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May 10, 2025

AT#944 - Exploring the Kunisaki Peninsula with Walk Japan

1 hour 6 minutes

In this solo episode of Amateur Traveler, I share the story of my recent walking trip through the Kunisaki Peninsula and Yufuin in Kyushu, Japan, with Walk Japan. This immersive journey took me past massive stone Buddhas, forest trails, rural villages, sacred shrines, and into steamy onsens — all while uncovering centuries of Japanese history and culture.

Temples, Shrines, Onsens, and the Trails Between – Kunisaki & Yufuin Walk

Tour style: Small group, guided, culturally immersive walking tour with Walk Japan

Geology: The Volcanic Kunisaki Peninsula was formed by Mt. Futago; radial valleys and stable terrain

Historical sites: Usa Jingu Shrine, Kumano Magaibutsu, Fuki-ji Temple, Choan-ji

Daily hikes: 4–7 km per day through ridges, forests, rice terraces, and Buddhist cave carvings

Community engagement: Visit to Walk Japan’s rural revitalization project and local mushroom farm

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By Chris Christensen