The Nagoya Castle and Encampment Ruins is a special historic site extending throughout the city of Karatsu and the town of Genkai and is the location where the long relations・・・
Access InformationAccess/1517The one thing that comes to mind during autumn in Karatsu is the Karatsu Kunchi Festival. The Hikiyama, festival floats and the stars of the festival are on display year-roun・・・
Access InformationAccess/1718Karatsu Castle was built in 1608. This castle is located facing the sea and is situated in the northern part of Karatsu City. Karatsu Castle is also known as Maizuru (Dancing・・・
Access InformationAccess/1575This structure is the former home of Koreyoshi Takatori (1850 - 1927), a successful coal baron. This residence is a National Important Cultural Property and is an important s・・・
Access InformationAccess/2550It is said that the name “Ureshino” came from the story of when Empress Jingu noted that her soldiers became reinvigorated after having a hot bath in the Onsen on return from・・・
Access InformationAccess/1429The Kyushu Ceramics Museum has been accumulating ceramics and porcelain from every corner of Kyushu with a focus on Hizen porcelain. On display in the museum are the period f・・・
Access InformationAccess/1455The porcelain of Arita Village has had an influence on the world of porcelain as well as appealing to European royalty since the 17th century. The first thing that grabs one’・・・
Access InformationAccess/1506In Okawachiyama, Imari City there were many kilns under complete control of the Nabeshima clan in Edo period (since 1603). Surrounded on three sides by mountains and with its・・・
Access InformationAccess/1782Along with Fushimiinari and Kasamainari Shrines, Yutokuinari Shrine is one of the 3 great Inari shrines. The Inari (a harvest God) is nicknamed “Yutoku-san” by the locals.・・・
Access InformationAccess/1384The Amakusa Christian Museum vividly displays the history of Christians in Kyushu in an easy to understand format. Focusing on the Shimabara Rebellion, the museum has on disp・・・
Access InformationAccess/2965Kumamoto Castle, also known as Ginnan Castle (ginkgo castle) is regarded as one of the 3 best castles in Japan. It is famous for the magnificent cherry trees in its grounds. ・・・
Access InformationAccess/2706Honmaru Goten Palace Reception Hall (Lord’s Extravagant Inner Palace Reception Hall) The “Honmaru Goten” Palace Reception Hall or Lord’s Extravagant Inner Palace Reception H・・・
Access InformationAccess/2226The Suizen-Ji Joju-En is a Kaiyuteien*, a type of Japanese garden. In this garden, said to imitate the 53 Stations of the Tokaido Road*, visitors can enjoy this beautiful gar・・・
Access InformationAccess/1618Kitsuki City is the sole Japanese city which is a so-called sandwich castle town, named for the city’s layout. By taking a stroll though this Edo period castle town, visitors・・・
Access InformationAccess/1533Takachiho Amano-Iwato-jinja Shrine is famous for the myth of Ama-no-Iwato* and Amaterasu (Sun Goddess), a Japanese god. This shrine has two Shinto shrines placed west and eas・・・
Access InformationAccess/1902The “Yokagura”, a theatrical Shinto dance, occurs throughout Miyazaki prefecture. The 33 parts of the Yokagura are usually danced beginning at sunset and continues till dawn.・・・
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