The Shrine dedicated to the deity of learning, many Japanese visit the Shrine to pass the examination successfully. Built on the site of grave of Sugawara Michizane, who is deified as the Deity of scholarship. The shrine is the headquarter shrine of 12,000 Tenmangu shrines in Japan.    The prescient contain two ponds, an arched bridge, treasure house, and the cypress-bark-roof main hall which was constructed in 1591 and registered as important Cultural Property. Standing to the right side of main hall in a sacred plum tree known as the “flying plum” , which has been worshipped as the symbol of the shrine. Within the Shrine nature precinct are many plum trees, camphor tree, and irises, which provide nature beauty in every season of year.     Kyokusui-no-en Tenmangu’s history is recalled by events such as the New Years Exorcism, Fire Festival (Oni-sube),  Kyokusui-no-en that means Spring Water Poetry Festival, and Jinko-shiki (Annual God-Procession Festival) which takes place in the Autumn.      

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine…の続きを読む

                              Dr. Albert Einstein who awarded Nobel Prize in Physics stayed here. It was built by the Mitsui Co., Ltd in 1921 as a reception centre and to provide accommodation for VIP’s.  It is now designated as an important cultural property.     Albert Einstein (1879-1955), one of the world’s most famous theoretical physicists, stayed here during his visit to Japan with his wife in 1922, and his room is displayed exactly as it was at that time.     Japanese Restaurant The restaurant is located on the 1st floor.    

Mitsui Club…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.                                           At the bottom of the steps leading down from the front of the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum The Monument of a Child Praying for Peace depicting a girl wearing a kimono and holding a folded paper crane.  At that time of the atomic bombing there were several schools in the Ground Zero area and some 10,000 school children are through to have perished in the bombing.   On the 20th anniversary of the atomic bombing, donations were collected widely from children who express their wish for peace, and this statue was unveiled on August 9, 1967 and remains to this day as a symbol the aspiration for eternal peace.      

Monument of the Child Praying for Peace…の続きを読む

  The first-class civil construction heritage, the triggered the registration of World Cultural  Heritage of Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution  The Kawachi Reservoir was constructed for the industrial water supply to Yawata Steel Works. The dam was constructed at the Okura River and upper stream of the dam was expanded and making the 7milion cubic metre reservoir.     Specification of the dam   ・completion year : 1927 ・height : 43.1 metre  ・Width : 189 metre ・Water storage capacity : 7,000,000 cubic metre ・Owner : NIPPON STEEL      In the construction of the dam, the unprecedented design in the world has been applied in order to harmonize with nature and to save the construction cost. The stones come out from the mountain when the river was expanded have been utilized for construction of the dam.     All stones are cut into sizes and shapes by the stone technicians  according to the place of use.  The large size stone were used at the main construction of the dam and the small size stones  were used for other places as per size and shape. Construction was started in 1919 and was  completed in1927 by 900 thousand total number of workers.     Minami Kawachi-bashi bridge The only remaining lenticular truss bridge in Japan  ( lens type truss bridge), located at the south side of Kawachi Reservoir and it was designed by Hisanori Numata.  This shape and color really harmonize with nature and become a symbol of …

Kawachi Reservoir…の続きを読む

  Have you tried Foot bath before? Foot bath is called Ashiyu in Japanese and is a public bath in which people can bath their feet. Ashiyu in Beppu set up at Kannawa Onsen near the Hell tour spots.     You can easily enjoy it without having to remove all your clothing, only the feet and leg up to the knee are immersed. The Foot bath can still warm the entire body because of the large veins that run through the leg.    

Foot bath…の続きを読む

  Birth place of Steel Making Industry in Japan. Located at the food of Mt. Sarakura and  facing to Dokai Bay, which is used as a shipping port for the steel industry.  The area has  various Industrial Heritages and Museums.   Higashida No.1 Blast Furnace Only the Blast  Furnace in the world which preserved as it was. The birth place where  Japan’s steel industry began in 1901. It contributed greatly to the development of the Japanese steel industry and was used until 1972, and has been preserved just as it was.     First Head Office of the Steel Works  / UNESCO World Heritage Built in 1899, ahead of production facilities. It is an architectural fusion of Japanese and European design, a two story red brick building with bilateral symmetry and a central dome set in a Japanese tile roof.     Mount Sarakura Kitakyushu is the dynamic city where one million people are living and working, is creating the beautiful Night view which you have never seen before. The night view from the mount Sarakura is chosen the three major Night View in Japan. The area of Night view is the largest in the World ; about 40km east to west and 10km south to north and also the number of lighting to create the night view is the largest in the World.      Yahata port Japan’s Modern Steel Works history …

