Top Active Leisure & Sport Spots in Kyushu

Definitely rent the gear on site instead of bringing your own. I thought I’d save money bringing my own, but their rentals are solid and honestly a better price - plus, you avoid extra baggage fees.

Don’t be afraid to ask the staff for tips on the best spots to hide during the game. They were really helpful and pointed out some cool strategies that made my experience way better!

I suggest arriving around 11:00 AM. It gets super crowded later, and trust me, nobody wants to wait in line with all that gear

I recommend getting there around 4 PM if you want to avoid the crazy crowds and grab some good snacks before the game... The food is pretty good, but lines can be long right before the start!

Don’t forget to bring some cash! A lot of the local shops and even some trailheads prefer cash over cards. I made this mistake and had to skip out on some awesome snacks!

I recommend grabbin' a bus pass when you land in Yakushima. It saves you a ton versus single fares, plus the routes hit all the cool spots. I spent too much on individual tickets, learned the hard way!

I recommend booking your session in advance especially on weekends. It can get super busy and you don’t want to waste time waiting around. I did and it made everything smoother.

My advice is to wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. The terrain can be muddy after it rains, and it adds to the fun, but you don’t want to ruin your nice shoes!

My advice is to check the game schedule ahead of time and consider going on a weeknight. It’s less crowded and you might find cheaper tickets, plus you can really soak in the atmosphere without the madness