Mount Satakura is a part of Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park and is located in Yahata-higashi. The height of the mountain is 633 metre from the sea level. The 8 courses have developed from Mount Sarakura Cable Car Station to the summit of the mountain. It takes about 120 minutes and form Cable Car Station to the top of the mountain. Spectacular view from  the summit of mount Sarakura can be enjoyed.

Trekking in Mount Sarakura…の続きを読む

  Hiraodai Karst Plateau is also part of Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park along with Mount Sarakura and one of the three largest karst plateau in Japan along with the Akiyoshi-dai Plateau and the  Shikoku Karst.  It is located in southeastern part of Kitakyushu-city. At altitudes between 400 and 600 meters above sea level and stretching 6 km from north to south and 2 km from east to west.   There are a lot of hiking courses you can enjoy, and best season are spring and autumn. 

Trekking in Hiraodai Karst Plateau…の続きを読む

  Kumamoto is the 3rd largest city in Kyushu located almost in the center of Kyushu, with Aso region on the east side and the Ariake Sea on the west side. There is one of the Japan’s three great castles, Kumamoto Castle. Shimotori shopping street is one of the largest shopping arcades in Japan where you can enjoy shopping and local cuisines. Population : 740,000 people, Population density : 1,900 people / km2

Kumamoto, in Kumamoto-prefecture…の続きを読む