Higashida…の続きを読む

  Moji is the beautiful port town and facing to Kanmon Strait where one of the most beautiful Strait in the World. On the other side of the Kanmon Strait is Shimonoseki. Moji Port designated as a Japan’s special trading port in 1889. The area has contributed modernization of Japan as as a trading port. There are many kind of unique designed building constructed which are harmonized with European and Japanese culture. Shopping, eating of local specialities and sightseeing can be enjoyed.     Where to explore     Mitsui Club It was built by the Mitsui Co., Ltd in 1921 as a reception centre and to provide accommodation for VIP’s.   Albert Einstein (1879-1955), one of the world’s most famous theoretical physicists, stayed here during his visit to Japan with his wife in 1922.  What Dr. Einstein acclaimed Moji. Dr. Albert Einstein awarded Nobel Prize in Physic visited Moji in 1922, and he acclaimed that everything could see were ARTS.   Kaikyo Plaza The shopping area in the Mojiko Retro district located by the sea. “Full of a romance market which stir up forgetting contentment” is the direct translation of the concept Kaikyo Plaza is based on.  The area has a very romantic ambience and evokes feeling of nostalgia and contentment that will  never be forgotten.    Mojiko Station It is the only Station building that is designated as an Important National Cultural Property  together with Tokyo Station. Mojiko Station …

Mojiko Retro…の続きを読む

  One of the three largest karst plateau in Japan along with the Akiyoshi-dai Plateau and the  Shikoku Karst. It is located in south-eastern part of Kitakyushu-city.  At altitudes between  400 and 600 meters above sea level and stretching 6 km from north to south and 2 km from east to west.     Yougunbaru, which was so names because of the limestone which stands in row like a flock of sheep in a vast meadow, dolines (conical hollows) and limestone caves create distinctive scenery. The Plateau offers a different views in each of the four seasons, resembling a burnt  field in the spring, appearing fresh and green in the early summer, and similar to a dry plain in the fall.      Hiraodai Countryside Park There is 22ha of lawn square with observation platform, and a wild grass garden. There is also a plateau fruit tree garden. Moreover, the visitor can enjoy the experience of doing activities such as making buckwheat noodle (soba), ceramics, art flower, and woodwork.​     Limestone Caves   There are three limestone Caves in Hiraodai Karst and each cave has different unique features.    Senbutsu limestone Cave The largest limestone caves in Hiraodai Karst Plateau extending about 900 m while meandering toward the northeast. The shape of the cave is narrow, narrow ceiling ravine with a maximum width of 10 m and a maximum ceiling height of 15 m. ​   Mejiro limestone Cave It is the longest …

Hiraodai Karst Plateau & Caves…の続きを読む

  Yanagawa is a beautiful canal town where you can enjoy a scenic boat cruise and savor local delicacies. Dazaifu is a must-visit destination in Fukuoka Prefecture, boasting 1,300 years of history. Its primary highlight is the historic Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.   Price: From JPY 24,000 per person (Min. 6 guests) Inclusions: Custom itinerary, private vehicle & English-speaking driver Exclusions: Accommodations, meals, entrance fees     9:00 The tour will commence at the designated location in Fukuoka Drive to Yanagawa Yanagawa is a former castle town and beautiful canal town Canal boat cruise Lunch : to be selected Eel Cuisine or Sea food Cuisine    Drive to Dazaifu Site of Dazaifu Government Office Shrine approach path Visit Dazaifu tenmangu shrine  Drive to Fukuoka 17:00 Arrive at the designated place in Fukuoka; tour concludes    

Yanagawa & Dazaifu One-Day Tour…の続きを読む

  Explore the traditional areas of Fukuoka. First, travel through Hakata Old Town, which served as Japan’s initial gateway and prospered as the largest trading port in medieval Japan.   Price: From JPY 24,000 per person (Min. 6 guests) Inclusions: Custom itinerary, private vehicle & English-speaking driver Exclusions: Accommodations, meals, entrance fees   Itinerary   9:00 The tour will commence at the designated location in Fukuoka Exploring Hakata Old Town  Discover the origins of Hakata in this charming area where history, tradition,  and culture  from the medieval trade port era still remain　 ・Tochoji Temple   　One of the largest wooden seated statues in Japan ・Hakata Machiya Furusatokan  　The Living Museum of Hakata’s History and Heart ・Kushida Shrine  　Experience the Soul of Fukuoka at Kushida Shrine Lunch: Hakata Ramen, a must-try local specialty for lunch in Fukuoka ・Seaside Momochi 　Fukuoka’s Most Photogenic Waterfront ・Fukuoka tower  　The Best View of Fukuoka Starts Here ・Fukuoka Castle Ruins 　Where Samurai History Meets Seasonal Beauty 16:00 Arrive at the designated place in Fukuoka; tour concludes  

Fukuoka City One-Day Excursion…の続きを読む