Japan West & Kyushu Travel Map | 1:550k Scale

The Japan West & Kyushu Travel Map is a high-precision, field-tested cartographic guide engineered for independent travelers, rail enthusiasts, and road-trippers exploring the cultural and natural wonders of Western Japan. Published at a detailed 1:550,000 scale, this double-sided folded travel map combines comprehensive transportation networks with rich tourist information to make navigating Chugoku, Kansai, and the entire island of Kyushu simple and reliable.

Detailed Regional & Transport Coverage:

• Comprehensive Western Japan Mapping: Captures the full expanse of Western Japan, covering key destinations across Kyushu (Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Beppu) and Western Honshu (Hiroshima, Miyajima, Okayama, Osaka, and Kyoto).

• Rail & Transit Networks: Highlights high-speed Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen (Bullet Train) corridors, JR rail lines, private feeder railways, passenger ferry connections, and regional airport hubs for seamless itinerary planning.

• Road & Expressway Corridors: Features primary expressways, toll highways, scenic coastal routes, and mountain pass drives for travelers exploring by rental car.

• Cultural & Natural Landmarks: Clearly pinpoints UNESCO World Heritage sites, historic castles, volcanic peaks (Mount Aso, Sakurajima), famous onsen hot spring towns, national parks, and ancient shrines.

Durable Field-Ready Format:

This map is designed to withstand frequent folding, humid climates, and daily outdoor use. Its convenient folded format opens quickly for macro-route planning and folds down neatly into a daypack, jacket pocket, or glovebox.

Whether you are hopping bullet trains along the Sanyo line, exploring thermal hot springs in Kyushu, or driving through historic coastal villages, the Japan West & Kyushu Travel Map is an essential offline reference for your journey.