Nature-blessed region at Ono River basin, the northern part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains Okubungo consists of Takada, Kuju, Kusu, Kokonoe, Bungo-ono and Ogata.   Takeda and Kuju    Oka Castle Ruin  Great Castle wall construction, a magnificent view from the top.  The Castle originally constructed in 1185, and had been enlarged multiple times and eventually covered a widespread area on the steep hills overlooking a river and all the surrounding countryside  up to the Kuju mountain range clearly visible in the distance.   Nagayu Onsen resort The hot spring is known as one of the world’s top carbonate spring.   Kuju A plateau resort area and is a part of Aso Kuju National Park.  The plateau of 600 to 1000 metre altitude, spreading at southern part of Kuju and Taisen mountains foot, and is located in between Aso and Takeda.   Kusu including Kokonoe   Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Japan and the 2nd longest in the World Splendid and beautiful view from the thrilling suspension bridge over the Naruko river valley.   Takara Hachiman Shrine Have you ever seen a wild white boar?  The wild white bore at the Shrine has function as both guardians and messengers for the deities at Shinto shrines. The white boars are thought to bring happiness. After visiting the shrine, you should ask the cute boars for some good-luck blessings.   Sujiyu Onsen Resort A …

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Itoshima is located next to Fukuoka-city, the north side is facing Genkai Sea and has intricate coastline created by dynamic wave. The plain and several low mountains between the coastline in the north and Seburu mountain range in the south create beautiful landscape. The main industries are fishery and agriculture, including rice, fruits and flowers. Sake rice is also cultivated and there are also Sake Breweries. You can enjoy various cuisines such as sea food dish, oyster Barbecue, Sushi as well as Ramen.     Where to visit   Sakurai Futamigaura A beautiful sunset scenic spot at Genkai Sea, the place is selected as Japan’s 100 scenic beauty sunset beach.  Located in Genkai Quasi-National Park. The married rock is connected by the large Shimenawa with 30 metre length and 1 ton weight. Male rock is 11.8 metre high and Female rock is 11.2 metre height.   Anego-hama beach One of the most beautiful beach in Itoshima. Anego no Hama Beach is a beach of “singing” sand that makes a squeaking sound when people walk on it. It is said that singing sand exists only on clean beaches, and that 90 such beaches used to exist in Japan.     Mataichino shio The salt making plant by the ancient production method. A salt and a magnesium chloride are produced with Genkai sea water.     Keya Cave cruise The most largest basalt cave in Japan …

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