Ukiha blessed with nature where many orchards spread out at the foot of Mino mountain range. Yoshii, in the center of Chikugo flourished as a post town during the Edo period, and there a lot of Sake brewery which have established the Edo period. A fruits picking and Sake brewery visit can be enjoyed here.   Shirakabe-dori Avenue Time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago. Located in Yoshii-machi,  Shirakabe, literary meaning is white wall. The avenue of houses with  white wall were constructed about 100 years ago.  About 250 houses in the area has been designated as National important raditional buildings preservation district.   Authentic Japanese restaurant, Shirakabe The chef who makes that cuisines also has experienced the imperial family’s cook. The restaurant Shirakabe is in the former merchant’s building constructed in 1928. Japanese cuisines using best local ingredients that vary by season can be enjoyed.   Ukiha Inari Shrine Breath taking scenery harmonizes 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.   Shochu Brewery Let’s sample Chochu at Beniotome Shuzo. Shochu is a Japanese distilled beverage less than 45% alcohol by volume. The shochu of Beniotome Shuzo is distilled from Sesame. The brewery can be visited and there is a tasting corner,  Let’s sample Chochu.     Kora Taisha Shrine   The largest Shrine in Kyushu and the shrine is specified as Ichino-miya or the …

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