Kawabata-dori Shopping Street, in Fukuoka-city
The most historical and traditional local shopping street in Hakata. The entrance of the
shopping street is located next to Kushida Shrine.
Approximately 130 shops built in the 400 metre arcade.
There are also souvenir shops including Hakata dolls, shops collected Hakata Gion Yamakasa
goods, restaurants included Ramen shop where the birth place of Nagahama Ramen.
On the weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, various events are held at the Event square.
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Starbucks at Dazaifu Shrine, in Fukuoka-prefecture
Coffee break under the traditional atmosphere. The restaurant was designed by renown
architecture designer Kengo Kuma in 2011. The concept of the design is Harmony of
Modern and traditional by natural material; 2000 cedar timber is assembled in a traditional
wood structure without using nails. Enjoy the luxurious time in the warmth of wood and the
scent of coffee.
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Karatsu & Yobuko, in Saga-prefecture
Karatsu and Yobuko, located on the Higashi Matsuura Peninsula in the north-western part
of Saga-prefecture, have been prosperous from ancient times as an important point for
trade with Mainland China. Karatsu is a part of Genkai Quasi-National Park, and has many
scenic spots.
Yobuko is a town of Fishing industry, famous for Squid and Morning Market called
Asaichi. Yobuko is located northern tip of Saga-prefecture and is facing
to Genkai-nada Sea. A lot of places were as a Shooting location of
Thailand drama.
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Ukiha Inari Shrine, Fukuoka-prefecture
Breath taking scenery in harmony with the Shrine. Ukiha Inari Shrine, located at foot of Mino
mountain range, 130 m height from sea level. The 90 vermilion coloured Torii Gates stand on
the 300 steps stairs is introduced you from bottom area to the Shrine main building.
From the Shrine compound, a breath taking panoramic view of Chikugo plain in harmony with
Torii Gate can be enjoyed.
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Yame Central Tea Plantation, Fukuoka-prefecture
The country of Green Tea, Yame. The Green Tea grown in Yame is one of the highest grade
of tea throughout Japan. This is the large Tea plantation spreading on a gently sloping hilly
area, about 70 ha.
There is an observatory at the top of hill, Ariake bay as well as Shimabara Peninsula in
Nagasaki-prefecture can be seen on sunny days.
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Nakasu, in Fukuoka-city
One of the largest entertainment districts in western Japan, bustling at night with young people
and business men and women. Around 2000 eating and drinking establishments including Yatai
is crammed in this area, Neon light reflect alluringly on the Naka River.
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Kunisaki Peninsula, in Oita-prefecture
Kunisaki Peninsula is a rural area located on the north-east side of
Oita-prefecture. It is especially popular for it’s onsen, and trekking, and
the local cuisine can be enjoyed as well. Kunisaki peninsula began to
develop 1,300 years ago as a sacred religious ground influenced by
local mountain and nature worship.
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Kaichu Torii, in Saga-prefecture
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.
In August, Yukino Lantern Festival will be held, the view of 500 lanterns and torii on the
ocean is very romantic.
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Amakusa, in Kumamoto-prefecture
Amakusa is situated on an archipelago consisting of several island on the
west side of Kumamoto. It possesses a beautiful lush green landscape and
natural geological formations giving the islands the designation “national
Geopark”. Marine activities such dolphin watching, boat tours, seafood &
local delicacies can be enjoyed. Amakusa also has an important historical
significance to Christians.
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Population
Amakusa-city : 70,500 people, Kami-Amakusa-city : 22,500 person, Reihoku-machi : 6,400 people
Hitoyoshi, in Kumamoto-prefecture
Hitoyoshi is a castle town once prosperous as a river port, and boasts the ruins of the
Hitoyoshi castle and Hitoyoshi Onsen.
The Hitoyoshi Onsen is the collective name for 30-add hot springs including Sagara
Onsen, all of which are supplied with hot water from sources around Hitoyoshi Station
and in the basin of Kuma-gawa River.
The most exiting thing in Hitoyoshi is Kumasawa-kudari that is riding on a boat maneuvered
by a master polar down the Kuma-gawa River, one of the three fast streams in Japan.
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