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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Kunisaki Peninsula, in Oita-prefecture
Kunisaki Peninsula is a rural area located on the north-east side of
Oita-prefecture. It is especially popular for it’s onsen, and trekking, and
the local cuisine can be enjoyed as well. Kunisaki peninsula began to
develop 1,300 years ago as a sacred religious ground influenced by
local mountain and nature worship.
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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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Amakusa, in Kumamoto-prefecture
Amakusa is situated on an archipelago consisting of several island on the
west side of Kumamoto. It possesses a beautiful lush green landscape and
natural geological formations giving the islands the designation “national
Geopark”. Marine activities such dolphin watching, boat tours, seafood &
local delicacies can be enjoyed. Amakusa also has an important historical
significance to Christians.
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Population
Amakusa-city : 70,500 people, Kami-Amakusa-city : 22,500 person, Reihoku-machi : 6,400 people
Hitoyoshi, in Kumamoto-prefecture
Hitoyoshi is a castle town once prosperous as a river port, and boasts the ruins of the
Hitoyoshi castle and Hitoyoshi Onsen.
The Hitoyoshi Onsen is the collective name for 30-add hot springs including Sagara
Onsen, all of which are supplied with hot water from sources around Hitoyoshi Station
and in the basin of Kuma-gawa River.
The most exiting thing in Hitoyoshi is Kumasawa-kudari that is riding on a boat maneuvered
by a master polar down the Kuma-gawa River, one of the three fast streams in Japan.
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Hyuga, in Miyazaki-prefecture
Spectacle art collection of exposed Rocks created by raging wave. Hyuga is a bay city,
facing the Hyuga nada Sea. The whole area along Cape Hyuga- misaki with its many
exposed rocks is designated as the Nippo-Kaigan Quasi-National Park. Umagase at the
top of Cape Hyuga-misaki is a precipitous cliff of pillar-like rock, towering as high as 70m.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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