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天草観光イルカウォッチング ドルフィンクルーズの野生のイルカ Kumamoto Prefecture Great for Kids

Check out wild dolphins! “Amakusa Kanko Dolphin Watching Dolphin Cruise” in Amakusa will make you want to come visit here again and again!

Kumamoto Prefecture is located almost in the center of the Kyushu region, and the Amakusa area is located in the southwestern part of …

宮崎市フェニックス自然動物園 Miyazaki Prefecture Amusement Parks

Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture : “Miyazaki City Phoenix Nature Zoo,” an animal park of sunshine and greenery

The zoo offers a variety of events, including "Let's Ride an Elephant" and "Walking with Elephants" (both available only on weekends a…

大分マリーンパレス水族館「うみたまご」 Oita Prefecture Great for Kids

Oita Marine Palace Aquarium “Umitamago”: Relax watching sea creatures in an open-air aquarium with a great ocean backdrop.

On sunny days, you can experience the openness of the outdoors by watching walrus and dolphin shows with a spectacular ocean view in t…

城島高原パーク Oita Prefecture Amusement Parks

Kjima Kogen Park, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture: Endless ways to have fun! Enjoy your vacation at a highland resort and amusement park

Kijima Kogen Park is a resort spot with an amusement park, a hotel where you can refresh yourself in a hot spring, and a full-fledged …

九州自然動物公園アフリカンサファリ Oita Prefecture Great for Kids

Usa City, Oita Prefecture: Adults and children alike are excited by the power of wild animals! Kyushu Wildlife Park African Safari

As you drive through the vast grounds, you will see large American bison running at great speed, giraffes and elephants in the distanc…

鯛生金山 Oita Prefecture Great for Kids

Hita City, Oita Prefecture: Try panning for gold in a whole other world beneath the ground!

Once hailed as the "El Dorado of the East," the Taio Kinzan Gold Mine once boasted the highest output of gold in Asia. The mine has si…

雲仙岳災害記念館(がまだすドーム) Nagasaki Prefecture Great for Kids

Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall (Gamadasu Dome): is a family-friendly facility where visitors can learn about the Unzen Volcano and disaster prevention.

Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall, is Japan's first hands-on volcano museum where visitors can experience everything about volcanoes. It is…

佐賀バルーンミュージアム Saga Prefecture Great for Kids

Saga Balloon Museum: Try your hand at hot air ballooning in an immersive flight simulation experience for all five senses!

The Saga Balloon Museum is the first ever hot air balloon museum in Japan.Each year in autumn, Saga City hosts one of Asia's largest h…

福岡市動植物園 Fukuoka Prefecture Great for Kids

Fukuoka Zoo and Botanical Garden: A place to relax and enjoy nature for all ages

The Fukuoka Zoo and Botanical Garden is located in the center of Fukuoka City, about 20 minutes by bus from Hakata and Tenjin Stations…

博多の食と文化の博物館ハクハク Fukuoka Prefecture Great for Kids

Fukuoka Hakata Museum of Food and Culture : Mecca of mentaiko? Welcome to HAKUHAKU, a museum of deliciousness!!

Hakata is famous for mentaiko (cod roe).The museum was produced by "Fukuya," a mentaiko (cod roe) manufacturer born in Hakata, with th…

のこのしまアイランドパーク Fukuoka Prefecture Great for Kids

Enjoy a short getaway to Fukuoka’s Nokonoshima Island Park

Nokonoshima Island is a popular destination for a short day or weekend trip, even among those already living in the city of Fukuoka.It…

Fukuoka Prefecture Great for Kids

Enjoy a 360° panoramic view from the top floor of Fukuoka Tower

The 234-meter tall Fukuoka Tower is located within a seaside park. Its entire surface is covered with 8,000 half-mirrors, reflecting t…