Kirishima is famous for Kirishima Shrine which is an Important Cultural
Property. Ibusuki is a hot spring resort representing Kyushu, and is located along the sea at the southernmost end of the Satsuma
peninsula.
The Nichinan Kaigan Coast, located in the southeast side, also have many
tourist attractions such as Toi-Misaki, Udo-jingu
shrine and the Miyazaki Sea Gaia.
More destination, Yoshinogari-iseki is the name of a large and complex
Yoshinogari archaeological site used between
the 3rd century BC and the 3rd century AD.
Fukuoka-ken is also a perfect place for sightseeing and hiking, because of the rich in
nature where it is not surrounded
by the sea, but is also located near beautiful mountains.
Nagasaki-ken is also blessed with rich natural environments such asUnzen including Shimabara in Unzen-Amakusa National Park and Sasebo including Hirado in Saikai National Park.
Yufuin is also a Onsen resort, where is known for music and film festivals held
in summer,
which are visited by many tourist from all over the country. The Kunisaki-hanto peninsula, is known for many Buddhist monuments that
tell you of prosperity that the Buddhist culture had enjoy there in old
times.
Miyazaki-ken is situated in the southeastern part of Kyushu. Must visit area is Takachiho, where offers Takachiho-kyo Gorge, and the myths and legends spots
of the foundation of Japan where you can enjoy Kagura. Ebino-kogen Plateau, is a volcanic zone and belongs to Kirishima-Yaku National
Park, which was
the first to be designated as a national park. Huga is a bay city where offers a beautiful cape with exposed rock formations
and natural harbor.
Kumamoto-ken, Kumamoto-ken is located in the center of Kyushu and has two national parks,
namely Aso-Kyuju National Park and Unzen-Amakusa National Park. The Aso district, where is located at the east side, has an active volcano, Mt Aso, with one of the
largest calderas in the world and many hot springs. The Amakusa district has the Amakusa-Gokyo (five bridges), historical sites with tragic
stories of
the Christian martyrs, and scenic site of the islands and saw-toothed coast.
Kagoshima-ken is located at the southern extremity of Kyushu.
Samurai-jima, an active volcano with a rising column of smoke, floating in Kagoshima Bay, is the
mountain symbol in Kagoshima-city. Kagoshima-city was a castle town where the historical spots remain such as
Sengan-en and Shiro-yama. Chiran is called a small Kyoto in Kagoshima, and offers you fine collection
of Samurai houses and
gardens that were built about 260 years ago.
Oita-ken, is located in the northeast of Kyushu.To the north is a lava plateau, where you can
enjoy the dynamic beauty of the Yaba-kei Gorge all the year round. The vast volcanic area that occupies a greater portion of the prefectural
territory boasts the
abundance of hot springs. Beppu is one of best hot spring resort in Japan, and offers you hyped attraction
"Burning Hell"
MANY DIFFERENT COLORS that is a collection of hot springs
Nagasaki-ken is located in the northwestern part of Kyushu and has numerous places of historical interest filled with a multitude of cultural treasures. Nagasaki-ken has played an important role in Japan’s history of international
relations, enjoying
active exchanges with China, Korea, Dutch and many other countries. In particular, Nagasaki-city was the exclusive stage for interactions with western Europe,
during the period of National Isolation (1641 to 1858).
Yamaguchi-ken is located in the westernmost part of Honshu, and is linked with Kitakyushu-city
in Fukuoka-ken with the Kanmon-kyo Bridge and the Kanmon Tunnel. Its geographical location and ocean current, it has given historical importance
and cultural
exchanged with other regions. You can experience historic sites telling old history even now in Yamaguchi-city, Hagi and
Tsuwano.
And also we offer scenic spots taking pride in the world including Akiyoshi-dai Plateau and miscellaneous things such as Fugue cuisine in Shimonoseki.
Saga-ken is located in the northwestern part of Kyushu.
The shoreline of the Higashi-Matsu-Ural-hanto Peninsula facing the Genkai-Nada
is a saw-toothed
coast with many outlying islets sitting in the offing. In this region are many natural rich places to visit, such as Nijino-Matsubara and Nanatu-gama. The western part of the Saga-ken is a region famous for producing ceramics
and porcelain, particularly the towns of Arita and Karatsu. Karatsu is also the town, which prospered as the Karatsu Castle town of Nabeshima lord.
Fukuoka-ken is located in the north side of Kyushu, and will be the arrival point
for most visitors to Kyushu whether they cross over by the Kanmon-kyo Bridge, or the tunnel
at the Kanmon strait in Kitakyushu-city, or fly into Fukuoka airport in Fukuoka-city. Fukuoka-ken was the first place to touch the continental culture in Japan.
Ever since the Government-General of Kyushu was set up in the place known
as Dazaifu in the 7th century, Fukuoka has grown as the hub of the Kyushu region,
and features famous sights with historic and cultural.
Where to visit in Kyushu
Kyushu is the third-largest island of Japan and most southerly and westerly of
its four main islands.
Kyushu is the best destination in Japan and it has various tourist attractions
and offers you unforgettable experiences at anytime and anyplace.
We, Japan KYUSHU Tourist offer you
a full range of Kyushu holidays in Japan designed by expertises that have
a lot of experiences traveling in Kyushu region.
Kyushu is the best destination in Japan, offers you unforgettable experiences.
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