Uomachi & Kyomachi Shopping street, in Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture

Uomachi and Kyomachi Ginteigai are the arcade downtown shopping streets connected from

JR Kokura Station in Kitakyushu-city.

The literal meaning of Gintengai is the Silver roof arcade shopping street and Uomachi

Gintengai is the birth place of Japanese arcade shopping street constructed in

1991. Now, there are many kind of fantastic shops and restaurant along the street.

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

Usa shrine, in Oita-prefecture

Usa shrine is located in Usa, Oita-prefecture.

One of the most beautiful Shrine in Japan, the head shrine of Hachiman Shrine that is 

composed 44,000 shrines that dedicated to the Hachiman Deity.

Yamanami Highway

Yamanami Highway is one of the most beautiful driving route in Kyushu from Yufuin to Aso through

Aso Kuju National Park, it is not expressway.

The literal meaning of Yamanami is a series of mountains.

The beautiful scenery can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Starbucks at Dazaifu Shrine, in Fukuoka-prefecture

Coffee break under the traditional atmosphere. The restaurant was designed by renown

architecture designer Kengo Kuma in 2011. The concept of the design is Harmony of

Modern and traditional by natural material; 2000 cedar timber is assembled in a traditional

wood structure without using nails. Enjoy the luxurious time in the warmth of wood and the

scent of coffee.

Ukiha Inari Shrine, Fukuoka-prefecture

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.

Yame Central Tea Plantation, 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.

Beppu Onsen down town, in Oita-prefecture

Beppu is one of the most famous Onsen resort in Japan. Beppu Onsen resort is located on a slope

from mount Tsurumi to facing Beppu Bay where onsen steam rising from any places.

Boasting more than 2,800 hot spring sources and flowing rate of nearly 137,000 kiloliters per day,

Beppu is considered a paradise of hot springs famous for high therapeutic effects.

One of the most visiting place to wander about is the down town around JR Beppu Station

where you can find a lot of Japanese culture what you near seen and felt before.

Public Onsen facilities, shoppes, restaurants, cafes and bars.

Showano-machi, in Bungo-takada, Oita-prefecture

Time back Japan’s 60 years ago, one of worthwhile place to visit in Bungo-takada, Kunisaki

Peninsula, Oita-prefecture. The era that lasted till about 30 years ago in Japanese history,

Bungo-takada was the most prosperous in Kunisaki Peninsula for over 300 years from the

Edo period up to 1900.
Here remains various old structures and remnants of regional Japanese.

Karatsu & Yobuko, in Saga-prefecture

Karatsu and Yobuko, located on the Higashi Matsuura Peninsula in the north-western part

of Saga-prefecture, have been prosperous from ancient times as an important point for

trade with Mainland China. Karatsu is a part of Genkai Quasi-National Park, and has many

scenic spots.

Yobuko is a town of Fishing industry, famous for Squid and Morning Market called

Asaichi. Yobuko is located northern tip of Saga-prefecture and is facing

to Genkai-nada Sea. A lot of places were as a Shooting location of

Thailand drama.