Kyushu Trip Fall 8/30/2026: Key Updates on Shinkansen, Mount Aso, and Kumamoto Castle

We talk about the major changes for Kyushu travel this fall, including the Shinkansen reopening between Kumamoto and Shin Minamata on September 18th, Mount Aso’s crater closure due to volcanic alert level three, and the need for advanced tickets to Kumamoto Castle. We also note that other areas like Fukuoka, Oita, and Beppu are operating normally.

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