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Nanzoin Temple, Reclining Buddha statue
2026/03/25
Off the beaten pathWe are a travel agency in Fukuoka specializing in Kyushu, Japan. This information is provided by Japan KYUSHU Tourist to support your journey. Nanzoin is a Shingon Buddhist Temple in Sasaguri, Fukuo …
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Mataichino shio “Kobo Totan”, in Itoshima, Fukuoka-prefecture
2024/08/08
Off the beaten pathA salt making plant by the ancient production method. Mataichino shio “Kobo Totan” located in Shima-cho, Itoshima peninsula. A salt and a magnesium chloride are produced with Genkai sea water by the ancient produ …
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Endo Shusaku Literary Museum, in Sotome, Nagasaki
2024/07/07
MuseumsThe peaceful Sotome, the setting of Endo Shusaku’s novel Silence. Sotome area of Nagasaki city has an abundance of natural beauty in its sea, mountains and rivers. It also is blessed with a unique history and cult …
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The 26 Martyrs Museum, in Nagasaki
2024/07/07
MuseumsThe 26 Martyrs Museum is dedicated to the 26 Christians who were executed here on February 5, 1597. They included both foreign missionaries and Japanese laymen. Missionary activities were prohibited at the time, a …
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Usa shrine, in Oita-prefecture
2024/06/17
Off the beaten path, Staff BlogUsa shrine is located in Usa, Oita-prefecture. One of the most beautiful Shrine in Japan, the head shrine of Hachiman Shrine that is composed 44,000 shrines that dedicated to the Hachiman Deity. Emperor Ojin, who …
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Yamanami Highway
2026/02/06
Discover the Natural Wonders of KyushuThe Yamanami Highway is one of Kyushu’s most breathtaking scenic driving routes. Stretching from Yufuin to Aso through the Aso-Kuju National Park, this winding road—rather than a high-speed expressway—invites trav …
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Yamanami Highway
2024/05/06
Off the beaten path, Staff BlogYamanami Highway is one of the most beautiful driving route in Kyushu from Yufuin to Aso through Aso Kuju National Park, it is not expressway. The literal meaning of Yamanami is a series of mountains. The beautifu …
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Starbucks at Dazaifu Shrine, in Fukuoka-prefecture
2024/08/06
Off the beaten path, Staff BlogCoffee break under the traditional atmosphere. The restaurant was designed by renown architecture designer Kengo Kuma in 2011. The concept of the design is Harmony of Modern and traditional by natural material; 20 …
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Huis Ten Bosch, in Nagasaki-prefecture
2024/07/04
Amusement parksHuis 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 i …
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Ukiha Inari Shrine, Fukuoka-prefecture
2024/08/05
Off the beaten path, Staff BlogBreath taking scenery in harmony with the Shrine. Ukiha Inari Shrine, located at foot of Mino mountain range, 130 m height from sea level. The 90 vermilion coloured Torii Gates stand on the 300 steps stairs is in …
