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Okawachiyama porcelain district, in Imari, Saga-prefecture
2024/07/30
Off the beaten pathImari is most notable because of Imari porcelain which has 400 years history. The city borders Arita to the south and embraces the natural port of Imari Bay. The porcelain was exported from the port of Imari speci …
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Raizan Sennyo-ji temple, Itoshima, Fukuoka-prefecture
2024/08/05
Off the beaten pathOne of the most famous temple in Fukuoka prefecture known for being a great place for cherry blossom viewing in the spring, and many people visit in the autumn to see the fall foliage. The temple was founded in 72 …
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Samurai houses, in Shimabara, Nagasaki-prefecture
2024/07/25
Off the beaten pathSamurai was a term for the military nobility in pre-industrial Japan. The Samurai Houses in Shimabara along the old Samurai street nearby Shimabara Castle were built in 18th century. Three samurai houses, the Yama …
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Showano-machi, in Bungo-takada, Oita-prefecture
2024/07/16
Off the beaten path, Staff BlogTime back Japan’s 60 years ago, one of worthwhile place to visit in Bungo-takada, Kunisaki Peninsula, Oita-prefecture. The era that lasted till about 30 years ago in Japanese history, Bungo-takada was the most pro …
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10-Day Kyushu Private Tour for Singaporean Travelers
2024/06/29
● What our Guests have to sayNumber of traveller : 4 persons Schedule : June 17 to 26, 2024 Transportation : Private vehicle with English speaking driver Where to visit : Harazuru Onsen, Nagasaki, kumamoto, Aso, Beppu, Kitakyushu Dazaifu, …
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Karatsu & Yobuko, in Saga-prefecture
2024/08/05
Hidden Gems in Kyushu, Staff BlogKaratsu and Yobuko, located on the Higashi Matsuura Peninsula in the north-western part of Saga-prefecture, have been prosperous from ancient times as an important point for trade with Mainland China. Karatsu is a …
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Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
2026/02/03
Discover the Natural Wonders of Kyushu, Staff BlogKitakyushu, the second-largest city in Kyushu with a population of 900,000, is situated at the island’s northernmost tip. As the strategic gateway between Kyushu and Honshu, it has long served as a vital hub for in …
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Oshima island, in Fukuoka Prefecture
2026/02/04
Discover the Natural Wonders of KyushuOshima is the largest island in Fukuoka Prefecture, located 11 km off the coast from Konominato Port in Munakata City. With a peaceful population of around 700, the island is easily accessible by a 25-minute ferry …
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Oshim island Trail, Fukuoka-prefecture
2024/06/23
Trail, Trekking and Cycling, Staff BlogOshima Island located 11 km from Konominato Port in Munakata-city, and is the largest island in Fukuoka-prefecture. The population of the island is around 700. It takes 25 minutes by Oshima ferry and 15 minutes by …
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Kawachi Reservoir Trail
2024/06/22
Trail, Trekking and CyclingThe Kawachi Reservoir is located in Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture, was constructed for the industrial water supply to Yawata Steel Works. The first-class civil construction heritage, the triggered the regis …
