Spectacle art collection of exposed Rocks created by raging wave. Hyuga is a bay city, facing the Hyuga nada Sea. The whole area along Cape Hyuga- misaki with its many exposed rocks is designated as the Nippo-Kaigan Quasi-National Park.  Umagase at the top of Cape Hyuga-misaki is a precipitous cliff of pillar-like rock, towering as high as 70m.     Cruz Sea Your dream come true here. The Cruz Sea is an area of ocean that appears to have a cross in it when viewed from an observatory.  This cape is known as a ria coast; the “cross shape” was created by the narrow terrain here being eroded by rivers, resulting in a cross-shaped sea route.   Umagase Exciting scenery created by raging wave of Hyuga Sea. The coastline here is a ria coastline, marked by intricate waterways sandwiched between cliffs. The cliffs here are 70m high and the waves’ splashing against them is an enchanting sight.   Mimitsu Let’s meet the old days of Japan.  The area in the city is designated a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic  buildings, and there remain much of the atmosphere of the 19th  century, including buildings of old times, earthen walls, and stone pavements.   Hyuga Sun Park Recreation facilities facing to Hyuga Sea. It is located along national road 10 in the southern part of Hyuga.  It is a complex leisure facility  with hot spring facilities and road stations Hyuga, restaurants and …

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  The winery located in the natural rich Ajimu basin. Ajimu Winery grows high-quality grapes by taking advantage of the temperature fluctuations found in the extreme climate unique to this region.   Enjoy tasting Ajimu wines.   The winery brews full-bodied wines using only grapes produced in Oita Prefecture. Created based on the image of a winery set amid a forest, the grounds include a  distillery, storehouse, vineyards, and shop.      Ajimu Winery is striving to further improve research on cultivation of new grape varieties and distilling technologies with the aim of becoming one of the best wineries in Japan.      

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  The Japan’s longest foot bath. Called “ Hot foot 105 ” is the Japan’s longest foot bath in  Obama Onsen Resort, located at the mountain foot of  Unzen in Shimabara peninsula.     The length of foot bath is 105m which is same number of the hot spring source temperature of 105 degree Celsius.        

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  The Christian pilgrimage site, registered on UNESCO’s World Heritage Site as Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region.  The site is located in Minami-arima in Minami-Shimabara-city and the Battle field of Shimabara Rebellion which was a peasant uprising against bakufu’s persecution of Christians under the leadership of Amakusa Shiro in 1637.     It was founded by Arima Takazumi in 1496 and was a flat castle with a fortress naturally created both by the cliff facing Ariake Sea and the tide coming in. This Castle was abandoned since Matsudaira.      Shigemasa, the load of Shimabara, built Shimabara Castle after the rupture of Arima family ties.  Christian farmers rose in a riot due to their grievance about the oppression by Matsukura  Shigemasa. The Shogunate regarded this riot as Christian rebellion and sent its punitive force, therefore locked themselves in the castle and with their leader Amakusa Shiro Tokisada fought against the Shogunate.   On February 27, 1638, he died in battle. The following day, the castle fell. 37,000 Christians including women and children died a violent death. It is registered on the UNESCO World Heritage as Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Regionin 2018.    

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  World Peace from Nagasaki. The Peace Statue was completed in 1955, ten years after the atomic bombing. The 9.7 meter high statue sitting on a 4 meter tall pedestal, made by renown sculptor Kitamura Seibo who born in Minami-Shimabara-city, Nagasaki-prefecture in 1884.   The bronze Peace Statue has one left arm extending horizontally and other right arm pointing to the sky. The left arm stretching to the horizon symbolizes world peace, and the other right  pointing skyward indicates the threat of atomic destruction (the harm of nuclear power).  The closed eyes show the prayer for the peaceful repose of the victims of the Atomic Bomb.   Visiting from all over Japan and the World Wishing for eternal world peace from Nagasaki Kitamura Seibo, the Statue was completed at the age of 71   Peace Memorial Ceremony is held in front of the statue on August 9 every year and the Mayor of Nagasaki makes the “Nagasaki peace declaration” for the whole world. Commitment to World Peace from all over the World                    

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  Sasebo is the 2nd largest city in Nagasaki-prefecture, and has a beautiful harbor which is used as a navel port. Sasebo is located in the Kitamatsuura Peninsula and facing to Genkai Sea with numerous small Island called “ 99 Island”. The 99 Islands cruise is the exciting experience. Huis Ten Bosch is must visit attraction which is a theme park reproducing the rows of houses  and streets including Huis Ten Bosch Palace of the Netherlands.     Huis Ten Bosch Huis Ten Bosch is a theme park in Sasebo, which recreates the Netherlands by displaying life-sized copies of old Dutch buildings. The name Huis Ten Bosch translates into English  as “House in the Woods/bush”.  It is named after Huis ten Bosch in The Hague.   Saikai Pearl Sea Resort Located in the Kuju-kushima National Park. The beautiful sea here contains treasures  including pearls and oysters. As the focal point of the Kuju-kushima islands adventure, you can take an excursion boat, rent a kayak, or visit the aquarium Umikirara to get a closer look at amazing sea creatures populating the sea around the island.   Saikai-bashi Bridge Park   Kuju-kushima, 99 (ninety nine) Islands   Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch                    

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  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    

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