Waste management & Recycling in Kitakyushu
By the 20th century, Waste was increasingly viewed also as a resource to recover
materials and energy.
Today, Waste management gradually evolved from a focus on disposal to a focus
on prevention, recycling and recovery for Global Environment protection and
our safety and healthy life.
Waste management and Recycling in Kitakyushu-city
In Japan, especially Kitakyushu-city is one of the most advanced municipality for
Waste management and Recycling.
The Solid Waste management process and procedure can be learned,
form Waste generation points, to collection of Waste, recycling and incineration and landfill.
One of the most important thing is Waste generation management ; how to collect and
separate the Solid Waste.
Kitakyushu has very unique waste management system that is source separation by public
participation which is an important component to increasing adoption of recycling.
Kitakyushu-city offer various opportunities of learning Solid Waste management and Recycling
for improvement of Environment in your country.
Featured facilities
Eco Project information center that supports the Eco-town. It introduces initiatives and activities
implemented in Eco-town to encourage people to proactively used the facility for such activities
as environmental study sessions and interaction amongst visitors.
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Zero Emission Transportation System
The Electric bus driven by the electricity generated by a solar power generation, therefor no global
warming gases emitted from the bus. Operation of the system is commenced in 2015.
The solar power generation plant, the power charging equipment and Electric bus can be observed.
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Solar Power Generation for the Electric bus |
Electric bus |
On the Electric bus |
Waste treatment and Recycling
Plastic PET Bottle recycling / Nishi-Nippon PET Recycling
PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles are sorted by municipalities and recycled into
pellets and flakes, which can be used as raw materials for polyester fibers and egg cartons
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Melting Furnace / Sin-Moji Plant
The collected waste including metals is melted at over 1,700 degree Celsius in the Melting
Furnace and then the melted slag and metals are discharged.
The slag is used as raw materials for pavement and bricks and the metals are re-used for
other steel products. The process and technology of the Melting Furnace can be learned.
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Waste paper recycling / Kyushu Seishi
Refined waste papers is recycled into toilet papers.
Sludge generated during the toilet paper production process is used to produce a
foaming inhibitor used by steel works.
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Food waste recycle / Merry Corporation
The food waste recycling company that the compost is being produced from food waste
discharged from food factories, hospitals, restaurants and municipal facilities.
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Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
One-day tour to Saga for Filipino customer
Country of customer : Philippines
Number of participant : 3 persons
Schedule : May 27, 2019
Transportation : the chartered Taxi with English speaking driver
Where to explore : Saga
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Itinerary
9:00 Leave at Nikko Hotel Fukuoka
Explore Yoshinogari Remains
Saga Castle History Museum
Lunch at Sata, Saga beef
Yutoku inari Shrine
17:30 Arrive at Nikko Hotel Fukuoka
International University of Japan Field trip in Nagasaki
Customer : International University of Japan
Participant : 22 International Studens and professor from Myanmar
Student countries of origin : Myanmer, Philippines, Indonesia. Laos
Schedule : March 23 through 26, 2019
Where to visit : Nagasaki
Tour conductor and interpretor ; Masa Kondo, Japan KYUSHU Tourist
Tour guide : English speaking guide
What to learn
Japanese industry at the end of 19th century was 200years behind.
After Mathew C Perry came to Japan in 1853, Japan’s industrial Revolution was started.
Japan became the world’s leading industrialized country in only 100 years.
In this Field trip, let’s learn how Japan has become the world’s most industrialized country.
