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Dr. Albert Einstein visited Moji, Kitakyushu in 1922
2024/03/10
Japanese historyDr. Albert Einstein who awarded Nobel Prize in Physics stayed here. It was built by the Mitsui Co., Ltd in 1921 as a reception centre and to provide accommodation for VIP’s. It is now designated as an important cultural property. Albert Einstein (1879-1955), one of the world’s most famous theoretical physicists, stayed here during his visit to Japan with his wife in 1922, and his room is displayed exactly as it was at that time.
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Chiran, in Kagoshima-prefecture
2024/03/31
Hidden Gems in KyushuChiran is a small town in the middle of the Satsuma Peninsula in Kagoshima-prefecture. It is called a “small Kyoto” and has a preserved Samurai district including a collection of Samurai houses and gardens. Another interesting place to visit is the Chiran Peace Museum. Population : 13,000 people
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Nagasaki-cape flower garden
2024/03/27
Flower Garden, Staff BlogNagasaki-cape is located at the tip of the Kunisaki Peninsula. In the past, the vast terraced fields that spread out on the cape were used to grow tobacco, potatoes, and wheat. Currently here is used as a flower garden. From March to April, 20 million rape blossoms bloom on the cape, making it one of the largest in Kyushu. Summer in Nagasaki-cape comes with sunflowers. The full bloom period is August and September.
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Takachiho-no-Yokagura
2024/03/23
Japanese CultureTakachiho-no-Yokagura is a Shinto ritual which has been dedicated to Ujigami-sama (a local god) from November to February for each settlement since a long time ago. For the people who cannot enjoy Takachiho-no-Yokagura, leading 4 episodes are performed from 8pm to 9pm at Takachiho Shrine Kagura-den Hall throghout the year. First three episodes (The dance of Tajikarao, Uzume, Totori) are based on Iwato Mythology. The dance of Goshitai is a dance of a married couple (Izanagi and Izanami) living happily together. It expresses a prayer for a rich harvest, happily married, smooth delivery and pregnancy.
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Takachiho-no-Yokagura, in Takachiho, Miyazaki-prefecture
2024/03/23
Experiences, Staff BlogTakachiho-no-Yokagura is a Shinto ritual which has been dedicated to Ujigami-sama (a local god) from November to February for each settlement since a long time ago. For the people who cannot enjoy Takachiho-no-Yokagura, leading 4 episodes are performed from 8pm to 9pm at Takachiho Shrine Kagura-den Hall throghout the year. First three episodes (The dance of Tajikarao, Uzume, Totori) are based on Iwato Mythology. The dance of Goshitai is a dance of a married couple (Izanagi and Izanami) living happily together. It expresses a prayer for a rich harvest, happily married, smooth delivery and pregnancy.
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Restautants at JR Kokura station, in Kitakyushu
2024/03/23
Featured restaurantsEkikara 30 po Yokocho, is the restaurant floor at 1st floor of AMU Place, JR Kokura station. There are various type of Japanese style restaurant including Ramen restaurant. Lunch and dinner can be enjoyed.
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8-Day Kyushu Private Tour for Singaporean Travelers
2024/03/22
● What our Guests have to sayNumber of participant : 2 persons Schedule : March 15 to 22, 2024 Transportation : Private vehicle with English speaking driver What our Customer have to say Hello Hinami san Yes, we are enjoying the tour very much. Monden san is really nice and speaks very good English. We like his company, he is very thoughtful, considerate, careful, hardworking, knows a lot and has good experience. Thank you again for the selection.
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Amaterasu Railway, in Takachiho, Miyazaki-prefecture
2024/03/21
ExperiencesThe attraction uses the facilities of the discontinued Takachiho Railway. It takes 30 minutes to run the 5.1km course from Takachiho Station to Takachiho Railway Bridge. It seats 30 people and is pulled by two power vehicles, front and rear, each equipped with a 2500cc diesel engine. Tempered glass has been installed in the center of the floor of the passenger car, allowing you to enjoy the view of the railroad tracks passing by and the view directly below from the highest point (105m) of the Takachiho Railway Bridge.
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6-Day Kyushu Private Tour for Malaysian Travelers
2024/03/18
● What our Guests have to sayCountry of customer : Malaysia Number of participant : 18 persons Schedule : March 9 to 14, 2024 Transportation : Charterd bus English speaking guide What our Customer have to say Hi Kondo san, We have safely returned to Malaysia. The trip was a truly well-organized one, and the tour guide Mr Tsunoda is very helpful and he has made our trip ever more memorable. The bus driver Mr Hori was also very helpful and patient. He drives very safely and we are all very comfortable with his driving. Please extend our sincere appreciation to the both of them. Also we would like to thank you and Hinami san for all the support and organizing the trip. Please find attached some photos for remembrance. You are free to use them for any promotion material, if you like. Thanks and we will definitely be in touch again should we want to visit Kyushu again in the future.
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6 days Kyushu tour for Malaysian customer
2024/03/18
●Tailor-made tour resultsCountry of customer : Malaysia Number of participant : 18 persons Schedule : March 9 to 14, 2024 Where to visit ・Mar. 09 : Arrive at Fukuoka, stay in Dazaifu ・Mar. 10 : Exploring Aso, stay in Aso ・Mar. 11 : Exploring Takachiho, stay in Aso ・Mar. 12 : Exploring Yufuin and Beppu, stay in Beppu ・Mar. 13 : Exploring Yanagawa, stay in Fukuoka ・Mar. 14 : Shopping and Return to Malaysia Transportation : Charterd bus English speaking guide
