Nagasaki-bana Cape is the southernmost point of the Satsuma Peninsula. A walking path leads from a small cluster of souvenir shops to the tip of the cape where there stands a white lighthouse.            To the Cape                  Lighthouse         View from the sea   A highlight of a visit to the cape are the views of nearby Mount Kaimondake, which stands 924 meters above sea level. Because of its conical shape, it bears a striking resemblance to Mount Fuji and is often referred to as “Satsuma Fuji”.           Mount Kaimondake                  Lighthouse                 Kinko bay   Nagasaki-bana Cape is said to be the birthplace of The Legend of Urashima Taro who saved a turtle, it took him to Ryugu-jo (the Palace of the Dragon as a token of it’s gratitude). The new worship hall of the Ryugu Shrine was built in 2011. The name of popular limited express for sightseeing “Ibusuki tamate-bako” is associated with the Legend of Urashima Taro.               Ryugu Shrine            Shrine main building            Urashima Taro    

Nagasaki-bana Cape in Satsuma peninsula…の続きを読む

  Ryugu Shrine is located at Nagasaki-bana Cape, the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula. Nagasaki-bana Cape is said to be the birthplace of the legend of Urashima Taro who saved a turtle, it took him to Ryugu-jo (the Palace of the Dragon as a token of it’s gratitude). Sea turtles come to lay eggs on the beach near this place, and local people love them as the protective god of the sea.               Ryugu Shrine         Nagasaki-bana Cape        Lighthouse at the Cape   The new worship hall of the shrine was built in 2011. The name of popular limited express for sightseeing “Ibusuki-tamate-bako” is associated with the legend of Urashima Taro. Tamate-bako is a box Otohime gave to Urashima Taro. This shrine is becoming popular as a power spot of matchmaking and good fortune in love. There are shells in a big pot. It is said that if you write your wish on a shell and dedicate it, your wish will be granted.          Shrine main building      Urashima Taro       Shell dedevate house  

Ryugu Shrine…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 painted yellow similar to the turnip rape flower that stands as symbol of Ibusuki.  This post box has seen an explosion in popularity because some believe it brings happiness to those who send mail from it.      

Nishi-Oyama Station…の続きを読む

  Ikeda-ko lake is a caldera lake located 40 km south of Kagoshima-city. It is best known to tourists as the location of the purported sightings of a monster named Issie, and as the largest lake in Kyushu with a surface area of 11 km² and a shoreline length of 15 km.      It is also known as large eel with a length of 2 meter and circumference of 50 cm inhabit the lake.        

Ikeda-ko lake…の続きを読む

  Ibusuki is an Onsen Resort that is famous for its sand baths, where bathers are buried in naturally heated sand.       Sand Bath Hall         Sand Bath, Kinko bay                  Sand Bath   The town encompasses the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula, and the main downtown area is along the coast facing Kinko bay.            Ibusuki JR Station                  Foot Bath             Down town               Onsen Hotel              Kinko bay               Kinko bay    

Ibusuki Onsen resort…の続きを読む

  This Tourist information is created by Japan KYUSHU Tourist for enjoyment of your travel. We are a Travel Agent in Fukuoka specializing in Kyushu. When you have an idea or a plan for traveling in Kyushu, Japan, please contact us by sending an Enquiry.                                                 Make an Enquiry     Cape Sata is the southernmost Cape of main land Japan at 31′ 00″ latitude. The Cape is home to many sub-tropical flowers. Visitors may board a semi-submersible glass bottomed boat called the “Sata Day Go” to enjoy coral reefs marine creatures and the underwater world.     General information Address Sata, Osumicho, Kimotsuki-gun, Kagoshima-prefecture Access 180 minutes by a vehicle from Kagoshima-ciry 80 minutes by a vehicle from Kanoya-city     Home  Exclusive Private tour   Christian Pilgrimage tour　Golf tour   What our Customers have to say       About us   Contact us  Terms and Conditions   Privacy Policy   Staff Blog      

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  The park is most famous for its Shiroyama Observatory with spectacular views over downtown Kagoshima, Kagoshima Bay and Sakurajima.     The night view is also nice, particularly if a clear sky and bright moon allow Sakurajima to remain visible.    

Shiroyama park…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 and the Satsuma domain, introducing a Shimazu family tree chart and many other belongings.     Reflectance furnace   foundation    Base of Reflectance    furnace          Reflectance furnace   The stone building which houses the collection has been designated on the World Heritage,  Meiji Japan’s Industrial Revolution.          World Heritage        Shoko Shuseikan      Shoko Shuseikan entrance          Starbucks Coffee       Satsuma facet factory      Suzumon gate  

Shoko Shuseikan…の続きを読む

  Mount Inasa is one of the best viewpoints in Nagasaki. Standing 333 meters high, the mountain is located close to JR Nagasaki Station. The summit can be reached by ropeway or car, offering panoramic views over the city. Furthermore, the magnificent night view from Mount Inasa has been selected as one of Japan’s Three Major Night Views—along with Kitakyushu and Sapporo—as well as one of the World’s Three Major Night Views, alongside Hong Kong and Monaco.           The World’s Three Major Night Views

Mount Inasa…の続きを読む

                                                                                                                                          HOME    Japan’s unique practice of the Christian faith continued even during the ban on Christianity Hidden Christian Site in Nagasaki Regions bear unique testimony to the tradition of people and their communities who secretly transmitted their faith in Christianity while surviving in the midst of the conventional society and its religions during the time of prohibition.     Oura Cathedral It was built in 1865 under the supervision of the French priest Bernard Petitjean. On March 17, 1865, a group of peasants from Urakami came to the church and professed their faith to Father Petitjean,  thus revealing that Christianity had survived through the centuries of persecution. The white marble statue of the Holy Mother at the entrance was built in commemoration of the dramatic discovery of the  “Hidden Christians.     Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan Nishizaka Hill in Nagasaki is the place of Martyrdom of 26 Japanese Saints. The Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan were a group of Catholics who were executed by crucifixion on February 5, 1597.Their martyrdom is especially significant in the history of the Catholic Church in Japan. In 1950, Pope Pius XII designated this place as an official pilgrimage site for Catholics. And Saint Teresa of Calcutta commonly known as Mother Teresa visited here in 1982.   By putting them to death, Hideyoshi threatened people, saying “I hereby ban Christianity”.  Responded the martyrs’ chant “All …

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