Major cities in Kyushu
The biggest city in Kyushu and is considered the gateway to the country due to it’s close proximity
to the Asian mainland. This energetic and bustling city is the center of Kyushu’s politics, economy,
culture, fashion and tourism. Fukuoka International Airport with direct flights from from Asia, Guam
and Honolulu. So when visiting Kyushu, the city is a great starting point for exploring Kyushu.
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Kitakyushu is 2nd largest city in Kyushu with 920,000 population. Kitakyushu possesses
numerous tourist attractions. Nature areas including Mt. Sarakura where the most dynamic
night view in the World, Castle town area Kokura where Japanese traditional culture can be
experienced, Mojiko Retro facing Kanmon Strait where beautiful Strait and also Industrial
area Yahata where is industrial area has many Industrial Heritages.
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Nagasaki is a International city in Japan with a history of trading with many countries since
Nagasaki port opened in 1571. The city has many tourist places with hidden Japanese historical
significance. It was the Gateway to foreign countries and the first area where Christianity spread.
It played a major part in Japan’s industrial modernization and was the site of the Atomic bomb
used in WW2.
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Kumamoto is the 3rd largest city in Kyushu located almost in the center of Kyushu, with Aso
region on the east side and the Ariake Sea on the west side. There is one of the Japan’s
three great castles, Kumamoto Castle. Shimotori shopping street is one of the largest shopping
arcades in Japan where you can enjoy shopping and local cuisines.
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The southern most major city in Kyushu and from here you can see Sakura-jima Island and
it’s active volcano from which smoke and steam rise across Kagoshima Bay. Kagoshima
prospered in the Edo period as a castle town. Tenmonkan is the biggest shopping arcade
and here you can dine on local cuisines, especially succulent meats and also enjoy the
vibrant night life, bars and restaurants.
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Nanzoin temple, Reclining Buddha statue, in Fukuoka-prefecture
Nanzoin is a Shingon Buddhist Temple in Sasaguri, Fukuoka-prefecture.
It is notable for its bronze statue of a reclining Buddha, said to be the largest
bronze statue in the world.
Completed in 1995, the giant bronze Reclining Buddha statue, known as Nehanzo,
depicts the historical Buddha at the moment of his death and entry into nirvana.
The statue’s impressive dimensions and intricate details make it a sight to behold,
attracting visitors from all over the world.
length : 41m, height : 11m, weight 330ton
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Munakata and Fukutsu, in Fukuoka-prefecture
Munakata Region is located in the west part of Fukuoka-prefecture facing the Genkai Sea.
There are many beautiful seas and religious sites that have UNESCO World Heritage status
including the Sacred Island of Okinoshima and other Associated Sites.
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Ukiha Inari shrine, in Fukuoka-prefectuere
Breath taking scenery in harmony with the Shrine. Ukiha Inari Shrine, located at foot of Mino
mountain range, 130 m height from sea level. 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.
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Yame Central Tea Plantation, in Fukuoka-prefecture
The country of Green Tea, Yame. The Green Tea grown in Yame is one of the
highest grade of tea throughout Japan. This is the large Tea plantation spreading
on a gently sloping hilly area, about 70 ha.
There is an observatory at the top of hill, Ariake bay as well as Shimabara
Peninsula in Nagasaki-prefecture can be seen on sunny days.
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Recycling & Waste treatment technologies tour
Kitakyushu is offering various Recycling and Waste treatment technologies.
Kitakyushu City, once known as a “town of pollution,” now plays the role of the driving
force in creating a recycling-oriented society in Japan making use of the experience
and know-how it accumulated in the process of overcoming its pollution in order to
provide international cooperation. Our study tour provides the solutions of Recycling
and waste treatment issues
Model of the tour
・Lecture of Recycling and waste treatment
Lecturer : Masa Kondo, managing director of Japan KYUSHU Tourist
(have expertise and experience in the technical field)
Content of lecture
History to Environmental Future city
World leading Recycling and waste treatment business
Venue : Kitakyushu Innovation Gallery
Where to visit
Please select from the following
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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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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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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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
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Environmental and Waste management tour
Kitakyushu is offering various Environmental and Waste manatement
technologies.
Kitakyushu-city, once known as a “town of pollution,” now plays the role of the driving
force in creating a recycling-oriented society in Japan making use of the experience
and know-how it accumulated in the process of overcoming its pollution in order to
provide international cooperation.
Our study tour provides the solutions of the Environmental issues
Model of the tour
Lecture of Environmental improvement business
Lecturer : Masa Kondo, managing director of Japan KYUSHU Tourist
(have expertise and experience in the technical field)
Content of lecture
History to Environmental Future city
World leading environmental business
Venue : Kitakyushu Innovation Gallery
Where to visit
Please select from the following
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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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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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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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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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