Huis Ten Bosch, in Nagasaki-prefecture

 

Huis Ten Bosch is a theme park in Sasebo, Nagasaki-prefecture, which recreates the Netherlands

by displaying life-sized copies of old Dutch buildings. The name Huis Ten Bosch translates into

English as “House in the Woods/bush”.  It is named after Huis ten Bosch in The Hague, one of the

three official residences of the Dutch Royal Family.

Takachiho, in Miyazaki Prefecture

 

Takachiho is located in the south is Aso and offers dynamic nature Takachiho Gorge. 

The gorge has been created by volcanic activity of Aso for many years. 

The V-shaped narrow and deep gorge formed by columnar joins is made by erosion

due to water flow of the Gokase river over many years.

In addition, here is the birthplace of Japanese mythology.

It is the supposed site of legend where Amaterasu, the Shrine

Sun Goddess, disturbed by her brother’s cruel pranks, hid herself in a cave, prompting

the other gods and goddesses to try and lure her out.

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.

 

Oniishi Bozu-Jigoku exploring, in Beppu, Oita-prefecture

 

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This jigoku is first mentioned in bungo fudoki historical document from the year 733.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.

Oshim island Trail, Fukuoka-prefecture

 

Oshima Island located 11 km from Konominato Port in Munakata-city, and is the largest island in

Fukuoka-prefecture. The population of the island is around 700. It takes 25 minutes by Oshima

ferry and 15 minutes by Shiokaze ferry. There are two World Heritage Shrines, Munakata Shrine

Nakatsu-gu and Munakata Shrine Okitsu-gu Yohaishho, those Shrines are registered as Sacred

Island Okinoshiam and Associated site in the Munakata Region.

You can enjoy beautiful nature at any places where you visit including Windmil Observatory

and Mitake Observatory. 

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.

Sakura-jima island, in Kagoshima Prefecture

 

Sakura-jima Ferry connects Kagoshima-city and Sakurajima in 15 minutes and is

operated for 24 hours.

Umi-Jigoku exploring, in Beppu, Oita-prefecture

 

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.

Myoban onsen, in Beppu, Oita-prefecture

 

Myoban onsen located in Beppu, where the Yunohana or Alum have been collected

since more than 200 years ago.  Myoban means Alum in Japanese.

Myoban is a geothermal area located at an altitude of 400 metre at the middle

Garan mountain and a little away from the center of Beppu.

Yunohana koya or Alum hut with the straw roof which is the Alum collecting facility

can be visited.

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.