Takachiho, in Miyazaki-prefecture
Takachiho is located in the south is Aso and offers dynamic nature Takachiho Gorge.
The gorge has been created by volcanic activity of Aso for many years.
The V-shaped narrow and deep gorge formed by columnar joins is made by erosion
due to water flow of the Gokase river over many years.
In addition, here is the birthplace of Japanese mythology.
It is the supposed site of legend where Amaterasu, the Shrine
Sun Goddess, disturbed by her brother’s cruel pranks, hid herself in a cave, prompting
the other gods and goddesses to try and lure her out.
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Showano-machi, in Bungo-takada, Oita-prefecture
Time back Japan’s 60 years ago, one of worthwhile place to visit in Bungo-takada, Kunisaki
Peninsula, Oita-prefecture. The era that lasted till about 30 years ago in Japanese history,
Bungo-takada was the most prosperous in Kunisaki Peninsula for over 300 years from the
Edo period up to 1900.
Here remains various old structures and remnants of regional Japanese.
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Oniishi Bozu-Jigoku exploring, in Beppu, Oita-prefecture
Oniishi Bozu-Jigoku is one of the excitng Hell tour, located next to Umi-jigoku.
This jigoku is first mentioned in bungo fudoki historical document from the year 733.
The name “Oniishi” is taken from the name of the location, and “bozu jigoku” after
the grey-colored bubbles which emerge from boiling mud pools and resemble
the shaven heads of monks.
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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.
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Beppu Onsen down town, in Oita-prefecture
Beppu is one of the most famous Onsen resort in Japan. Beppu Onsen resort is located on a slope
from mount Tsurumi to facing Beppu Bay where onsen steam rising from any places.
Boasting more than 2,800 hot spring sources and flowing rate of nearly 137,000 kiloliters per day,
Beppu is considered a paradise of hot springs famous for high therapeutic effects.
One of the most visiting place to wander about is the down town around JR Beppu Station
where you can find a lot of Japanese culture what you near seen and felt before.
Public Onsen facilities, shoppes, restaurants, cafes and bars.
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Sakura-jima island, in Kagoshima-prefecture
Sakura-jima Island is the symbol of Kagoshima.
The smoke and steam rises almost every day from the active volcano Minamidake.
Formerly an island, it became connected with the Osumi Peninsula in 1914 when
lava from its summit closed the channel between the two.
Sakura-jima Ferry connects Kagoshima-city and Sakurajima in 15 minutes and is
operated for 24 hours.
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Umi-Jigoku exploring, in Beppu, Oita-prefecture
Umi-Jigoku is the most excitng Hell tour
Sea Hell, it resemble of sea, this 200 metre deep, cobalt blue pond of boiling water
emerge 1200 years ago after a volcano explosion.
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Myoban onsen, in Beppu, Oita-prefecture
Myoban onsen located in Beppu, where the Yunohana or Alum have been collected
since more than 200 years ago. Myoban means Alum in Japanese.
Myoban is a geothermal area located at an altitude of 400 metre at the middle
Garan mountain and a little away from the center of Beppu.
Yunohana koya or Alum hut with the straw roof which is the Alum collecting facility
can be visited.
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Usa shrine, in Oita-prefecture
Usa shrine is located in Usa, Oita-prefecture.
One of the most beautiful Shrine in Japan, the head shrine of Hachiman Shrine that is
composed 44,000 shrines that dedicated to the Hachiman Deity.
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Yunotsubo avenue, in Yufuin, Oita-prefecture
Main street in Yufuin located at the foot of mount Yufu. The avenue is started near JR Yufuin
Station and connected to Kinrinko lake. Through Yunotsubo Avenue, it takes about 30 minutes
on foot from JR Yufuin Station to Kinrinko lake.
There are 70 shops, gift shop, galleries, curiosity item shops as well as cafes.
Along the Oita River, which is one street away, it is a recommended walking spot where
you can enjoy the seasonal scenery, and you can find a tranquil atmosphere of Yufuin.
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