Fukuoka tower

One of the must visit spots is the 234 metre high Fukuoka tower. It is the highest

coastal tower in Japan and is covered with 8000 two way mirrors.

April 06, 2025

Hoshino village / Stone-built rice terraces

The most beautiful stone-built rice terraces in Hoshino village are those in Hirouchi

and Uehara. These rice terraces won the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Award

in the “Beautiful Japanese Village Landscape Contest” in 1994, and were selected

as one of the “100 Best Rice Terraces in Japan” in 1999. The 425 rice terraces

spread across an area of approximately 12.6 hectares and 137 steps, create a beautiful

staircase pattern that follows the shape of the mountain.

April 05, 2025

Peace Park

Established in 1955 near the Ground Zero where the Atomic Bomb was dropped at 11:02 am

on Aug. 09, 1945. Peace Memorial Ceremony is held in front of the statue on August 9 every

year and the Mayor of Nagasaki makes the “Nagasaki peace declaration” for the whole world.

April 04, 2025

Tabira Church

The church was designed by Tetsukawa Yosuke, a famous architect of
various churches in Nagasaki-prefecture, and built between December 1915 and

October 1917.

April 03, 2025

Sun Messe Nichinan

Japan’s own replica of Moai Statues. Enjoy a breath taking panoramic view of

the Pacific Ocean, the Sun Messe Nichinan has replicas of the Moai statues

from the Easter Island placed here and there in the area.

April 02, 2025

Nagasaki Tram

The Nagasaki Electric Tramway provides a convenient and
affordable way to travel around the main attractions of Nagasaki-city.

April 01, 2025

Attack on Titan / Oyama dam in Hita  

The dam in Isayama’s home town, Oyama, in Hita. It is partially operated as a public

park. As part of the project to celebrate ten years of publication for the Attack on Titan

manga, a crowdfunding project was organized by volunteers from Hita city.

Stage one of the bronze statue project, a statue depicting young Eren, Mikasa and

Armin is installed here. Imagining Oyama Dam as Wall Maria, this statue recreates

the opening scene in which Titans first attack!

March 31, 2025

Open-air Theater Tao-no-oka

In this breathtaking landscape, you will find the “Sky Stage,” where you can experience

a dynamic performance by DRUM TAO, a world-renowned Japanese taiko group .

With no roof or walls, this special stage uses the stunning natural scenery as its backdrop.

It is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience you can only have here.

March 30, 2025

Kaichu Torii gates

Kaichu Torii gates in the sea have become a popular photo spot when the tide is high. 

The  “Floating Torii Gate” of Ouo Shrine stands on the shallow area of the ocean in 

Tara-cho, which has 6 meter tide difference. It changes its appearance every time you

look at it, and it is a famous tourist spot.

March 28, 2025

Kumano Magaibutsu

Hewn in a rock Mt. Tahara are two of largest Buddhist stone carvings in all Japan.  

It is located in Kunisaki peninsula. A Fudo-myu-o 8 meter in heigt and Dainich-nyurai

6.8 meter height.  Said to have been carved in the Heian period, they have received

government designation as Important Cultural Properties.

March 27, 2025