Umi-Jigoku exploring, in Beppu
Umi-Jigoku is the most excitng Hell tour
Sea Hell, it resemble of sea, this 200 metre deep, cobalt blue pond of boiling water
emerge 1200 years ago after a volcano explosion.
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Oniishi Bozu-Jigoku exploring, in Beppu
Oniishi Bozu-Jigoku is one of the excitng Hell tour, located next to Umi-jigoku.
This jigoku is first mentioned in bungo fudoki historical document from the year 733.
The name “Oniishi” is taken from the name of the location, and “bozu jigoku” after
the grey-colored bubbles which emerge from boiling mud pools and resemble
the shaven heads of monks.
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Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, in Fukuoka-city
The sprawling, family oriented public park located on a narrow peninsula across the bay from
central Fukuoka. The park is made up of several different areas including flower gardens,
playgrounds, an amusement park with ferris wheel, sports fields, a water park, a zoo and large
open spaces and lawns perfect for picnicking.
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Hakata temple town trail
Hakata temple town is located within walking distance of Hakata Station and there are many
temples and shrines where you can feel Japanese traditional culture.
The history of Hakata temple town was started from dispatch of Japanese mission to China
from 7th century. And prospered as the hub of Hakata, which was the largest port city for
trade in Japan.
There are many valuable things in Hakata temple town, including Tochoji temple, Kushida
Shrine, Jotenji temple, Shofukuji temple as well as Engakuji temple.
It’s surprisingly unrecognized that Hakata is an origin of a lot of things such as Udon and
Soba noodles, Manju (steamed bun), Uiro (steamed cake made of rice flour), Japanese
green tea, and Japan’s first zen-temple and shingon-temple.
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Nakasu, in Fukuoka-city
One of the largest entertainment districts in western Japan, bustling at night with young people
and business men and women. Around 2000 eating and drinking establishments including Yatai
is crammed in this area, Neon light reflect alluringly on the Naka River.
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Kusasenri-ga-hama, in Aso, Kumamoto-prefecture
The beautiful prairie of 785,000 square meter in the crater. Spreads in northern part of
Mt. Eboshi that is one of the Aso five Mountains.
A big pond at its center and grazing horses round about make an idyllic scene.
Visitors can enjoy the various seasons from its vivid green summer to the fantastic silvery
winter, as well as riding horses and strolling around throughout the year.
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Shochu brewery in Hitoyoshi
Shochu is a Japanese distilled beverage less than 45% alcohol by volume.
Typically shochu contains 25% alcohol by volume, which is weaker than whisky or
standard-strength vodka but stronger than wine and sake.
Takahashi Shuzo is a Shochu brewery in Hitoyoshi founded in 1900.
You can sample many kind of Shochu at Takahashi shuzo.
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Aoi Aso Shrine, in Hitoyosi, Kumamoto-prefecture
Aoi Aso Shrine, located in Kami-Aoi-cho, Hitoyoshi-city, was designated as the first national treasure
in Kumamoto-prefecture by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2008,
as “an extremely outstanding Important Cultural Property and one with particularly deep cultural and
historical significance.”
The shine is the oldest extant shrine in the Hitoyoshi-city. It dates from 806 and bears similarities in
layout to the imperial palace of that time in Heiankyo (now Kyoto), which was built in 794.
Most of the current shrine buildings date from 1610 and are a blend of several architectural styles with
some unusual decorative details.
An iconic symbol of the shrine
The approach to the worship hall passes through the two-story romon gate. The gate is 12 meters high,
with a steeply angled thatch roof. The transoms are decorated with dynamic carvings, including
episodes from a series of Confucian teachings (the Twenty-Four Exemplars of Filial Piety) and a pair
of carved white faces at each of the four corners. The carved faces are the only known carvings of their
kind in Japan and represent the emotions of pleasure, anger, sorrow, and joy.
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Kaichu Torii, in Saga-prefecture
Kaichu Torii gates in the sea have become a popular photo spot when the tide is high.
The “Floating Torii Gate” of Ouo Shrine stands on the shallow area of the ocean in
Tara-cho, which has 6 meter tide difference. It changes its appearance every time
you look at it, and it is a famous tourist spot.
In August, Yukino Lantern Festival will be held, the view of 500 lanterns and torii on the
ocean is very romantic.
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Kawabata-dori Shopping Street, in Fukuoka-city
The most historical and traditional local shopping street in Hakata. The entrance of the
shopping street is located next to Kushida Shrine.
Approximately 130 shops built in the 400 metre arcade.
There are also souvenir shops including Hakata dolls, shops collected Hakata Gion Yamakasa
goods, restaurants included Ramen shop where the birth place of Nagahama Ramen.
On the weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, various events are held at the Event square.
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