Ukiha Inari Shrine is located in Ukiha, Fukuoka^prefecture, at foot of Mino mountain range, 130 m height from sea level. Breath taking scenery in harmony with the Shrine.   The 90 vermilion coloured Torii Gates stand on the 300 steps stairs is introduced you from bottom area to the Shrine main building. From the Shrine compound, a breath taking panoramic view of Chikugo plain in harmony with Torii Gate can be enjoyed.

Ukiha Inari Shrine, in Ukiha…の続きを読む

  Miyajidake Shrine is located in Fukutsu, Fukuoka-prefecture. The Shimenawa is the biggest in Japan. Surprisingly, weight is 3ton, with 2.6m diameter and 11m length. Shimenawa is the thick, twisted straw rope. It was believed in ancient days that a Shimenawa had the power to keep off evil sprits, so many objects connected with Shinto Shrines decorated with Shimenawa. Miyajidake Shrine is primarily dedicated to Empress Jingu and attracts over 2 million worshippers a year who pray for commercial success, good luck, and to ward off adversity.

Miyajidake Shrine, in Fukutsu…の続きを読む

  Munakata Shrine Hetsu-gu is located in Munakata, Fukuoka-prefecture. The Shrine has been registered on the World Heritage in 2016. The Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site in the Munakata region.  Hetsu-gu is one of the three shrines that comprise Munakata Shrine and enshrines Ichikishimahime-no-Kami, one of the three female deities of Munakata.  Visitors passing through the torii gate and proceeding along the path will find the Main Hall, dedicated to Ichikishimahime-no-Kami, beyond the Shinmon gate. 

Munakata Shrine Hetsu-gu, in Munakata…の続きを読む

  Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is located in Dazaifu, Fukuoka-prefecture. The Shrine dedicated to the deity of learning, many Japanese visit the Shrine to pass the examination successfully. Built on the site of grave of Sugawara Michizane, who is deified as the Deity of scholarship. The shrine is the headquarter shrine of 12,000 Tenmangu shrines in Japan.The prescient contain two ponds, an arched bridge, treasure house, and the cypress-bark-roof main hall which was constructed in 1591 and registered as important Cultural Property. Standing to the right side of main hall in a sacred plum tree known as the “flying plum” , which has been worshipped as the symbol of the shrine. Within the Shrine nature precinct are many plum trees, camphor tree, and irises, which provide nature beauty in every season of year.

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, in Dazaifu…の続きを読む

  There are over eighty thousand Shinto shrines in Japan, and they represent the oldest architectural style in the country. Shinto is a religion unique to Japan. Respect for land and nature is its basic premise. Usually there is a mirror in the case inside each Shrine. This is the symbol of Shrine’s deity. Shinto customs are common in Japanese life. Some people household altars and pray for good health, success and happiness every day. The entrance to the Shrine is marked by a huge gate called a Torii. There are usually made of wood or stone, some painted bright red. A pair of stone statues called Komainu guard the entrance to Shrine and its building. They are mythical creature. One’s mouth is usually open while the other’s is closed.

Shinto shrine…の続きを読む

  Beautiful highland Onsen Resort situated Unzen National Park. The area was the first area to be designated as a National Park in Japan.  Whether you are taking in the stunning panoramic views from top one of the many peaks including Nita-toge Pass or looking up these volcanic  mountains or Fugen, you will marvel at the spectacular scenery.  As each season brings a vivid change to the appearance the face of Unzen you may wish to return again and again to enjoy the full range of rich variations.

Unzen…の続きを読む

  A tranquil Onsen Resort near Fukuoka-city, located in Asakura-city on the banks of Chikugo River.  The quality hot spring is weakly alkaline and sulfur is mixed and has the effect of dropping old horn and creating beautiful skin.​​

Harazuru…の続きを読む

  Yufuin is a beautiful and tranquil Onsen resort located in the Yufuin Basin spreads out at the foot of Mount Yufu.  Many tourist visit here through the year for enjoying nature and Onsen. Main street in Yufuin located at the foot of mount Yufu. The avenue is started near JR Yufuin Station and connected to Kinrinko lake. Through Yunotsubo Avenue, it takes about 30 minutes on foot from JR Yufuin Station to Kinrinko lake.

Yufuin…の続きを読む

  Beppu is one of the most famous Onsen resort in Japan. Beppu Onsen resort is located on a slope from mount Tsurumi to facing Beppu Bay where onsen steam rising from any places. Boasting more than 2,800 hot spring sources and flowing rate of nearly 137,000 kiloliters per day, Beppu is considered a paradise of hot springs famous for high therapeutic effects. The most recommended experiences are go up to Mount Tsurumi and Hell tour. The town is divided into eight major hot spring areas collectively called  “Beppu Hatto”, which offer beautiful scenery and various type of water of different qualities.

Beppu…の続きを読む

  In Japan, Onsen are the country’s hot springs and the bathing facilities and traditional inns  around them. Most Japanese love bathing in Onsen (hot springs), and many believe that the water can cure certain ailments. There are many volcanoes around Japan, and therefore many Onsen. Each Onsen is said to have its own healing property. Onsen resorts or hotels either use water from actual spring or they boil mineral water.      Onsen Resorts in Kyushu Kyushu is known for the best and most picturesque Onsen resorts in all of Japan. The profusion of Onsen is due in part to Kyushu’s very landscape: it’s home to no less than 9 volcano groups that are responsible for creating the island’s thermal waters.

Onsen resort…の続きを読む