Japan’s Modern Steel Works history started here. Yawata was a rural village with a small population of agriculture and fishing industry. And this place was decided in Parliament as the Japan’s Modern Steel Works c …

Yahata port…の続きを読む

  One of the largest Camphor tree in Japan. The tree is one of the largest in Japan and over 3,000 years old. Designated a natural monument of the city.   It is 30 m high, has a circumference of 20 m, and its b …

Great Camphor tree at Takeo Shrine…の続きを読む

  Beautiful Japanese Garden, located in the south-western foot of Mifuneyama.   Construction of the garden took about 3 years and completed in 1845, the area is about 5ha. The dynamic cliffs of Mifuneyama Mount …

Mifuneyama-rakuen Garden…の続きを読む

  The landmark of Takeo Onsen.  Romon Gate, which was designed by a renowned architect in the Meiji Era, Kingo Tatsuno, and is at the entrance of the Onsen area. The gate has become the symbol of Takeo Onsen.   …

Romon Gate…の続きを読む

  Miyazaki Shrine is the oldest and most important shrine in the city. Dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, the mythical first emperor of Japan, it is said to have been established over 2600 years ago.     The shri …

Miyazaki Shrine…の続きを読む

  Japan’s own replica of Moai Statues. Enjoy a breath taking panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, the Sun Messe Nichinan has replicas of the Moai statues from the Easter Island placed here and there in the are …

Sun Messe Nichinan…の続きを読む

  The moss-covered stone walls, broad stone steps in front of the Ote-mon main gate, moat ruin, and old samurai residences all bring back the past. The Matsuo-no-Maru residence and Ote-mon have been reconstructed us …

Obi Castle Ruin…の続きを読む

  The park is most famous for its Shiroyama Observatory with spectacular views over downtown Kagoshima, Kagoshima Bay and Sakurajima.     The night view is also nice, particularly if a clear sky and bright …

Shiroyama park…の続きを読む

  UNESCO World Heritage, Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution , Shoko Shuseikan Modern Industrial Complex The museum of the Classics located here exhibits a various of objects related to the Shimazu family a …

Shoko Shuseikan…の続きを読む

  Sengan-en is the most famous garden in Kagoshima-ken, made by Shimazu lord in the 19th century at the beautiful bay side Kinko bay. The garden contains many historic artifact that tell of its long history.   …

Sengan-en…の続きを読む