Daikanbo is located on the northern part of the outer rim of the Aso Caldera. It is the perfect spot to view the Aso Five Mountains. As a must-visit tourist spot in Aso, “Daikanbo” literally means a big observatory peak. The circumference of the Aso Caldera is about 130 kilometers, and from the observation site, you can clearly see its dramatic shape. Early in the morning, clouds often spread out below, hanging over the caldera like a large sea.        

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  Amakusa is situated on an archipelago consisting of several island on the west side of Kumamoto. It possesses a beautiful lush green landscape and natural geological formations giving the islands the designation “national Geopark”. Marine activities such dolphin watching, boat tours, seafood &  local delicacies can be enjoyed. Amakusa also has an important historical significance to Christians.       Exploring Amakusa    Amakusa Gokyo / Pearl line Amakusa Gokyo or Amakusa five bridges, is a general term for five bridges which connects from Misumi at the Udo peninsula to the Oyano island, the Nagaura island, Ikejima, Maejima, and Amakusa Kamishima, was built in 1966. The area on the National road route 266 called as the Pearl Line.   Amakusa cruise Connecting the islands of Amakusa with the inland of Kumamoto via the Uto Peninsula are Amakusa Gokyo or Amakusa Five Bridge. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Amakusa from the sea on a cruise.   Christian Pilgrimage sites   Oe Cathedral  The oldest Catholic Church in Amakusa and was one of the first churches built right after the ban on Christianity was lifted. The and Romanesque-style architecture and the chalky white structure was rebuilt in 1933 by a French missionary priest named Father Garnier using his own money.   Sakitsu Village / UNESCO World Heritage A Gothic-looking church is located on a cove of a fishing village. …

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  Canal City Hakata is a massive commercial complex located in the heart of Fukuoka’s business district. Situated adjacent to the Nakasu entertainment district, it sits perfectly between Tenjin, Kyushu’s largest commercial area, and the bustling business hub surrounding JR Hakata Station.     Canal City features an artificial canal as its main attraction. It houses two hotels, including the Grand Hyatt Fukuoka and the Washington Hotel. Other highlights include the Fukuoka City Theater, an entertainment zone, a cinema complex, and a wide variety of shops and restaurants. On the 5th floor, you will find the Ramen Stadium, a popular food court featuring eight famous ramen restaurants from all over Japan. Which ramen shop would you like to try?     Around Canal City Hakata    

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  Hakata-za is the theater for Kabuki plays and is located in the Hakata Riverain in Nakasu It was originally constructed in 1996.     Kabuki is one of Japanese traditional stage arts along with Nho, Kyogen and Bunraku. It is said to have originated in Kyoto with a woman named Okuni at the beginning of the 17th century. However, it is now performed only by male actors, so it amazing that the very first performance was by a woman.    

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  It is one of Japan’s three greatest castles, along with Nagoya Castle. The current castle was built in 1601 by the great military commander Kiyomasa Kato and took seven years to complete. The massive 980,000-square-meter premises are dotted with many memorable sights, including castle keeps, turrets, gate turrets, castle gates, and long fences.     This castle is particularly famous for its beautiful, curving stone walls called “Musha-gaeshi,” which were designed to repel invading enemies. These walls are designated as a National Historic Site, and 12 buildings, along with the Uto-yagura turret, are registered as Important Cultural Properties. Although the 2016 earthquakes caused heavy damage and destroyed several structures, restoration work has been progressing at an incredible pace ever since.      

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           Food stalls “Yatai” is one thing to enjoy in Fukuoka. Despite a decline in recent year, there are said to be more than 160. The food stalls have all kind of food, but you have to try Hakata ramen, usually made with white soup from pork bone and thin noodles. When you order, you can specify noodle texture, such as yawa, meaning “soft”, or bari-kata, meaning  “very hard”. In local dialect bari means “very”.  Anther unique thing is kaedama.   The thin noodles takes moments to cook, so you can just order an additional noodle serving, but don’t drink too much soup before ordering more noodles. Besides ramen stalls, there are gyoza dumpling stall, Western-style bar stalls and more. It’s hard to pick out just one. The stalls have a unique and strange appeal. Eating in such cozy spaces with others creates  a friendly feel of community.    

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                                                                                                                                           HOME    The cobblestone walks leading to the Tenjin Subway Station add a quaint atmosphere to this underground arcade. Shops in the arcade bring the fashion of Tokyo, Paris, Milan, London and New York to Fukuoka. The mall is also connected to about 20 nearby buildings and shopping facilities, allowing shoppers to avoid bad weather.     Location of Fukuoka-city             General information   Address Tenjin Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-city Access A short walk from Tenji Subway station    20 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka Airport 10 minutes by a vehicle from JR Hakata station 30 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu 30 minutes by a vehicle from Itoshima 70 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa 70 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city   Contact us    Should you need further information please feel free to contact us. Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below. Enquiry Form  You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com Tel :  +81-93-521-8897, Fax :  +81-93-521-8898 Address :  AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture       HOME    About us   Our Services    Terms and Conditions    

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  Sengan-en is the most famous garden in Kagoshima-ken, made by Shimazu lord in the 19th century at the beautiful bay side Kinko bay. The garden contains many historic artifact that tell of its long history.          Mount Sakurajima         Sengan-en garden      Sengan-en garden            Shimazu residence           Open corridor                          Pond                     Alcove             Dining room              Armour and helmet    World Heritage, Meiji Japan’s 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.                World Heritage              Shoko Shuseikan      Shoko Shuseikan entrance   The stone building which houses the collection has been designated on the World Heritage,  Meiji Japan’s Industrial Revolution.  Reflectance furnace foundation   Base of Reflectance   furnace           Reflectance furnace    

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  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 adult is 160 yen ・Fare for a vehicle is 880 yen (less than 3 m length) ・Phone: 099-293-2525     Journey to Sakura-jima Island     Kagoshima Port     Depart     Kagoshima Aquarium         To Sakura-jima Island          Sakura-jima Port      Sakura-jima Port           Sakura-jima Island  

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  Takachiho is the birthplace of Shinto, Japan’s indigenous religion. The origin story of Shinto is set in the cave behind Amano Iwato Shrine and at Amano Yasugawara. According to the myth, Amaterasu, the Shinto sun goddess, became so outraged by her brother’s cruel pranks that she hid herself in a cave, refusing to come out and depriving the world of her life-giving light.    All of the other gods and goddesses gathered to lure her out.  They tried everything they could think of to no avail until one goddess performed an outrageously ribald dance that caused the other gods to roar with laughter. Amaterasu left the cave to see what all the fun was about, and in doing so she returned her light to the world.     Amano Iwato Shrine About ten kilometers outside of central Takachiho, Amano Iwato Shrine was built near the Cave where Amaterasu is said to have hid herself away.   The cave cannot be approached, however, there is an observation deck behind the shrine’s main building from where you can gaze across the river. In order to access the observation deck, you need to inquire at the shrine entrance, and a priest will give you a quick guided tour.     Amano Yasukawara A short walk down the road from Amano Iwato Shrine is a path  that leads down to the river below. After a few minutes on this  path you will see neat little piles of stones stacked along the …

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