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We are a travel agency in Fukuoka specializing in Kyushu,
warmly welcoming guests from around the world.
We offer Customized Private tours tailored to your preferences
across Kyushu.

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Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum

Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum near Kokura castle is a facility
dedicated to the memory of one of the great writers in modern Japan,
Seicho Matsumoto, who is a native of Kitakyushu.

 

Directions
　・A 10 minute walk from JR Kokura Station
　・A 5 minute walk from JR Nishi Kokura Station 　

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Fukuoka Akarenga Cultural Center

Fukuoka Akarenga Cultural Center was built as an insurance company 
office in 1909.

　　

The building is designated as a nationally important cultural property.

The chic British-style building was designed by renowned architect 
Kingo Tatsuno.

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Akiyoshidai

Akiyoshidai is one of the largest limestone caves in the world, located 
approximately 100 meters beneath the Akiyoshidai limestone plateau in the western 
part of Yamaguchi Prefecture.

   
One kilometer of this 10 kilometers long limestone cave is open to the public as a 
sightseeing course.
This cave is characterized by rows of intricately shaped cave form formations including the 
15-meter-high Koganebashira, or “Golden Column” and Hyakumenzara, or “One Hundred 
Plates”.
The temperature inside the cave remains constant throughout the year at around 17 
degree Celsius.

Kintaikyou Bridge

Kintaikyo Bridge, located in Iwakuni-city, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is a series of five-arched
wooden bridge on four stone piers that extends across the lower Nishiki River.

   
This unique bridge, which is 193.3 meters long and five meters wide, has an 
elaborate wooden framework made of winding wires and clamps, and is counted 
as one of the three most famous bridge in Japan.
It has gone through three reconstructions since it was originally built in 1673 
by third load of
Iwakuni domain, Kikkawa Hiroyoshi.

Arita porcelain

Arita porcelain called Arita-yaki is 400-year old porcelain from Arita in 
Saga Prefecture.
The piece have bright, elegant pictures drawn in transparent while 
porcelain.
In the early 17th century, a group led by the Korean potter Yi Sam-pyeong 
discovered a pottery stone in the Izumi Mountain of Arita. He was the first 
to make porcelain in Japan. 
   
In those days, it was shipped from Imari Port, and do Arita-yaki is sometimes 
called Imari.
Arita-yaki was exported to Europe in the later half of the century, and it, along 
with Chinese porcelain, greatly influenced European pottery.
The unique Arita-yaki red, green and yellow pattern called Kakiemon style was 
loved by Europe’s aristocrats.

Every year during Golden Week in spring, the Arita Ceramic Bazaar is held 
in Arita.
Over 500 shops set up business and over a million people come from around 
the country. You’ll find all kinds of pottery, from daily items costing less than 
100yen to masterpieces costing millions of yen.

Toward the Meiji Restoration

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.
 

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Okinawa / Manzamo

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.

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Shuri Castle

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.

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Tea Ceremony

The Tea Ceremony follows a traditional ceremony of serving tea to guest, was 
perfected in about middle of the 16th century.

【How to make the tea】
In the Tea Ceremony, powdered green tea called “matcha” is used.
First, a little powdered green tea in put in a tea cup.
Next, hot water is poured in and it is stirred with a tea whisk　called chasen 
made of bamboo.

You can enjoy the Tea Ceremoney Kokura Castle Garden　in Kitakyushu-city.

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Sumiyoshi-jinsha Shrine

Sumiyoshi-jinsha Shrine is a shrine deifies Sumiyoshi san deity, and is the 
oldest Sumiyoshi-jinsha in Japan. it was built in 737.

      

The shrine is also one of the three biggest Sumiyoshi-jinsha in Japan, The others are 
Sumiyoshi-taisha in Osaka and Sumiyoshi-jinsha in Shimonoseki.

・Address: 3-1-51 Sumiyoshi Hakata-ku
・Directions: A 10 minute walk from JR Hakata Station

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