Shimizu (9 hours)
When in Shimizu you must see... the Serizawa Keisuke Art Museum
http://www.seribi.jp/

Shingu (10 hours)
When in Shingu you must see... Nachi waterfall, the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route and shrines
http://www.kumano-travel.com/img/con...5_724_main.jpg

Kagoshima (10 hours)
When in Kagoshima you must eat ... Kibinago sashimi with miso yuzu sauce
http://kyoudo-ryouri.com/en/food/3324.html

Fukuoka (9 hours)
When in Fukuoka you must spend an evening ... at the yatai stalls (location varies depending on the day of the week)
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4803.html

Kochi (only 5 hours there)
When in Kochi you must avoid ... my ex-girlfriend
You really have no idea how good this advice is.