The oldest stone arch bridge in Japan. Meganebashi or Spectacles Bridge, over the Nakashima River was built in Nagasaki in 1634 by the Chinese monk Mokusunyoujo who is a second generation of Chinese monks living a …

Megane-bashi bridge…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

  Enjoy Somen noodle nagashi.  The unique Somen noodle nagashi in Tosenkyo ravine in Kaimon open throughout the year serving cold Somen noodle that swim in the revolving container.           Tosenkyo Entrance   …

Somen noodle nagashi…の続きを読む

  Enjoy tasting Shochu at the most famous Shochu brewery in Kagoshima. Meiji-gura is Satsuma Shuzo’s Shochu factory and museum. Satsuma Shuzo is producing traditional handmade Shochu “Tezukuri Meijigura& …

Meiji-gura…の続きを読む

  Those Samurai Houses were built about 250 years ago. Their gardens are beautiful designed, with Mt. Hahaga-dake as the background.     Other natural elements are also incorporated, making the whole area …

Chiran Samurai Residence…の続きを読む