Kujukushima Islands, located at the westernmost tip of the Japanese mainland in Kyushu, Sasebo, Nagasaki-prefecture. There are a picturesque scenic spot consisting of a complex ria coastline and 208 large and small islands. There are only four inhabited islands: Kuroshima, Takashima, Maejima, and Todomari Island, and almost the entire area was designated as the Saikai National Park in 1955. There is Kujukushima Islands pleasure boat, departing from Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort.      

Kujukushima Islands Cruise…の続きを読む

  Established in 1790, Katsuya Shuzo is a historic brewery located in Munakata, home to a UNESCO World Heritage site. They are dedicated to traditional hand-crafting methods, producing refined sake that perfectly complements the fresh seafood of the Genkai Sea      

Katsuya Shuzo, in Munakata…の続きを読む

  The Park offers stunning seasonal displays of flowers set against beautiful mountain scenery. Over 3 million flowers in 500 different varieties from spring to late autumn. The park covers 49 acres of the beautiful Kuju plateau, the Kuju mountain range making a stunning alpine back drop and the sleeping Buddha of Mount Aso, a vista in the distance.    

Kuju Flower Park…の続きを読む

  The winery established in 2002, and is located in Kuju-kogen plateau. Kuju Winery brews and produces their own original brand of wine at its 5 hectare vineyard, the largest one in the country. Available at the on-site shop are their brand of wine bottles and the original frozen yogurt topped with Kuju wine “Kyoho Zero.”      

Kuju Winery…の続きを読む

  The number of Christians in Japan continued to increase, and reaching 300,000 in 1614. Fearing the ever-increasing number of Christian rebellions, Tokugawa Shogunate finally issued a ban on Christianity in Nagasaki in 1612, and two years later in 1614 throughout the country in Japan.     After that, the history of martyrdom began in various places. ・in 1617, 4 missionaries were martyred in Omura ・in 1622, Genna great martyrdom (55 Christians) at Nishizaka ・in 1622-24, Ikutsuki and Nakae-no-shima island martyrdom ・from 1627, Unzen jigoku martyrdom ・1633, Nakaura Julian martyred in Nishizaka ・in 1637, Shimabara Rebellion ・in 1644, Konishi Manjo martyrdom, Domestic priests become absent ・in 1657, Persecution of Christians in Omura ・in 1790, Persecution of Christians in Urakami ・in 1839, Persecution of Christians in Urakami ・in 1856, Persecution of Christians in Urakami      

Ban on Christianity…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.      Famous for fresh Squid, transparent in body and firm in texture. The squid has a sweetness that melt upon the tongue. In the finely crafted style of sashimi known as Ikezukuri, the flesh of still-living seafood is served.    

Yobuko fresh Squid, in Yobuko, Saga…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.     Saga beef is esteemed as one of the best Wagyu beef brands in Japan. The cattle used for our meats are fattened in adherence to the regulations of the Japan Agriculture Co-operative, and we use only Japanese black cattle registered with their cattle traceability system.      

Saga beef…の続きを読む

  Let’s meet wild Dolphins. Approximately 300 wild Dolphins live in the sea between the Shimabara Peninsula and Amakusa.           The dolphin watching cruises have become increasingly popular for all ages, especially because it is possible to see the dolphins so close that you could almost touch them.     Join one of the various tours departing from Kuchinotsu or Kazusa to watch playful dolphins frolicking in the sea.    

Dolphins watching cruise…の続きを読む

  The waterfall is located near the source of Katsuki River. It’s 30 meters high. It is known for clear water, and said to live Sansyouo. In front of the fall, a Banryu maple tree grows naturally that lives more than 300 years. In autumn, lots of visitors come to see autumn leaves at the pedestrian and the maple tree leaves.       In “Fureai no Sato”, there is a restaurant and souvenir shop. In summer, salt-grilled Yamame trout 500 Yen, local foods of Itoshima, and Nagashi Somen (Somen noodles flow down a bamboo flumes with running water) are provided. Good place to spend time with family and friends in mountain view.      

Shiraito waterfall…の続きを読む

  The Kitakyushu Manga Museum is located next to JR Kokura station. The museum is located on the 6th floor of Aru Aru City, a multi-floored shopping mall devoted to products and services for anime, manga, idol culture, and cosplay fans, a kind of Harajuku in miniature.     The permanent exhibition area on the 6th floor concentrates on manga writers and artists who have a connection with Kitakyushu; and while more than thirty are listed, the best known is Reiji Matsumoto, who is also the honorary director of the museum.     The rest of the Aru Aru City shopping mall is devoted to shops and services for Japan’s pop youth culture. There are lots of shops selling manga, anime DVDs, J-Pop CDs, computer games, trading cards, as well as related paraphernalia such posters and figurines. There are games arcades, an internet cafe, model car racetrack, a karaoke bar, and several cafes and bars serving alcohol, as well as a full maid cafe.     There are numerous establishments offering services for otaku, including a rehearsal space with a recording studio for budding musicians, an event space with a stage and lighting that can be rented, and a cosplay studio where cosplayers can be photographed professionally in a variety of settings.    

Manga Museum and Aru Aru City…の続きを読む