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Kagamiyama Observatory
Overview Kagamiyama is a mountain with an altitude of 284m, and it is a famous spot that boasts a superb view overlooking not only the city, but also Niji-no-Matsubara and Karatsu Bay. In addition, Mt. Kagami is colored by many…
Amano Yasugawara
Overview A short walk down the road from Amano Iwato Shrine is a path that leads down to the river below. After a few minutes on this path you will see neat little piles of stones stacked along the river…
Amano Iwato Shrine
Overview Ama-no-Iwato is a cave that appears in one of the most famous passages of Japanese mythology, the myth of Amaterasu Omikami hiding behind Iwato. Ama-no-Iwato Shrine in Takachiho Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, is dedicated to Ama-no-Iwato, which is believed to…
Niji no Matsubara
Overview Spanning a length of beach in view of the castle, Niji no Matsubara stretches along the coast with a fabled count of over one million hand-planted pine trees. The forest is approximately 500 meters wide, and 4.5 kilometers long.…
Fukuoka Zoo & Botanical Garden
Overview Located in the center of Fukuoka City and easily accessible by public transportation, this zoo and botanical garden is popular for its behavioral exhibits that allow visitors to observe the true ecology of animals up close, such as the…
Takachiho
Overview Takachiho is one of Japan’s representative scenic spots, designated as a national scenic natural monument in 1934 as the Gokase River Gorge. It is known for the unique beauty of the valley formed by columnar joints, including Manai Falls,…
