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Yamada Weir
2023/09/17
Asakura Travel GuideOnly here in Japan, the stone-covered Weir constructed. Yamada weir is a construction for the irrigation system that water is supplied from Yamada weir in Chikugo through the canal to the Triple Water Wheel to ri …
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Toho Village
2023/09/17
Asakura Travel GuideHoshuyama district, a mountain area blessed with nature, Koisiwara district, pottery industry representative of Kyushu. Toho is a small village with a population of about 2,000 people in Fukuoka-prefecture, and is …
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Shirakabe-dori Avenue
2023/09/22
Ukiha Travel GuideTime-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago. The Avenue is located in Yoshii-machi, Ukiha-city. Shirakabe, literary meaning is white wall. The avenue of houses with white wall were constructed about 100 years ag …
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Akizuki
2023/09/17
Asakura Travel GuideAkizuki is a former Castle town located in northern part of Asakura. It is a famous spot for cherry blossom in spring and fall foliage in autumn. You can enjoy the harmony of countryside landscape a …
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Asakura Triple Water Wheel
2023/09/17
Asakura Travel GuideAsakura is the only area in Japan to use water wheels for irrigation. The irrigation system used the Triple Water Wheel was completed in 1760. The water is supplied from Yamada weir in Chikugo through the canal to …
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Miyazaki Shrine
2023/09/21
Miyazaki & Nichinan travel guideMiyazaki 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 …
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Sun Messe Nichinan
2023/09/21
Miyazaki & Nichinan travel guideJapan’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 …
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Obi Castle Ruin
2023/09/21
Miyazaki & Nichinan travel guideThe 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 …
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Horikiri Pass
2023/09/21
Miyazaki & Nichinan travel guideThe suggested sightseeing spot in Nichinan. Horikiri is located along Japan National Route 220, and the road going through the mountain pass involves an extremely sharp turn that you cannot see beyond before you g …
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Toi Cape
2023/09/21
Miyazaki & Nichinan travel guideWild horses are living here. Cape Toi, located in the south of Miyazaki Prefecture, is a cape at the east end of Shibushi Bay, which is in the southernmost part of the Nichinan kaigan Coast. Gentle hills extend, a …