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仙巌園(가고시마) Kagoshima Prefecture Japanese Culture Experience

Kagoshima Prefecture Sengan-en Garden of Scenic Beauty : How about a taste of Japanese history and traditional culture in a beautiful garden and mansion?

Photograph provided by 鹿児島県観光連盟 Sengan-en Garden is one of Kagoshima's representative tourist attractions, registered as a componen…

知覧特攻平和会館(가고시마) Kagoshima Prefecture Historical Site

Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots in Minami-Kyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture: Learning about the Past, the Preciousness of Life, and the Importance of Peace

The visitors' impressions are as follows,"I want to cherish life more. I am glad I came here" (elementary school student),"I think tha…

グラバー園 旧グラバー住宅 Nagasaki Prefecture Scenic

Enjoy breathtaking views of Nagasaki Harbor from the unique Western-style atmosphere of Glover Garden!

Located on the Minamiyamate hillside overlooking Nagasaki Harbor, Glover Garden has a distinct Western-style atmosphere and is one of …

島原城 Nagasaki Prefecture Scenic

Shimabara Castle: The white castle tower stands out against the blue sky and the beautiful young guide Amakusa Shiro

Cover photograph provided by 長崎県観光連盟 Shimabara Castle boasts of its beautiful exterior and the breathtaking view from the castle to…

空から見下ろす軍艦島 Nagasaki Prefecture Scenic

“Eperience a trip of the imagination beyond space and time with the photogenic World Heritage Site “”Gunkanjima”

Hashima Island (Gunkanjima) is an isolated island in the ocean which once held the world's largest population density, within a la…

如意輪寺(かえる寺) Fukuoka Prefecture Historical Site

Nyoirin-ji Temple (Frog Temple), Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture: Don’t miss the lovely summer wind chime festival in this “power spot” where countless lucky frogs await!

Seieizan Nyoirin-ji Temple, also known as "Frog Temple," is decked out from top to bottom with some 10,000 frog statues and decoration…

三池港光の航路 Fukuoka Prefecture Scenic

Port of Miike: Discover the spectacular “Route of Light”, a phenomenon seen only twice each year!

A designated World Heritage Site since 2015, the Port of Miike is home to a spectacular phenomenon that can be seen only twice a year,…

鬼滅の刃でも知られている宝満宮竈門神社 Fukuoka Prefecture Historical Site

Homangu Kamado Shrine: A secret power spot in Fukuoka where ancient legend and modern pop culture come together

About a 10-minute ride on a small community bus from Dazaifu Station in Fukuoka Prefecture, Homangu Kamado Shrine sits atop a steep mo…

恋木神社 Fukuoka Prefecture Historical Site

Koinoki Shrine, Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture is a must-visit for those seeking love! It is a power spot for love fulfillment!

The "Koi Sando" (pathway to love) leading to the shrine is covered with heart-shaped ceramic plates, and heart-shaped designs are also…

浮羽稲荷神社 Fukuoka Prefecture Scenic

Ukiha Inari Shrine, Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture: Visit the photogenic red torii gates along the side of a mountain as well as the “Kingdom of Fruits”

Ukiha City, located in the southeastern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, is a popular tourist destination where you can enjoy the area's lu…

門司港レトロ 夕暮れの門司港駅 Fukuoka Prefecture Local Favorite

Discover the many great sightseeing spots and stylish retro atmosphere of Mojiko Retro!

Surrounded by the sea and mountains, the port town of Mojiko once prospered as a hub of international trade.Even today, many historic …

九州で人気のお城「小倉城」 Fukuoka Prefecture Japanese Culture Experience

Kokura Castle, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture: Welcome to the most exciting castle in all of Japan!

Located in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, on the northern tip of Kyushu, the closest city to Honshu in Fukuoka Prefecture, K…