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Samurai experience, in Kumamoto-city, Kumamoto-prefecture
2024/04/30
ExperiencesDiscover the spirit of Miyamoto Musashi who was the strongest Sumurai in Japan. You can learn the real Samurai swordsmanship and sprituality that has been passed down for 380 years. Japan KYUSHU Tourist can org …
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Atomic Bomb Museum, in Nagasaki
2024/03/08
MuseumsAtomic Bomb Museum opened in Nagasaki Peace Park in 1996 as part of the 50th anniversary project for the Nagasaki atomic bombing. The museum replaced Nagasaki International Cultural Hall, where a number of artif …
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Sun Messe Nichinan, in Miyazaki
2024/03/07
Amusement parks, Latest informationJapan’s own replica of Moai Statues. Enjoy a breath taking panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, the Sun Messe Nichinan has replicas of the Moai statues from the Easter Island placed here and there in the area. The …
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Miyazaki Shrine, in Miyazaki
2024/03/05
Shinto ShrineMiyazaki Shrine is the oldest and most important shrine in the city. Dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, the mythical first emperor of Japan, it is said to have been established over 2600 years ago. The shrine’s buildings …
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Romon Gate, in Takeo
2024/03/07
Featured ArchitecturesThe landmark of Takeo Onsen. Romon Gate, which was designed by a renowned architect in the Meiji Era, Kingo Tatsuno, and is at the entrance of the Onsen area. The gate has become the symbol of Takeo Onsen. In ad …
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Mifuneyama-rakuen Garden, in Takeo
2024/03/07
Japanese gardenBeautiful Japanese Garden, located in the south-western foot of Mifuneyama. Construction of the garden took about 3 years and completed in 1845, the area is about 5ha. The dynamic cliffs of Mifuneyama Mountain can …
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Hibikinada Biotope, in Kitakyushu-city
2024/03/07
Nature in KyushuJapan’s largest Biotope. The Paradise of creatures made over the year in the waste disposal site. 237 kind of birds including circus spinouts listed on the Japan’s endangered species and 284 kind of vegetation h …
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First Head office of the Steel Works, in Kitakyushu-city
2024/03/07
Industrial HeritagesThe the building for the Head office of the Imperial Steel Works was constructed in 1899, two years before commencement of Japan’s Steel Industry. The design of the building is a harmony of European and Japanese a …
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Kurogane Railway, in Kitakyushu-city
2024/03/07
Industrial HeritagesDedicated Railway for Yawata Steel Works. The railway connected between Yawata and Tobata, construction work took three years, and completed in 1930. The most difficult and hard work was making Miyatayama tunnel w …
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Onga River Pump Station, in Nakama
2024/03/07
Industrial HeritagesBuilt in 1910 on the east bank of the Onga River. It served, and still serves, to deliver industrial water to Yawata via an 11.4 km pipeline. This supply is integral to the steel production process and was neces …