Black Vinegar factory in Kirishima

 

The Fukuyama area along Kinko Bay is home to the famous Japanese black vinegar.

Over here, one can tour the old-fashioned Tshubobatake which literally means a field of

vinegar jars, witness the traditional manufacturing process of the black vinegar, taste and

purchase the finished product.

 

One of featured producer is Sakamoto Kurozu.

 

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Kirishiama Onsen

 

Located on the lower slopes of the Kirishima Mountain with a distant view over

Kagoshima Bay and Sakurajima below.  The area is made up of over a dozen

Onsen, of which the largest and best know is Maruo Onsen. With its high 

concentration of hotels and central location, Maruo Onsen is the representative

resort town of the entire Kirishima Onsen area.

 

The hot spring towns around Kirishima Onsen are dotted with Ryokan and hotels

of various sizes

 

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Kirishima Shrine

 

One of the most beautiful shrine in Kyushu, and is surrounded by forest.

The Shrine buildings were constructed in 1715 and designated as Important Cultural

Property of Japan.

 

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Exploring Kirishima Shrine precinct

 

1st Torii Gate

Torii Gate in the precinct

Approach to the Shrine

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Shrine

Shrine buildings

Shrine main buildings

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