Hibikinada Biotope, in Kitakyushu City

Japan’s Largest Biotope

This “Creatures’ Paradise” was established over many years on a former waste

disposal site. Spanning 41 hectares, the biotope is home to 237 confirmed bird

species—including the Eastern Marsh Harrier (Circus spilonotus), which is listed

as an endangered species in Japan—as well as 284 types of vegetation.

Kujukushima Islands, in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture

Kujukushima Islands, located at the westernmost tip of the Japanese mainland in Kyushu, Sasebo,

Nagasaki-prefecture. There are a picturesque scenic spot consisting of a complex ria coastline

and 208 large and small islands.

There are only four inhabited islands: Kuroshima, Takashima, Maejima, and Todomari Island,

and almost the entire area was designated as the Saikai National Park in 1955.

There is Kujukushima Islands pleasure boat, departing from Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort.

Shirakawa suigen is the fountain to Shirakawa river that is one of the first class rivers of Japan.

The quantity of water that spouts with the sand at the bottom of the pond is approximately

60 tons per minute.

Takachiho is located in the south is Aso and offers dynamic nature Takachiho Gorge.

The gorge has been created by volcanic activity of Aso for many years.

The V-shaped narrow and deep gorge formed by columnar joins is made by erosion

due to water flow of the Gokase river over many years.

In addition, here is the birthplace of Japanese mythology.

It is the supposed site of legend where Amaterasu, the Shrine

Sun Goddess, disturbed by her brother’s cruel pranks, hid herself in a cave, prompting

the other gods and goddesses to try and lure her out.

Sakura-jima 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.

Sakura-jima Ferry connects Kagoshima-city and Sakurajima in 15 minutes and is

operated for 24 hours.