One of the three largest Karst Plateau in Japan. It is located in southeastern part of Kitakyushu-city. Now, waiting for Spring after the field burning.   March 23, 2025

Hiraodai Karst Plateau…の続きを読む

  Hakata temple & shrine town trail, in Fukuoka-prefecture   Hakata temple and shrine town is located within walking distance of JR ]Hakata Station and there are many Temples and Shrines where you can feel and soak up the ambience of true traditional Japanese culture. The history of Hakata temple and shrine town started with the dispatch of Japanese cultural and political missions to China in the 7th century. Afterwards the area prospered as the hub of Hakata, which at the time was the largest port trading city in Japan. There are many valuable artefacts and monuments here, including Tochoji temple, Kushida Shrine, Jotenji temple, Shofukuji temple as well as Engakuji temple. It is also surprising that Hakata has little recognition for being the origin of many culinary staples such as Udon and Soba noodles, Manju (steamed bun), Uiro (steamed cake made of rice flour), and traditional beverages like Japanese green tea. This important historical area is also the location of Japan’s first Zen-temple and Shingon-temple.             Maple Yaba Cycling Road, in Nakatsu, Oita-prefecture   Maple Yaba Cycling Road is a bicycle path that uses the abandoned Yabakei Railway line and was established in 1982. As it uses the old railway line, the gradient is gentle and it is a recommended cycling course for beginners. You can enjoy …

Trail, Trekking and Cycling…の続きを読む

  Saga is located in the Saga Plain where is spreading from the foot of Mt. Seburi. And southern part of Saga is facing to Ariake Bay. There is the Yoshinogari Remains where rice cultivation first began in Japan 2400 years ago. And the place made a great contribution to the Japanese Industrial Revolution as the starting place of industrialization.     Saga Castle History Museum Japan’s Industrial Modernization activity was started here in Saga.  The largest restored wooden building in Japan at 2,500m2, the museum offers the unparalleled chance to experience a Japanese castle from more than 175 years ago.   Saga Shrine The shrine is designated as the special government shrine.  The shrine dedicated to Naomasa Nabeshima, who oversaw the manufacture of Japan’s first modern Cannon.   Mietsu Naval Dock   UNESCO World Heritage UNESCO World Heritage, Site of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution.  Before Meiji Restoration, the Mietsu Naval Dock served as a venue for naval drilling and maintenance of Western-style ship, as the naval base of Saga Clan. Japan’s first practical steam ship, the Ryofu-maru was constructed there in 1865.   Tsukiji Reflectance Furnace This is the Japan’s first constructed Reflectance Furnace and it was used for Japan’s first Cannon manufacturing. The reflectance furnace was greatly contributed for initial stage of Japan’s Industrial  Modernization.   Yoshinogari Remains The largest archeological remains in Japan. Lie on the spacious hilly area in the north-eastern part of Saga. …

Saga travel guide…の続きを読む