Nestled at the foot of Mount Yufu, Yufuin is a serene hot spring resort known for its picturesque basin landscapes. It attracts visitors all year round who come to immerse themselves in its natural beauty and healing thermal waters.   Yunotsubo Avenue The main street in Yufuin, situated at the foot of Mount Yufu, runs from near JR Yufuin Station to Kinrinko Lake.  This bustling street—known as Yunotsubo Avenue— features around 70 establishments, including boutiques, gift shops, art galleries, and cafes. It is about a 30-minute walk from the station to the lake along the avenue.   Kinrinko lake One of Yufuin’s most iconic landmarks, this lake is famous for the hot springs that gush from its depths. On cold days, enchanting steam rises from the water’s surface. The lake is located at the end of the town’s main walking route, approximately 1.5 kilometers from Yufuin Station.   Yufuin Floral Village Yufuin Floral Village is an amusement park that recreates the streets of England’s Cotswolds region, famously used as a filming location for ‘Harry Potter’. Cute owls will welcome you at OWL’S FOREST. Visitors can enjoy strolling, gourmet food, and shopping among the beautiful flowers in the village. There is even an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ shop here.   Seiro-mushi, Yufuin Kagura Seiro-mushi is prepared in large bamboo or cypress baskets right in front of the diners. This cooking method enriches the flavors with the subtle warmth and fragrance of the …

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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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