The Fukuyama area along Kinko Bay is home to the famous Japanese black vinegar. Over here, one can tour the old-fashioned Tshubobatake which literally means a field of vinegar jars, witness the traditional manufac …

Black Vinegar factory in Kirishima…の続きを読む

  It is the only wetland in Fukuoka-prefecture. Located 600 meters west from Seiryu Cave and 2,500 m east from Hiraodai Nature Observation Center. The wetland is an important part of Hiraodai Karst landform, offerin …

Hirotani Wetland…の続きを読む

  The cave is called footfall of dinosaurs.  It is the very rare cave in Japan; the entrance is vertical pit with 25 meter, when getting down to the bottom, you follow the underground horizontal cave and you can see …

Ojika Limestone Cave…の続きを読む

  It is the longest cave in Hiraodai Karst, over 2 km in length. The highlight of this cave is the monolithic ceiling which is a very unique structure as a limestone caves.        

Mejiro Limestone Cave…の続きを読む

  The largest limestone caves in Hiraodai Karst Plateau, extending about 900 m while meandering toward the northeast. Senbutsu Literally means 1,000 Buddha Cave and  the shape of the cave is narrow.  The narrow ceil …

Senbutsu Limestone Cave…の続きを読む

                   Hidden Christian site is registered on UNESCO’s World Heritage. Japanese Christianity has a unique history of continuing faith while coexisting with Japanese traditional religion Shinto and General soc …

Christian Pilgrimage sites in Nagasaki R…の続きを読む

  Those Samurai Houses were built about 250 years ago. Their gardens are beautiful designed, with Mt. Hahaga-dake as the background.     Other natural elements are also incorporated, making the whole area …

Chiran Samurai Residence…の続きを読む

  Nishi-Oyama Station is the southernmost railway station in Japan operated by JR, boasts a breath taking view of Kaimon-dake volcano to the front.     The post box standing in front of the station is pain …

Nishi-Oyama Station…の続きを読む

  UNESCO World Heritage, Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution , Shoko Shuseikan Modern Industrial Complex The museum of the Classics located here exhibits a various of objects related to the Shimazu family a …

Shoko Shuseikan…の続きを読む

  Sakura-jima Ferry connects Kagoshima-city and Sakura-jima Island in 15 minutes and  is operated for 24 hours.           Kagoshima port         To Sakura-jima Island        Sakura-jima Port   ・Fare for an …

Sakura-jima Ferry…の続きを読む