At this place in August 1864, the combined fleet of America, Britain, France and  Holland attacked and defeated the Choshu-han Clan, which governed this  region of Japan.    This event was a turning point in Japanese history toward the Meiji Restoration and modern Japan today. This cannons are replica of the one used by the Choshu-han during the battle.   About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語

Toward the Meiji Restoration…の続きを読む

Manzamo, one of the most exciting scenic spot  Located on the west coast of Okinawa Island, is a scenic spot famous for its breathtaking view from the top of precipitous cliff about 20 meters high. 　　 Referred to as the " Elephant’s Nose" , it is a broad, flat land of raised coral reef covered with natural green grasses. Located in Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park, this expanse of lush vegetation is designated as a Natural Monument of Okinawa Prefecture. About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語

Okinawa / Manzamo…の続きを読む

Shuri Castle known as " Gusuku", which is unique in Okinawa. Built on the upland 120 meters above sea level, this world heritage-listed  castle overlooks Naha City, the capital of the Okinawa prefecture. 　　 This architectural wonder was profoundly influenced by the architectural  style of Japan and China. The pattern of dragons and vermilion lacquer coating reflect the Chinese  influence, whereas the structural from of the roof indicates the Japanese  influence. The castle is magnificently illuminated from sunset to midnight. About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語

Shuri Castle…の続きを読む

Kitakyushu-city is the birthplace of the steel making Industry that the government  first established the steel work, named Yawata Steel (predecessor of Nippon Steel)  in 1901. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the city has become the base for key industries, such as steel, chemical, electrical and ceramic industries  and played an important role in the modernization of Japan. At the present, new industries including the automobile, robot, semiconductor as well as environmentally-related industries are being promoted which has contributed to development of advanced industry and technology in Japan.   You can visit the various companies to learn history and advanced technologies  of these industries.    Companies and Spots can be visited ●Steel making industry 　・Nippon Steel Yawata Works 　・Sumitomo Metal Kokura Works 　・JapanCasting and Forging Corporation ●Robot 　・Yaskawa Electric Corporation  ●Automobile 　・NISSAN 　・TOYOTA MOTOR KYUSHU ●Other industries 　・Shabondama Sekken 　・TOTO 　・Toshiba Semiconductor Company 　・Eco-Town About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語    

Industrial tour in Kitakyushu…の続きを読む

Gunkan-jima Island, although it official name is Hashima Island, it is commonly  known as Gunkan-jima Island, after the Japanese name for battleship. It was registered as the World Cultural Heritage of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution  site in 2015.   The island was once the site of an underwater mining operation and a town with  several thousand residents. Coal was mined at 1,000 meters under the sea here, yielding a significant  annual output. The multiple high-rise housing until on the island employed some of the  most advanced construction methods of the time. The mine itself ceased operation in 1974 and the entire island was abandoned. About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語

Gunkan-jima Island…の続きを読む

Kurosaki Gion Yamagasa is a summer event which has been held since the 17th century as a festival to honour the Kumate-suga Shrine and Fujita-suga Shrines. The theme of this festival is the welcoming of the first God into the Sasa. Yamagasa (festival float decorated with bamboo grass).  　　　　 The Sasa Yamagasa is then carried around each town while prayers are said for  good health， a plentiful harvest and for the eradication of virulent contagious diseases. After the parade in each town， the Sasa Yamagasa is dismantled， and is then  refashioned　into the Ningyo Yamagasa (Doll Float) which is decorated with  beautiful dolls.  The colored Ningyo Yamagasa is lit up at night and becomes a vivid spectacle. The highlight of the festival is when the illuminated Ningyo Yamagasa gyrates，  and the various colors of the dolls mingle and scatter alternately. In the climax， the Yamagasa seems to gradually evolve into a dancing object， and this produces great excitement among the spectators.   About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語

Kurosaki Gion Yamagasa…の続きを読む

Sumo tournaments in Fukuoka There are six official professional Sumo tournaments held each year.   　 Kyushu Basyo (one of official professional Sumo tournament) is held at Fukuoka  Kokusai center from the second Sunday trough the third Sunday in November  for 15 days. ●Direction to Fukuoka Kokusai Center 　・A 15 minute bus ride from JR Hakata Station About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語

Sumo tournaments in Fukuoka…の続きを読む

  Kyushu Railway Museum built using the former Kyushu Railway Headquarters. It is a railway theme park organized by JR Kyushu, showing the  history of Kyushu Railways. The display of steam locomotives and old trains used by Kyushu Railway is fascinating and always evokes feelings of nostalgia among visitors.  In addition, there are many things which both children and  adults can enjoy, such as the train driving simulator,  the Panorama Railway Model, the Mini Railway Park,  as well as exhibits of many other railway-related items   About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語  

Kyushu Railway Museum…の続きを読む

  Minato house, here you can buy stunning souvenirs; The Kanko Ichiba or (tourist market) deals with the local specialties of Kitakyushu City such as marine and agricultural products, and the Kaikyo Ichiba or (channel market) sells these  local specialties from the surrounding channel cities including Hakodate, Aomori and Shimonoseki, as well as restaurants.   About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語        

Minato house…の続きを読む

  Kashii-kaen is an amusement park based on the theme of a flower. Many beautiful flowers can be seen through one year.         ・Tulips : from the middle of March to the beginning of April ・Roses : from the beginning of May to the beginning of July,             　 and from the middle of October to the end of November ・Pansies : from the end of December to the end of April ・Azaleas : from the middle of April to the end of May ・Buttons : from the middle of April to the beginning of May,  　              and from the middle of October to the end of November ・Cherry blossom : from the end of March to the beginning of April ・Begonias : from the beginning of May to the end of November ・Salvias : from the middle of May to the end of November ・Marigolds : from the beginning of May to the end of November.   About us　Tailor-made tour　Self-guided tour　Golf tour　Study tour　Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide　Suggested itinerary　Blog & local News　About Japan　日本語        

Kashii-kaen…の続きを読む