Soaring 1375 metres into the sky, Mount Tsurumi is a breath taking mountain overlooking Beppu that offers some decent hiking, rare flora and outstanding vistas.  Visitors can take a ropeway 800 metres up and revel in being surrounded by acres of rolling greenery. On clear days, you can see as far as the Kuju Mountains, a famous mountain range that runs between Oita and Kumamoto-prefectures.      

Mount Tsurumi…の続きを読む

    We are a travel agency in Fukuoka specializing in Kyushu, Japan. This information is provided by Japan KYUSHU Tourist to support your journey.                                                Kitakyushu is the city of leading Global Environment Kitakyushu-city has the long history of Environmental improvement since the pollution problem experienced in 1960′.  Now Kitakyushu-city is leading World environment as the Environmental Future City selected by Japanese Government and also designated as the first ‘ Model City for Green Growth ‘ in Asia by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2011.     The history of Environmental improvement   The History has commenced in 1901. The city once experienced the worst air pollution in Japan and saw Dokai Bay turned into a “sea of death.” But it regained blue skies after overcoming its pollution problem by the efforts of city, companies as well as the women’s association. Kitakyushu City, once known as a “town of pollution,” now plays the role of the driving force in creating a recycling-oriented society in Japan making use of the experience and know-how it accumulated in the process of overcoming its pollution in order to provide international cooperation.   The city grew as an industrial city after the establishment of Yawata Steel Works in 1901.  It led Japan during the period of …

Environmental Future city Kitakyushu…の続きを読む

  A beautiful highland onsen resort situated within Unzen-Amakusa National Park— the first area in Japan to be designated as a national park. Whether you are taking in the stunning panoramic views from peaks like Nita-toge Pass or looking up at the volcanic majesty of Mount Fugen, the spectacular scenery will leave you in awe. As each season brings a vivid transformation to the landscape, you’ll find yourself wanting to return again and again to experience its rich variations. There are 17 Hotels and Japanese style inns around Unzen Jigoku. From every hotel,   beautiful scenery which changes by season can be enjoyed.     Experience a sublime ‘Caldera Feast’ in Unzen, where the bounty of the mountain meets two seas. Savor melt-in-your-mouth Unzen Beef alongside exceptionally fresh Shimabara seafood and vibrant volcanic vegetables. Every bite offers an authentic connection to the fertile Shimabara Peninsula and its pristine spring waters.       Characteristics of hot spring The hot springs of Unzen is characterized by its sulfurous hot water with high acidity  (pH: 2.0 – 2.2), which is uniquely high comparing to hot springs in Europe where the hot springs treatment is actively  performed. The temperature of the hot springs of Unzen is as hot as around 90 Degree Celsius. Unzen hot springs is known by its component of hot water such as “acid hydrogen sulfide springs”, “aluminiferous springs including hydrogen sulfide” …

Unzen Onsen Resort…の続きを読む

  Let’s enjoy harvesting Fruits. In the harvest time, the northern Kyushu boasts many area with beautiful fruit orchards. Fukuoka is one of the leading fruit-producing prefecture in all Japan.  The fruit production in Fukuoka is primarily concentrated in the southern Chikugo region such as Ukiha, Asakura and Tanushimaru.     Strawberry : December through May, in Ukiha and Yame     Grape : August to beginning of October, in Ukiha and Tanushimaru      Persimmon : Middle of October to beginning of December, in Asakura, Ukiha and Tanushimaru      Apple : August to December, in Asakura and Kama      Kabosu, September to October in Bungo-ono, Oita-prefecture        

Fruits harvest experience…の続きを読む