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Itinerary
Day 1, March 23
Trevel from Urasa to Tokyo by Max Toki and Haneda to Nagasaki by SNA
Transfer to Nagasaki-city
Visit Dejima
Stay Hotel Belle view Nagasaki Dejima
Day 2, March 24
Hashima Island (Gunkan Island)
Lunch at China Town
Megane-bashi Bridge
Nagasaki Museum of History and culture
Mount Inasa
Stay Hotel Belle view Nagasaki Dejima
Day 3, March 25
Visit Nagasaki-city hall visit : learn Nagasaki-city Industrial promotion
Transfer to Sasebo-city
Huis Ten Bosch back yard tour, learn Environment at Huis Ten Bosch
Exploring Huis Ten Bosch
Day 4, March 26
World Peace learning in Nagasaki-city
Atomic Bomb Museum
Ground Zero
Peace Park
Glover Garden
Lunch at Youme Town Yumesaito
Transfer to Nagasaki Airport and back to Urasa
International Conference Excursion in Kitakyushu-city
Customer : ICMTS International Conference Excursion
Participant : 35 persons
Country of the participants : USA, India, Netherlnds, Italy, Bangladesh, Australia,
China, Taiwan
Schedule : March 21, 2019
Where to visit : Kitakyushu-city
Tour guide : Masa Kondo, Japan KYUSHU Tourist
Concept of the Tour
Japanese industry at the end of 19th century was 200years behind. After Mathew C Perry
came to Japan in 1853, Japan’s industrial Revolution was started. Since Japan’s modern
Steel Industry operation commenced In 1901 in Kitakyushu, Japan became the world’s
leading industrialized country in only 100 years.
The tour shows how Japan has become the world’s most industrialized country.
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Itinerary
13:00 Depart Kitakyushu International Conference Center
Mount Sarakura
The cable car and slop car are used to be top of the Mt.Sarakura
Kitakyushu Innovation Gallery
Higashida No.1 Blast Furnace
UNESCO World Heritage, Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution site, Head office of
Yawata Works
TOTO Museum to learn the history to world’s leading company
17:00 Arrive at Kokura Station
International University of Japan Field trip in Okinawa
Customer : International University of Japan
Participant : 40 ( 37 student, 1 professor , 2 staffs)
Schedule : December 15 through 18, 2018
Where to visit : Okinawa
Tour conductor and interpretor ; Masa Kondo, Japan KYUSHU Tourist
Tour guide : English speaking guide
Transportation : chartered bus with 45 seats
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Itinerary
Day 1, Dec. 15
Urasa 8:25 → Tokyo 10:04 by Max Toki 308
Hamamatsu-cho 10:48 →Haneda Airport 11:14 by the monorail
Haneda 13:15 →Okinawa (Naha) 16:10 by ANA 473
16:30-16:50 Transfer Airport to City
17:00-18:20 Naha MAIN PLACE
18:30 Arrive at Hotel
Day 2, Dec. 16
8:30 leave hotel
Visit GODAC: Global Oceanographic Data Center
It was established by JAMSTEC in Nago-City, November 24, 2001 and archives various data,
such as videos and photos, also promotes education on earth science and oceanography.
HELIOS DISTILLERY
Situated in Nago-City, the Northern Area of Okinawa that is known for its rich natural
environment have taken a proactive stance. Helios Distillery has grown to the company
with six production licenses, which are Awamori, Spirits, Whisky, Liquors, Craft beer, and
law-malt beer.
Lunch (Michinoeki -Kyoda)
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
The second largest aquarium in the world opened in 2002, located in Motobu,Under the concept of
“encountering the water of Okinawa “ the aquarium is home to around 740 species and 21,000
marine life. The facility start on the third floor, through the shallow waters down into the deep sea as
if diving.
18:00 Arrive at Hotel
Day 3, Dec. 17
8:20 Leave Hotel
visit Okinawa IT Shinryo Park
The new telecommunication base for developing the advanced software established in 2009 in
Uruma-City, It is an important project through which Okinawa Prefecture aims to create a major
site for both domestic and overseas information and communication affiliated industries.
Lecture by professor A hmed Mohammed
Lunch (Aeon MALL Okinawa Rycom)
Shuri Castle
Known as “Gusuku”, which is unique in Okinawa, built on the up land 120meters above
sea level, this world heritage-listed castle overlooks Naha City, the capital of the Okinawa prefecture.
The architectural wonder was profoundly influenced by the architectural style or Japan and China.
