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…
Okawachiyama Village
Overview Okawachiyama village, Imari City, where the sheer folding screen rocks create a unique landscape reminiscent of a landscape painting. In the Edo period, the Saga clan (the Nabeshima family) used the official kiln, and now it is a pottery…
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.…
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,…
Daikanbo & Milk Road
Overview Daikanbo (大観峰) is a mountain located in Aso City of Kumamoto prefecture. Its elevation is 935.9 meters above sea level. Daikanbo is the best view spot in Aso City where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the…
