Mount Unzen

I Spent 3 Days Biking Around Kyushu, Japan — Here’s Why It Was an Incredible Way to See the Island

"A resort area perched on the slopes of overlapping volcanic peaks, centered on onsen hot springs and dramatic volcanic scenery. The surrounding hills offer invigorating biking with frequent sea views, and visitors often end active days by soaking in thermal waters beneath starry skies after meals of fresh sushi and local Wagyu steak." - Rosecrans Baldwin Rosecrans Baldwin Rosecrans Baldwin is a Los Angeles Times best-selling author and essayist. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, Slate, Salon, GQ, and The Morning News, among other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines