One of the largest Camphor tree in Japan. The tree is one of the largest in Japan and over 3,000 years old. Designated a natural monument of the city.   It is 30 m high, has a circumference of 20 m, and its b …

Great Camphor tree at Takeo Shrine…の続きを読む

  Beautiful Japanese Garden, located in the south-western foot of Mifuneyama.   Construction of the garden took about 3 years and completed in 1845, the area is about 5ha. The dynamic cliffs of Mifuneyama Mount …

Mifuneyama-rakuen Garden…の続きを読む

  The landmark of Takeo Onsen.  Romon Gate, which was designed by a renowned architect in the Meiji Era, Kingo Tatsuno, and is at the entrance of the Onsen area. The gate has become the symbol of Takeo Onsen.   …

Romon Gate…の続きを読む

  Takeo Onsen resort Takeo has 1200 years history and is located in the western part of Saga-prefecture. The hot spring temperature is 18 to 52 degrees. Spring quality is smooth with alkaline simple hot spring.  It …

Takeo and Ureshino travel guide…の続きを読む

  The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Japan the 2nd longest in the World. Splendid and beautiful view from the thrilling suspension bridge over the Naruko river valley. The bridge is located in Kokonoe near …

Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi…の続きを読む

  Only here in Japan,  the stone-covered Weir constructed. Yamada weir is a construction for the irrigation system that water is supplied from Yamada weir in Chikugo through the canal to the Triple Water Wheel to ri …

Yamada Weir…の続きを読む

  Hoshuyama district, a mountain area blessed with nature, Koisiwara district, pottery industry representative of Kyushu. Toho is a small village with a population of about 2,000 people in Fukuoka-prefecture, and is …

Toho Village…の続きを読む

  Time-honored scenery, back to 100 years ago. The Avenue is located in Yoshii-machi,  Ukiha-city.  Shirakabe, literary meaning is white wall. The avenue of houses with white wall were constructed about 100 years ag …

Shirakabe-dori Avenue…の続きを読む

  Akizuki is a former Castle town located in northern part of Asakura.  It is a famous spot for cherry blossom in spring and fall foliage in autumn.     You can enjoy the harmony of countryside landscape a …

Akizuki…の続きを読む

  Asakura is the only area in Japan to use water wheels for irrigation. The irrigation system used the Triple Water Wheel was completed in 1760. The water is supplied from Yamada weir in Chikugo through the canal to …

Asakura Triple Water Wheel…の続きを読む