The pattern of dragons and vermilion lacquer coating reflect the Chinese influence, whereas the
structural from of the roof indicated the Japanese influence.
16:00 Arrive at Hotel
Day 4, Dec. 18
10:00 Leave Hotel
Transfer hotel to Airport by Chartered bus
10:20 Arrive at Naha Airport
Okinawa (Naha)13:05 →Haneda 15:20 by ANA 996
From Haneda Airport to IUJ by Chartered bus
Kitakyushu study tour / where to visit
Where to visit
Manufacturing companies
Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal / Yawata Works
Japan’s first modern steel making company established in Kitakyushu in 1901. Now, becoming
the best steel maker with World-leading capabiities. Process of steel making can be learned to
visit Blast Furnace and Hot rolling mill plants..
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World-leading motor and industrial robots manufacturing company established
in Kitakyushu in 1915. The robots are heavy duty industrial robots used in welding, packing,
assembly, painting and other activities.
Robot manufacturing factory and Yaskawa Innovation Center can be visited.
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The world’s largest toilet manufacturer established in Kitakyushu in 1917.
The company is well-known in Washlet which is an innovative toilet seat that features an
integrated bidet. The sanitary ware manufacturing factory and TOTO Museum can be visited
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The roots of NISSAN is Tobata Casting funded in Kitakyushu in 1911.
The factory was commenced operation in 1975. Now TEANA, X-TRAIL ROGUE, SERENA
and MURANO are being manufactured. The process from assembly of the parts to final
products can be seen.
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Established in 1991, 100% shareholder of Toyota Motor. Major manufactured car is Lexus,
and annual production volume is 430,000 cars. Assembly line and Inspection line are visited
at the factory tour.
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Environmental companies and facilities
Eco Project information center that supports the Eco-town. It introduces initiatives and activities
implemented in Eco-town to encourage people to proactively used the facility for such activities
as environmental study sessions and interaction amongst visitors.
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Zero Emission Transportation System
The Electric bus driven by the electricity generated by a solar power generation, therefor no global
warming gases emitted from the bus. Operation of the system is commenced in 2015.
The solar power generation plant, the power charging equipment and Electric bus can be observed.
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Solar Power Generation |
Electric bus |
on the bus |
Japan’s largest Biotope, the Pradise of creatures made over the year in the waste disposal site.
237 kind of birds including circus spinouts listed on the Japan’s endangered species and 284 kind
of vegetation have been confirmed in the Biotope of 41 hectares.
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Power generation plants
Kyushu Electric Power / Shin-Kokura Plant
Kyushu’s first thermal power plant used LNG and power generation capacity is 1,800,000kw.
Generation of electricity process can be learned by visiting the turbine room, control room and
boiler plant.
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The company have been supplying low-cost and reliable electricity for over 60 years.
And research and development of the environmental measurement have been conducted.
New solar power generation and wind power generation systems can be learned.
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Japan’s first wind power generation plant constructed at the coast line facing windy strong
Hibikinada sea. 10 wind power generators line up and total generation capacity is 15,000kw.
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Waste treatment and recycling companies and facilities
Plastic PET Bottle recycling / Nishi-Nippon PET Recycling
PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles are sorted by municipalities and recycled into
pellets and flakes, which can be used as raw materials for polyester fibers and egg cartons
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Melting Furnace / Sin-Moji Plant
The collected waste including metals is melted at over 1,700 degree Celsius in the Melting
Furnace and then the melted slag and metals are discharged.
The slag is used as raw materials for pavement and bricks and the metals are re-used for
other steel products. The process and technology of the Melting Furnace can be learned.
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Waste paper recycling / Kyushu Seishi
Refined waste papers is recycled into toilet papers.
Sludge generated during the toilet paper production process is used to produce a
foaming inhibitor used by steel works.
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Water treatment plants and facilities
Hiagari Sewage water treatment plant
The sewage come through the sewer pipe is purified in the plant and flow into the sea.
There is an also new technology plant which the electricity is generated using the sludge from sewage.
