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  Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta

  Posted in: Shikoku, Tokushima

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  At the Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta in Minami, Tokushima, there are events that allow visitors to interact with sea turtles on weekends and public holidays. During the nights from May to August, loggerhead turtles land on Ohama Beach in Minami. Right next to the beach is a museum dedicated to sea turtles. Sea turtle museums are rare around the world.

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  Townscape of Udatsu, Wakimachi

  Posted in: Shikoku, Tokushima

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  Wakimachi at Mima City is the town where indigo merchant enjoyed prosperity in the Edo period (1603–1868). Stretching along 430 meters, there is “Udatsu” street or townscape as a symbol of wealth. The oldest existing building was built in 1707. Besides Udatsu, there are “Mushikomado” and “Shitomido” that also have unique architecture with. It was designated as an important national preservation district for its traditional buildings.

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  Sego-don Mura Village

  Posted in: Kyushu, Kagoshima

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  The Hinatayama Sego-don Mura Village now has a new addition a Saigo Takamori-themed inn. Situated in the Hinatayama Onsen Village, the inn’s building is modeled after the Ryuho Residence Saigo used to stay at when on vacation in the village, thus making it a historically important facility as well. Complete with a beautiful Japanese garden, this facility provides a new great tourist attraction.

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  Sakurajima

  Posted in: Kyushu, Kagoshima

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  Sakurajima, the major tourist destination in Kagoshima Prefecture, is one of the world's major active volcanoes, with the smoke still rising from its crater. It is located about 4 km from central Kagoshima City and a 15-minute ferry ride from the downtown area. Sakurajima Yogan Nagisa Park, just a 10-minute walk from the Sakurajima Ferry Terminal, has a foot bath where you can relax and enjoy your experience.

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  Kirishima Hot Spring Village

  Posted in: Kyushu, Kagoshima

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  Kirishima is one of Kagoshima’s leading hot spring resorts, with many hot spring hotels and ryokan that let their overnight guests and day-trippers alike enjoy hot spring bathing.

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  Ogawa Falls

  Posted in: Kyushu, Kagoshima

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  To visit Ogawa Falls, you need to walk through a nature trail from the parking lot. The waterfall is majestic at 46 meters high and 60 meters wide.

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  Tanegashima Space Center

  Posted in: Kyushu, Kagoshima

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  Visitors to JAXA Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane-cho can look around its facilities on their own or join a guided tour led by a full-time guide.

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  Kirishima-Jingu

  Posted in: Kyushu, Kagoshima

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  Imagine yourself wearing a kimono and walking leisurely through the shrine believed to be the site where the grandson of the sun goddess descended in ancient days. This program, “Stroll through Kirishima-Jingu Shrine in a Kimono” is a great way to get away from your daily life and experience something completely new!

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  Ohko Waterfall

  Posted in: Kyushu, Kagoshima

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  Yakushima (Kagoshima Prefecture) is an island 360km south of Fukuoka, which is a small round shape and 90% covered in forest. In the center are mountains of over 1,800m above sea level, including Mount Miyanoura (1,936m), which is the highest peak in Kyushu, and features unique vegetation that changes as the altitude rises.

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  Takachiho Shrine

  Posted in: Kyushu, Miyazaki

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  Takachiho Shrine enshrines the deities of the other 88 main local shrines of Takachiho. Built approximately 1,900 years ago, the shrine has a long history. It enshrines deities of good harvests, marriage prospects, transport safety, and lifting of bad luck, and attracts many faithful. Huge trees tower over the shrine premises, such as the 800-year-old "Chichibu Cedar" and the "Couple Cedar", which is said to be good for fortune in marriage. "Takachiho Kagura" is also performed every night in...

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  Ishikawauchi

  Posted in: Kyushu, Miyazaki

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  Ishikawauchi in Kijo Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, is where the late literary master "Saneatsu Mushanokoji" created his vision of utopia: "Hyuga Atarashiki-Mura". There are many facilities that make use of the area’s abundant nature, allowing visitors to enjoy the mountains of Miyazaki Prefecture. Located around one hour by expressway from Miyazaki Airport, it also attracts many visitors from outside the prefecture.

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  Amano Iwato Shrine

  Posted in: Kyushu, Miyazaki

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  Amano Iwato Shrine, famous for the wishing stone stacks of Amano Yasugawara, is located in the town of Takachiho in Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture. Known as a power spot of Miyazaki, Amano Iwato Shrine attracts many people seeking "goshuin" (shrine red seals) and amulets. This is the land of the legend of Amano Iwato, which is found in the chronicles of Japanese mythology, Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. The shrine complex has two main shrines, Nishi-Hongu and Higashi-Hongu, both of which are...

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