Jizo is a statue of Buddhist saint, the Bodhisattva generally  standing by the country roadside.  　 Jizo is considered as guardian deities of children who can  protect children from demons of hell. Most jizo shave their heads and often wear red apron. 地蔵は田舎の道路わきに立っている仏教の菩薩の石像で、 子供を地獄の鬼から守る守護神と信じられています。 地蔵はたいてい頭髪をそり落とし、赤いエプロンをしていすのが多いです。 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

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Japan is a destination like no other and has fascinating and unique culture. Onsen Resort (温泉）  There are many volcanoes around Japan especially Kyushu  region, and therefore many Onsen resorts have been made. Each Onsen is said to have its own healing property. Onsen resorts or hotels either use water from an actual spring  or they boil mineral water. Foot bath in Beppu (足湯） Foot bath is called Ashiyu in Japanese and is a public bath  in which people can bath their feet. Ashiyu in Beppu set up  at Kannawa Onsen. You can easily enjoy it without having  to remove all your clothing, only the feet and leg up to the knee are immersed.  Japanese castle (日本の城）  Castle is called Shiro in Japanese and were originally military fortifications designed to keep the enemy out. In the Sengoku (civil war) period from 15th to 16th century,  territorial warlords competed in building castles in  mountainous areas across the country. more … Japanese religion (日本の宗教）  Why is Japanese religious orientation eclectic? Japanese indigenous religion, Shinto, has no founder or written doctrine and places a great emphasis on ancestor and nature  worship.  more…  Torii (鳥居）  Torii is a gate-like structure placed at key point in the path  leading to the Shinto shrine. It is very unique for the vermilion torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine to stand in the sea. Inari Shrine  The shrine is dedicated to Inari, the god of …

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