At the Visitor Center established in 2015, sewage treatment process and technologies can be learned.
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The Plant making fresh water from sea water and sewage water established in 2011.
The desalination process and technology can be leared.
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Food waste recycle
Merry Corporation
The food waste recycling company that the compost is being produced from food waste discharged
from food factories, hospitals, restaurants and municipal facilities.
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Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Environmental Business in Kitakyushu-city
The city is the world’s leading environmental future city after overcoming
serious environmental pollution while it contributed greatly to Japan’s industrial development.
Now it is called industrial and environmental city which is representative of Japan.
Therefore the various things can be learn such as environment, power generation, waste
treatment, recycling and water treatment.
Eco Project information center that supports the Eco-town. It introduces initiatives and activities
implemented in Eco-town to encourage people to proactively used the facility for such activities
as environmental study sessions and interaction amongst visitors.
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Zero Emission Transportation System
The Electric bus driven by the electricity generated by a solar power generation, therefor no global
warming gases emitted from the bus. Operation of the system is commenced in 2015.
The solar power generation plant, the power charging equipment and Electric bus can be observed.
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Solar Power Generation |
Electric bus |
On the Electric bus |
●Power generation plants
Kyushu Electric Power / Shin-Kokura Plant
Kyushu’s first thermal power plant used LNG and power generation capacity is 1,800,000kw.
Generation of electricity process can be learned by visiting the turbine room, control room and
boiler plant
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The company have been supplying low-cost and reliable electricity for over 60 years.
And research and development of the environmental measurement have been conducted.
New solar power generation and wind power generation systems can be learned.
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Japan’s first wind power generation plant constructed at the coast line facing windy strong
Hibikinada sea. 10 wind power generators line up and total generation capacity is 15,000kw.
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●Waste treatment and recycling companies and facilities
Plastic PET Bottle recycling / Nishi-Nippon PET Recycling
PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles are sorted by
municipalities and recycled into pellets and flakes, which can
be used as raw materials for polyester fibers and egg cartons
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Melting Furnace / Sin-Moji Plant
The collected waste including metals is melted at over 1,700 degree Celsius in the Melting
Furnace and then the melted slag and metals are discharged.
The slag is used as raw materials for pavement and bricks and the metals are re-used for
other steel products. The process and technology of the Melting Furnace can be learned.
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Waste paper recycling / Kyushu Seishi
Refined waste papers is recycled into toilet papers.
Sludge generated during the toilet paper production process is used to produce a
foaming inhibitor used by steel works.
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●Water treatment plants and facilities
Hiagari Sewage water treatment plant
The sewage come through the sewer pipe is purified in the plant and flow into the sea.
There is an also new technology plant which the electricity is generated using the sludge from sewage.
At the Visitor Center established in 2015, sewage treatment process and technologies can be learned.
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The Plant making fresh water from sea water and sewage water established in 2011.
The desalination process and technology can be leared.
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●Food waste recycle
Merry Corporation
The food waste recycling company that the compost is being produced from food waste
discharged from food factories, hospitals, restaurants and municipal facilities.
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Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Manufacturing company visit in Kitakyushu-city
The city of Kitakyushu is the birthplace of the modern Japanese steel industry which began
operation in 1901, and is now the world’s leading environmental future city after overcoming
serious environmental pollution while it contributed greatly to Japan’s industrial development.
Now it is called industrial and environmental city which is representative of Japan.
Therefore the various manufacturing can be visited for learning State-of-the-art technologies
Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal / Yawata Works
Japan’s first modern steel making company established in Kitakyushu in 1901. Now, becoming
the best steel maker with World-leading capabiities. Process of steel making can be learned to
visit Blast Furnace and Hot rolling mill plants.
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World-leading motor and industrial robots manufacturing company established
in Kitakyushu in 1915. The robots are heavy duty industrial robots used in welding, packing,
assembly, painting and other activities.
Robot manufacturing factory and Yaskawa Innovation Centre can be visited.
