Breath taking scenery in harmony with the Shrine.  Ukiha Inari Shrine, located at foot of Mino mountain range, 130 m height from sea level. The 90 vermilion coloured Torii Gates stand on the 300 steps stairs is introduced you from bottom area to the Shrine main building. From the Shrine compound, a breath taking panoramic view of Chikugo plain in harmony with Torii Gate can be enjoyed.

Ukiha Inari Shrine, Fukuoka-prefecture…の続きを読む

  One of the most famous temple in Fukuoka prefecture known for being a great place for cherry blossom viewing in the spring, and many people visit in the autumn to see the fall foliage. The temple was founded in 725, Nara period by Seiga, who come from India as a priest during the period. There is an Important Cultural Property which is the 4.8 meter wooden  Avalokitesvara statue in the main hall.  The main hall was founded by Kuroda Tsugutaka who was the 6th feudal lord of Kuroda clan in Fukuoka. 400 years of age big maple tree, which has been designated as natural monument of Fukuoka prefecture, has been said to be planted by him.

Raizan Sennyo-ji temple, Itoshima, Fukuo…の続きを読む

  Karatsu and Yobuko, located on the Higashi Matsuura Peninsula in the north-western part of Saga-prefecture, have been prosperous from ancient times as an important point for trade with Mainland China. Karatsu is a part of Genkai Quasi-National Park, and has many scenic spots. Yobuko is a town of Fishing industry, famous for Squid and Morning Market called Asaichi. Yobuko is located northern tip of Saga-prefecture and is facing to Genkai-nada Sea. A lot of places were as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.

Karatsu & Yobuko, in Saga-prefecture…の続きを読む