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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…

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 …

皿倉山の夜景 Fukuoka Prefecture Scenic

Mt. Sarakura, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture: A spectacular night view that will make your heart flutter! View the $10 billion nightscape spread out below you!

From the observatory at the top of the mountain, you can see Kitakyushu, a city of one million people. It is one of the best nightscap…

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…

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,…

八女中央大茶園 Fukuoka Prefecture Scenic

Yame Central Tea Plantation: Enjoy an aromatic cup of tea as you gaze out over a spectacular carpet of greenery as far as the eye can see!

Yame City in Fukuoka Prefecture boasts a long history as a tea-producing region.With its lush green tea fields stretching out far and …

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…

のこのしまアイランドパークの見渡す限りのお花畑 Fukuoka Prefecture Amusement

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…

中山大藤まつり Fukuoka Prefecture Scenic

Nakayama Oofuji: makes for a romantic date spot litup at night.

The Nakayama Oofuji (giant Nakayama wisteria) tree is about 300 years old and is located at Nakayama Kumano Shrine in Yanagawa City, F…

デートスポットとしても人気の福岡タワー Fukuoka Prefecture Amusement

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…

CNNが選んだ日本の美しい場所「河内藤園」の美しい藤の花のトンネル Fukuoka Prefecture Scenic

Kawachi Fujien, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture: The wisteria flowers carefully nurtured by the garden’s owner attract people from all over the world, a spectacular seasonal sight

Kawachi Fujien, located in Kitakyushu City in northern Fukuoka Prefecture, is a famous wisteria viewing spot that attracts tourists fr…