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The world’s largest toilet manufacturer established in Kitakyushu in 1917.
The company is well-known in Washlet which is an innovative toilet seat that features an
integrated bidet. The sanitary ware manufacturing factory and TOTO Museum can be visited
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The roots of NISSAN is Tobata Casting funded in Kitakyushu in 1911.
The factory was commenced operation in 1975. Now TEANA, X-TRAIL ROGUE, SERENA
and MURANO are being manufactured. The process from assembly of the parts to final
products can be seen.
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Established in 1991, 100% shareholder of Toyota Motor. Major manufactured car is Lexus,
and annual production volume is 430,000 cars. Assembly line and Inspection line are visited
at the factory tour.
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Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Company inspection tour in Kyushu
KAIZEN is one of the most important key word
for Japan’s modernization and world leading industries.
KAIZEN is the Japanese word for “improvement”. In business, KAIZEN refers to activities
that continuously improve all functions and involve all employees from the CEO to the
workers on site. It also applies to processes, such as purchasing and logistics, that cross
organizational boundaries into the supply chain.
Manufacturing Company
Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal / Yawata Works
Japan’s first modern steel making company established in Kitakyushu in 1901. Now, becoming
the best steel maker with World-leading capabiities. Process of steel making can be learned to
visit Blast Furnace and Hot rolling mill plants.
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World-leading motor and industrial robots manufacturing company established
in Kitakyushu in 1915. The robots are heavy duty industrial robots used in welding, packing, assembly, painting and other activities.
Robot manufacturing factory and Yaskawa Innovation Center can be visited.
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The world’s largest toilet manufacturer established in Kitakyushu in 1917.
The company is well-known in Washlet which is an innovative toilet seat that features an
integrated bidet. The sanitary ware manufacturing factory and TOTO Museum can be visited
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The roots of NISSAN is Tobata Casting funded in Kitakyushu in 1911.
The factory was commenced operation in 1975. Now TEANA, X-TRAIL ROGUE, SERENA
and MURANO are being manufactured. The process from assembly of the parts to final
products can be seen.
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Established in 1991, 100% shareholder of Toyota Motor. Major manufactured car is Lexus,
and annual production volume is 430,000 cars. Assembly line and Inspection line are visited
at the factory tour.
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Power Generation
Kyushu Electric Power / LNG thermal plant in Kitakyushu-city
Kyushu’s first thermal power plant used LNG and power generation capacity is 1,800,000kw.
Generation of electricity process can be learned by visiting the turbine room, control room and
boiler plant
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Kyushu Electric Power / Geothermal power plant in Oita-prefecture
Japan’s largest thermal power plant utilized Geothermal.
Geothermal power generation is a method of generating electricity by turning the turbine
directly with steam taken from the deep underground.
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Introduce generation system |
Turbine room |
Boilor plant |
The company have been supplying low-cost and reliable electricity for over 60 years.
And research and development of the environmental measurement have been conducted.
New solar power generation and wind power generation systems can be learned.
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Japan’s first wind power generation plant constructed at the coast line facing windy strong
Hibikinada sea. 10 wind power generators line up and total generation capacity is 15,000kw.
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Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897, Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Wakamatsu-kita Coast
The northern tip Coast of Kyushu Island and facing to Genkai Sea where
a part of Genkai Quasi-National Park.
Breathtaking and dynamic view and beautiful sunset scenery can be enjoyed.
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Tomigahana Lighthouse |
Genkai Sea |
Genkai Sea |
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Ancient Stratum |
Eroded rock |
Eroded rock |
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Enjoy panoramic view |
Misaki Shrine |
Tomigahana Lighthouse |
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Iwaya Beach |
Iwaya Beach |
Iwaya Beach |
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Iwaya Port |
Wakamatsu Cabbege field |
Wakamatsu Cabbege |
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Lovers’ Sanctuary |
Natsuigahama Coast |
Natsuigahama Coast |
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Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.
Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
Tel : +81-93-521-8897 , Fax : +81-93-521-8898
Address : AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture