Maple Yaba Cycling Road, in Nakatsu, Oita-prefecture

Maple Yaba Cycling Road is a bicycle path that uses the abandoned Yabakei

Railway line and was established in 1982. As it uses the old railway line,

the gradient is gentle and it is a recommended cycling course for beginners.

You can enjoy many scenic spots such as the autumn leaves and the “Ao no Cave

” made famous by Kikuchi Kan’s “Beyond Gratitude and Revenge”, and it is a

cycling road with a wide variety of routes including tunnels and iron bridges that

use the old railway line.

Okagaki Cycling, in Fukuoka-prefecture

Okagaki is located west side of Fukuoka-prefecture and is facing to Genkai Sea.

A road dedicated to bicycle run along the Genkai Sea from Genkai tourist Center to

Ashiya, the distance is 7.5 km.

Beautiful scenery of Genkai Sea can be enjoyed.

Various rental cycles available at Okagaki Town Tourism Association.

Mount Hiko trekking, in Fukuoka-prefecture

Mount Hiko is a sacred mountain with an elevation of about 1,200m, consisting of three peaks,

located on the border between Soeda, Tagawa, Fukuoka-prefecture and Nakatsu, Oita-prefecture.

It has been worshipped as a sacred mountain since ancient times. In the center of the mountain is

the Hikosan Shrine building, a nationally designated important cultural property, and many people

visit the mountain in autumn, especially as it is a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves.

There are several trekking courses from 3 hours to 6 hours courses.

Hakata temple and shrine town trail

Hakata temple and shrine town is located within walking distance of JR ]Hakata Station and

there are many Temples and Shrines where you can feel and soak up the ambience of true

traditional Japanese culture.

The history of Hakata temple and shrine town started with the dispatch of Japanese cultural and

political missions to China in the 7^th century. Afterwards the area prospered as the hub of Hakata,

which at the time was the largest port trading city in Japan.

There are many valuable artefacts and monuments here, including Tochoji temple, Kushida

Shrine, Jotenji temple, Shofukuji temple as well as Engakuji temple.

It is also surprising that Hakata has little recognition for being the origin of many culinary staples

such as Udon and Soba noodles, Manju (steamed bun), Uiro (steamed cake made of rice flour),

and traditional beverages like Japanese green tea.

This important historical area is also the location of Japan’s first Zen-temple and Shingon-temple.

Kurokawa Onsen Trail, in Kumamoto-prefecture

The most popular hot spring resort in Aso region, located on the northern side of  Mount Aso. 

Widely known for its open-air baths, it is one of the best places to enjoy the atmosphere 

of old town in Japan, where more than 20 Inns （Ryokan）and gift shops standing in a row

along the Tanoharu River, a headstream of the Chikugo River.

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. 

Kawachi Reservoir Trail

The Kawachi Reservoir is located in Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture, was constructed for the

industrial water supply to Yawata Steel Works. 

The first-class civil construction heritage, the triggered the registration of World Cultural 

Heritage of Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution. 

The dam was constructed at the Okura River and upper stream of the

dam was expanded and making the 7milion cubic metre reservoir.

There is a promenade around the reservoir can be enjoyed trail, which is about 7 km in circumference.

And also a rental cycle is used.

Onsen district Trail at Beppu Kannawa Onsen

Kannawa Onsen is one of the Beppu hatto Onsen ( 8 Onsen) and in Oita-prefecture

Beppu has the largest hot spring output in Japan, and most of the hot springs are concentrated

in Kannawa Onsen. Kannawa Onsen still retains a strong image of a hot spring resort,

with retro townscapes and many of the Beppu Hells tour area.

The area was developed in the 12th century and you can feel Japanese traditional Onsen culture.

Mount Komunji Trail

Mount Komonji is very close to JR Kokura Station and the height is 366 metre from the sea level.

The hiking courses are developed from Adachi-yama forest park to the top of the mountain.

It is very easy hiking and takes about 60 minutes.

From the top, the magnificent view of heart of Kitakyushu-city can be seen.

Trekking in Mount Sarakura

Mount Satakura is a part of Kitakyushu Quasi-National Park and is located in Yahata-higashi.

The height of the mountain is 633 metre from the sea level. The 8 courses have developed from

Mount Sarakura Cable Car Station to the summit of the mountain.

It takes about 120 minutes and form Cable Car Station to the top of the mountain.

Spectacular view from  the summit of mount Sarakura can be enjoyed.