The country of Green tea, Yame is a rural tranquil region of Japanese tea cultivation and the traditional crafts manufacturing. Yame grew in size after the merger with Kurogi town,Tachibana town,Yabe village and Hoshino village in 2010. The recommendable experience is to  have Gyokuro tea which is the highest grade of Japanese tea cultivated in Hoshino village.  Population : 58,000 people, Population density : 120 people / km2

Yame, in Fukuoka-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Ukiha blessed with nature where many orchards spread out at the foot of Mino mountain range. Yoshii, in the center of Chikugo flourished as a post town during the Edo period, and there a lot of Sake brewery which have established the Edo period. A fruits picking and Sake brewery visit can be enjoyed here. Population : 27,000 people, Population density : 230 people / km2

Ukiha, in Fukuoka-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Asakura is located in south of Fukuoka Prefecture and spreads over the Chikugo plains of the Chikugo River basin. It is a thriving area of agriculture and possesses natural scenery that is rich and relaxing. It also includes the tranquil Harazuru Onsen resort on the river and the and the historical Akizuki castle ruin. Population : 48,000 people, Population density : 200 people / km2

Asakura, in Fukuoka-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Yanagawa is a beautiful canal town where with fields of flat land facing the calm Ariake Sea. The area of Yanagawa was created by reclamation of shallow Ariake Sea which has existed since and the canal was constructed for people’s lives and agriculture. Yanagawa  was once a Castle town of the Tachibana domain. Features of Yanagawa are the Canal boat cruise and Eel cuisine.   Population : 61,000 people, Population density : 800 people / km2

Yanagawa, in Fukuoka-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Itoshima is located next to Fukuoka-city, the north side is facing Genkai Sea and has intricate coastline created by dynamic wave. The plain and several low mountains between the coastline in the north and Seburu mountain range in the south create beautiful landscape.  The main industries are fishery and agriculture, including rice, fruits and flowers. Sake rice is also cultivated and there are also Sake Breweries. You can enjoy various cuisines such as sea food dish, oyster Barbecue, Sushi as well as Ramen.     Population : 100,000 people, Population density : 460 people / km2

Itoshima, in Fukuoka-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Sakurajima Island is the symbol of Kagoshima. The smoke and steam rises almost every day from the active volcano Minamidake. Formerly an island, it became connected with the Osumi  Peninsula in 1914 when lava from its summit closed the channel between  the two. Observation points on the island can be accessed by ferry.                   Population in Sakurajima Island : 5,000 people

Sakurajima Island, in Kagoshima-prefectu…の続きを読む

  Nagasaki-cape is located at the tip of the Kunisaki Peninsula. In the past, the vast terraced fields that spread out on the cape were used to grow tobacco, potatoes, and wheat. Currently here is used as a flower garden. From March to April, 20 million rape blossoms bloom on the cape, making it one of the largest in Kyushu. Summer in Nagasaki-cape comes with sunflowers. The full bloom period is August and September.

Nagasaki-cape flower garden…の続きを読む

  Dazaifu is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Fukuoka-prefecture to experience Japanese traditional culture. From the late 7th century to the late 12th century, Dazaifu was the western capital of Japan and controlled Kyushu. Geographically, it served as the front line of Japan’s diplomacy and defense, as well as it is gate way to the Asian continent. A special location worth visiting is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine built in 919 , with more than 8.5 million tourists visiting annually.   Population : 73,000 people, Population density : 2,500 people / km2

Dazaufu, in Fukuoka-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Fukuoka is the biggest city in Kyushu and the energetic city bustling as the center of Kyushu’s politics, economy, culture, fashion as well as tourism. Fukuoka-city has many kind of fascinating tourist attractions and abundant tourism materials which are different from the other destinations in Kyushu. When visiting Kyushu, Fukuoka-city is the place to be incorporate in the travel plan. And due to its location Fukuoka-city is the great starting point for exploring Kyushu. Population : 1,650,000 people, Population density : 4,800 people / km2

Fukuoka-city, in Fukuoka-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Known for it’s picturesque Onsen resort located on Shimabara peninsula surrounded by Ariake Sea. It is situated in the Unzen National Park at an altitude of 700m. The scenery of Unzen jigoku has an other worldly sense with white steam rising from the ground over a wide area. At any time of the year the natural scenery of Unzen is beautiful.   Population : 39,000 people, Population density : 180 people / km2

Unzen, in Nagasaki-prefecture…の続きを読む