Tsuetate Onsen, Koinobori Festival | Hidden Japan Gem in Kyushu | 杖立温泉鯉のぼり祭り, 熊本, 九州

Today we are discovering a hidden gem in Kyushu, Japan - Tsuetate Onsen and the spring koinobori festival! For one month from early April to early May, over 3,000 colorful carp streamers are strung above the river at Tsuetate Onsen to celebrate Children’s Day. Tsuetate Onsen is located on the border of Oita and Kumamoto prefectures in the middle of Kyushu Island. The area is known for its high-quality hot springs and nostalgic ambiance. Transportation is limited for those without cars, but a bus route allows for relatively easy (though infrequent) travel from Fukuoka’s Hakata and Tenjin Bus Terminals. It's a beautiful and quaint area to visit where one can enjoy piping hot spring baths, steamed food stations, and more. For a detailed write-up of what to do in Tsuetate Onsen, check out here: https://www.marisaroundtheworld.com/c... ► SUBSCRIBE to not miss any new videos!    / @marisaroundtheworld   ► Website: https://www.marisaroundtheworld.com ► Instagram:   / marisaroundtheworld   ► Support: Lots of cafe drinks and passion goes into making these videos so if you'd like to support, you can buy me a matcha latte! https://buymeacoffee.com/Matw ► Join the Newsletter for Japan Updates: https://subscribepage.io/matw_newsletter 00:00 Intro 01:22 Arrival 02:03 Mushiba Steamer 06:50 Lunch 07:50 Foot Bath 11:50 Momiji Bridge 13:34 Sedoya Alleys 15:02 Ryokan 16:40 Tsuetate Kotai Shrine 19:41 Housaku Market 22:24 Kissho no Yu 25:25 Dinner 25:50 Morning 27:35 Food Stalls 27:56 Puku Puku Cafe 28:47 Tea Egg ------------------------------------------------------------------ Featured Gear (I may receive a commission if you purchase through my links at no extra cost to you.) ► Main Camera - https://amzn.to/3ZJ2iqE ► Action Camera - https://amzn.to/3ROaap6 ► Wireless Mic- https://amzn.to/3DEKC8V ► Compact Tripod - https://amzn.to/3tiNIdw #tsuettateonsen #onsen #koinobori #carpstreamer #kumamoto #kyushu #visitkyushu #onsenvillage #鯉のぼり祭り #杖立温泉 #travelvideo #travelvlog #japanvlog