Kyushu, Japan’s third-largest and southernmost island, is a cultural collection of natural beauty, historic charm, spiritual connections, world-renowned sake breweries, and much more. The island’s seven prefectures, while unique in their destinations and offerings, are connected by an ever-present air of enchantment. Cultural (Photo: Benjamin Beech) One of the most sacred locations on the island is the small town of Takachiho, Miyazaki, which is considered to be the birthplace of Japan.