The Park offers stunning seasonal displays of flowers set against beautiful mountain scenery. Over 3 million flowers in 500 different varieties from spring to late autumn. The park covers 49 acres of the beautiful Kuju plateau, the Kuju mountain range making a stunning alpine back drop and the sleeping Buddha of Mount Aso, a vista in the distance.

Kuju Flower Park…の続きを読む

  Japanese people have loved cherry blossoms since ancient times. The blooming of cherry blossoms signals the arrival of beautiful spring. In 2024, cherry blossoms in Kyushu will bloom from the end of March to the beginning of April. During that period, you can enjoy cherry blossoms in most places where you will visit in Kyushu.   

Cherry blossoms…の続きを読む

  Nokonoshima island, in the middle of Hakata Bay Beautiful flowers can be enjoyable throughout the year. Rapeseed blossom, Cherry blossom, Livingstone daisy Poppy, Rhododendro, Marigold, Hydrengea, Plumed cockscomb, Dahlia, Sunflower, Cockspur coral tree Bougainvillea, Scarlet sage, Cosmos, Dahlia, Autumn leaves, Scarlet sage,  Japanese narcissus, Japanese camellia, Plum. Restaurant Sakimon, Barbecue house, Retro Shop Omoideya Shop Shimaya, Art Gallery Warabekan, Gift Shop. The breath taking panoramic view of the Hakata Bay can also be enjoyed.

Nokonoshima Island, in Fukuoka-city…の続きを読む

  Chrysanthemum is a familiar flower to Japanese as the symbol  of the Imperial Family and a symbol of longevity and rejuvenation.  The Chrysanthemum exhibition is held annually in autumn from mid October  to mid November in many shrines, temples and gardens throughout Japan.

Chrysanthemum…の続きを読む

  There are a lot of Sake brewery where you can visit in Kyushu. Sake is an alcoholic beverage brewed from rice, koji mold and yeast. Its alcohol content ranges from 13% to 16% and its quality varies according to its fermentation processes. Depending on the season, it’s served warm or chilled, and it tastes good in either case.  Sake produced in Japan is divided mainly into four categories, depending on the degree of rice milling.  They are, Honjouzou-shu (sake with at least 30% of rice polished away and a  little alcohol added), Junmai-shu (pure sake with no milling rate specified),  Ginjou-shu (quality sake with at least 40% rice polished away), Daiginjou-shu  (top-quality sake with at least 50% of rice polished away). In general, the more polished the rice grain is, the higher the grade of sake become. There are three important factors in sake brewing, quality rice, quality water,  and master brewer’s expertise. Yamada-nishiki, which is famous as top-quality rice for sake brewing, is widely used to  make quality sake such as Ginjou-shu. The second most important factor in sake brewing is quality of water, so sake  breweries have been traditionally built where underground water is available.  Since Japan is a mountainous and rainy country blessed with high quality water,  sake brewing has been developed in many part of Japan including Kyushu. Finally, master brewer’s techniques and crucial. It …

Sake, Japanese alcoholic beverage…の続きを読む

  Hinadoll is displayed at the Hina matsuri ( girls Festival) to celebrate for family with young girls to pray for their good health and happiness. Hina matsuri is a traditional Japanese event that announces the arrival of spring and are held many places.  

Hinamatsuri, girls Festival…の続きを読む

  Featured Seafood restaurant, Isonoya. Special seafood dish used fresh fishes caught in the Genkai Sea can be enjoyed.  The restaurant is located adjacent to Keya fishing port and the port is also used for Keya Cave cruise.

Seafood restaurant Isonoya, in Itoshima…の続きを読む

  Yanagawa is facing to Ariake Sea where many fresh and unique fishes are caught. Japanese cuisines using local delicacies is also recommended. 

Seafood restaurant Yoakejaya, in Yanagaw…の続きを読む

  At night time, food stalls called Yatai open in the square in front of Tanga Market. Here you can try delicious oden (a stew made from various ingredients) and ramen.

Tanga Yatai, in Kitakyushu…の続きを読む

  It is a local cuisine in Fukuoka.  Mizutaki (boil in water) describes, this is a hot pot dish made with chopped chickens, negi, and a variety of vegetables put in a pot of water and boiled, then dipped in ponzu sauce.      

Mizutaki, in Fukuoka…の続きを読む