Yabakei Region is a part of Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National  Park located in Nakatsu-city, Oita-prefecture. A grand gorge created through a lava plateau of the largest  scale in Japan by the flow of Yamakuni-gawa River.  Extending 36 km east and west and 32 km north and south,  this huge gorge full of strange-shape rocks and stones is a  spectacular sight.       　 About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語

Yabakei…の続きを読む

Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum near Kokura castle is a facility dedicated to the memory of one of the great writers in modern Japan, Seicho Matsumoto, who is a native of Kitakyushu.   Directions 　・A 10 minute walk from JR Kokura Station 　・A 5 minute walk from JR Nishi Kokura Station 　 About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語

Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum…の続きを読む

Fukuoka Akarenga Cultural Center was built as an insurance company  office in 1909. 　　 The building is designated as a nationally important cultural property. The chic British-style building was designed by renowned architect  Kingo Tatsuno. About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語

Fukuoka Akarenga Cultural Center…の続きを読む

Akiyoshidai is one of the largest limestone caves in the world, located  approximately 100 meters beneath the Akiyoshidai limestone plateau in the western  part of Yamaguchi Prefecture.     One kilometer of this 10 kilometers long limestone cave is open to the public as a  sightseeing course. This cave is characterized by rows of intricately shaped cave form formations including the  15-meter-high Koganebashira, or “Golden Column” and Hyakumenzara, or “One Hundred  Plates”. The temperature inside the cave remains constant throughout the year at around 17  degree Celsius. About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語

Akiyoshidai…の続きを読む

Kintaikyo Bridge, located in Iwakuni-city, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is a series of five-arched wooden bridge on four stone piers that extends across the lower Nishiki River.     This unique bridge, which is 193.3 meters long and five meters wide, has an  elaborate wooden framework made of winding wires and clamps, and is counted  as one of the three most famous bridge in Japan. It has gone through three reconstructions since it was originally built in 1673  by third load of Iwakuni domain, Kikkawa Hiroyoshi. About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語

Kintaikyou Bridge…の続きを読む

Arita porcelain called Arita-yaki is 400-year old porcelain from Arita in  Saga Prefecture. The piece have bright, elegant pictures drawn in transparent while  porcelain. In the early 17th century, a group led by the Korean potter Yi Sam-pyeong  discovered a pottery stone in the Izumi Mountain of Arita. He was the first  to make porcelain in Japan.      In those days, it was shipped from Imari Port, and do Arita-yaki is sometimes  called Imari. Arita-yaki was exported to Europe in the later half of the century, and it, along  with Chinese porcelain, greatly influenced European pottery. The unique Arita-yaki red, green and yellow pattern called Kakiemon style was  loved by Europe’s aristocrats. Every year during Golden Week in spring, the Arita Ceramic Bazaar is held  in Arita. Over 500 shops set up business and over a million people come from around  the country. You’ll find all kinds of pottery, from daily items costing less than  100yen to masterpieces costing millions of yen.   About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語

Arita porcelain…の続きを読む

At this place in August 1864, the combined fleet of America, Britain, France and  Holland attacked and defeated the Choshu-han Clan, which governed this  region of Japan.    This event was a turning point in Japanese history toward the Meiji Restoration and modern Japan today. This cannons are replica of the one used by the Choshu-han during the battle.   About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語

Toward the Meiji Restoration…の続きを読む

Manzamo, one of the most exciting scenic spot  Located on the west coast of Okinawa Island, is a scenic spot famous for its breathtaking view from the top of precipitous cliff about 20 meters high. 　　 Referred to as the " Elephant’s Nose" , it is a broad, flat land of raised coral reef covered with natural green grasses. Located in Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park, this expanse of lush vegetation is designated as a Natural Monument of Okinawa Prefecture. About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語

Okinawa / Manzamo…の続きを読む

Shuri Castle known as " Gusuku", which is unique in Okinawa. Built on the upland 120 meters above sea level, this world heritage-listed  castle overlooks Naha City, the capital of the Okinawa prefecture. 　　 This architectural wonder was profoundly influenced by the architectural  style of Japan and China. The pattern of dragons and vermilion lacquer coating reflect the Chinese  influence, whereas the structural from of the roof indicates the Japanese  influence. The castle is magnificently illuminated from sunset to midnight. About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語

Shuri Castle…の続きを読む