Itoshima, in Fukuoka-prefecture

 

Itoshima is located next to Fukuoka-city, the north side is facing Genkai Sea and has intricate

coastline created by dynamic wave.

The plain and several low mountains between the coastline in the north and Seburu mountain

range in the south create beautiful landscape.

The main industries are fishery and agriculture, including rice, fruits and flowers.

Sake rice is also cultivated and there are also Sake Breweries.

You can enjoy various cuisines such as sea food dish, oyster Barbecue, Sushi as well

as Ramen.

Oshima island, in 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. 

Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture

 

Kitakyushu is the 2nd largest city in Kyushu with a population of 920,00 and is located

at the northern tip of Kyushu. It is the gateway between Kyushu and Honshu and has

long between important location for industry shipping and land transport.

Kitakyushu was chosen for Japan’s modern steel industry from the 17 candidate locations

selected all over Japan and Steel works operation was started in 1901.

Since then the city greatly contributed to Japan’s Industrial modernization.

Kitakyushu possesses numerous natural wonders and tourist attractions.

Nature arears including Mt. Sarakura where is one of the most spectacular and dynamic

night views in the world can be seen, Hiraodai Karst Plateau & Cave, Kanmon strait as well 

well as Wakamatsu North Coast. 

Hiraodai Karst Plateau & Caves, in Fukuoka-prefecture

 

Yougunbaru, which was so names because of the limestone which stands in row like a flock

of sheep in a vast meadow, dolines (conical hollows) and limestone caves create distinctive

scenery. The Plateau offers a different views in each of the four seasons, resembling a burnt

field in the spring, appearing fresh and green in the early summer, and similar to a dry plain

in the fall. 

 

 

Limestone Caves

There are three limestone Caves in Hiraodai Karst and each cave has different unique

features. 

Senbutsu limestone Cave

The largest limestone caves in Hiraodai Karst Plateau

extending about 900 m while meandering toward the northeast. The shape of the cave is

narrow, narrow ceiling ravine with a maximum width of 10 m and a maximum ceiling

height of 15 m.​

Mejiro limestone Cave

It is the longest cave in Hiraodai Karst, over 2 km in length. The highlight of this

cave is the monolithic ceiling which is a very unique structure as a limestone caves.

Ojika Limestone Cave

The cave is called footfall of dinosaurs.  It is the very rare cave in Japan; the entrance

is vertical pit with 25 meter, when getting down to the bottom, you follow the

underground horizontal cave and you can see the hidden aspects of Hiraodai Karst.

Kujukushima Islands, in Sasebo, Nagasaki-prefecture

 

Kujukushima Islands, located at the westernmost tip of the Japanese mainland in Kyushu, Sasebo,

Nagasaki-prefecture. There are a picturesque scenic spot consisting of a complex ria coastline

and 208 large and small islands.

There are only four inhabited islands: Kuroshima, Takashima, Maejima, and Todomari Island,

and almost the entire area was designated as the Saikai National Park in 1955.

There is Kujukushima Islands pleasure boat, departing from Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort.

Unzen, in Nagasaki-prefecture

 

Beautiful highland Onsen Resort situated Unzen National Park. The area was the first area to

be designated as a National Park in Japan.  Whether you are taking in the stunning panoramic

views from top one of the many peaks including Nita-toge Pass or looking up these volcanic 

mountains or Fugen, you will marvel at the spectacular scenery.  As each season brings a vivid

change to the appearance the face of Unzen you may wish to return again and again to enjoy

the full range of rich variations.

Shimabara Peninsula, in Nagasaki-prefecture

 

Shimabara Peninsula is located on the east side of Nagasaki-prefecture.

The peninsula is surrounded by three calm seas and has magnificent nature.

There is a unique landscape created by volcanoes located in the center of

the Peninsula.

Aso, in Kumamoto-prefecture

 

Aso is located almost in the center of Kyushu and possesses the world’s largest

Caldera with 18km west-east and 24km north-south, created by 4 periods of explosive

volcanic activity in the ancient times.

The Caldela is surounding the Outer edge mountain with a circumference of around 120 km

In the Aso Caldera, there are Aso five mountains including Naka-dake mountain 

which is an active volcano where the crater can be viewed from the top. 

Daikanbo peak, on the nirthern part Outer edge mountain is the must place

to visit offering panoramic views of the magnificent scenery including the

Aso five mountains and the serene and beautiful green plains below.

Shirakawa suigen, in Aso, Kumamoto-prefecture

 

Yamanami Highway

 

Yamanami Highway is one of the most beautiful driving route in Kyushu from Yufuin to Aso through

Aso Kuju National Park, it is not expressway.

The literal meaning of Yamanami is a series of mountains.

The beautiful scenery can be enjoyed throughout the year.