Best Tourist Spots In Kyushu・Okinawa

6 Reviews

Designed by Team Lab, 'Forest of Resonating Lamps' that lights like going with us, has appeared at a lobby of Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel! Open the door, and the another world will wait you.

3 Reviews

10 thousand trees, and 130 thousand square meters forest are in autumn colors. What's more, we can see the autumn leaf reflections at Fuyu Sanso House.◎Admission fees: 500 yen. Parking area is free.

10 Reviews

A balloon competition starts at seven in the morning. The scenery of countless hot-air balloons taking off was very arresting. What's more, we can see the morning glow at the same time.◎In 2018, 10/31-11/4. It's over this year, but you should go next year if you want.

13 Reviews

The most beautiful beach in the East under the huge sky without any obstructions. The nice view of the bridge connecting Kurima-jima Island is also attractive. As the sun shines strongly, the beautiful color of the water appears. But in the off-season, you can enjoy beach combing.

8 Reviews

The nearest island from Ishigaki is Taketomi. Located in the west side of the island, West Pier (Nishi Sambashi) is a popular spot to see the beautiful sunset! Only people who stay in the island can see this ever-changing scenery.◎To go to Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Port (Terminal for isolated islands), use An'ei Kanko's reguler express ferry /10~15min /round-trip 1150yen

15 Reviews

Kabira Bay in Ishigaki Island shows us various color of the sea changes by the tide and weather. Emerald green sometimes, and gradation of pale and gentle blue sometimes, it has different scenery every time I visit. I really want you all to see it!

11 Reviews

Nabegataki Fall is a rare waterfall we can walk its reverse. Though it's not so big, we can see it very close and that much volume of water is powerful! It has become famous since it was used for the location of TV commercial.

13 Reviews

The most beautiful beach in the East under the huge sky without any obstructions. The nice view of the bridge connecting Kurima-jima Island is also attractive. As the sun shines strongly, the beautiful color of the water appears. But in the off-season, you can enjoy beach combing.

8 Reviews

30 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island, if you can see the pure white Shirahama shining in the place where the color of the sea changes, it is a phantom island. This island, which can only be reached by boat, has a beautiful view of the sea and blue sky. It is also a snorkeling spot.

1 Reviews

Beppu Hatto means eight hot spring areas in Beppu. There are uncountable onsen here in the town giving off the steam, and it's like an amusement park of onsen! What's more, there are ten kinds of spring qualities, so you can enjoy different kinds of onsen.

5 Reviews

You can enjoy great nature and Aso's specialty food. You will be fascinated with the scenery that you can see only here in the world.

2 Reviews

This Reclining Buddha is the biggest one as for a bronze stature, and the total length is 41meters, the height 11meters, and the weight 300tons! The soles are also big, and the people who touch them, can become healthy and make various wishes true.◎It's well know as a spiritual power spot where the visitors can get good fortune for money. Access: 3min walk from Kido Nanzoin Mae Station

8 Reviews

The nearest island from Ishigaki is Taketomi. Located in the west side of the island, West Pier (Nishi Sambashi) is a popular spot to see the beautiful sunset! Only people who stay in the island can see this ever-changing scenery.◎To go to Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Port (Terminal for isolated islands), use An'ei Kanko's reguler express ferry /10~15min /round-trip 1150yen

11 Reviews

Here's a very photogenic spot of a white torii arch which stands in front of husband-and-wife rocks and looks beautiful with the blue sky and the sea. The time of evening glow is nice of course, if you visit around noon, the tide is not low and we can see the beautiful figure standing on the sea.

8 Reviews

30 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island, if you can see the pure white Shirahama shining in the place where the color of the sea changes, it is a phantom island. This island, which can only be reached by boat, has a beautiful view of the sea and blue sky. It is also a snorkeling spot.

4 Reviews

The bridge is said that it is one of the three greatest bridges in japan (The others are Nihon-bashi bridge and Kintai-kyo bridge) and national important cultural property.

16 Reviews

Taketomi Island's time passes slowly. Traditional red tiles, cute Shisa, coral fences and white sand street… All of them makes us happy! You can also find many photogenic places with flowers all the year around.◎Izumiya with lovely arch of Bougainvillea is an inn! Access to Taketomi: 10~15 min by ferry from Ishigaki Port. 1150yen for a round-trip.

2 Reviews

Yachiyoza is a very valuable building that still has the style in Edo period and is recognized as a National Important Cultural Property. As we come inside, the scenery is very awesome. It's used even now every week, a famous Kabuki actor Ebizō Ichikawa often plays here. If it has not performances on that day, visitors can see inside, and also the dressing room and stage.

1 Reviews

It's a ruin of war used as a testing ground of torpedo belonged to old Japanese navy during the time of war. This place appeared in a Japanese animated movie 'The Boy And The Beast'. Now, it's known as a photo spot for portrait or starry sky.

1 Reviews

Sadabama (Akabaka) Beach has a historical site called Sadabama that has a connections with younger brother of the first king of Ryukyu Kingdom. You can see the whole beach from the rock. It had been a little known beach, but became famous as a music video location place for TWICE.

3 Reviews

Located at Kohamajima Island, Sugar Road is a straight road going through the sugar cane fields. It's so beautiful that it's been used as a location for TV dramas. Also, it's a very refreshing place to only ride a bicycle and go down the road.◎You can see the grown and tall sugar canes from summer to autumn at the both sides of the road.

2 Reviews

Beautiful, that adjective is apt for this historical architecture.

1 Reviews

Ryukyu Kingdom's symbolic building. Its deep red gives a strong impression against the background of the blue sky in Okinawa. You must-see spot in Okinawa.

2 Reviews

Katsuren Castle is a world heritage in Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture. You can find it just before Kaichu Road. The beautiful curved stone walls are particular in Okinawa. There're many color-cones at the site upward to regulate tourists increased lately.

3 Reviews

A specialty store of smoothie made from famous mongo grown in Miyako Island and other 15 or more kinds. On the middle of your journey, take a calm rest in a hammock on the grass. The interior like tropical countries is also attractive.

5 Reviews

It was so delicious that I visited again. There are many kinds of strawberry parfaits, but if you come to Hakata, you should definitely try Amaou. Amaou Parfait, 2,200yen. Even though it is such a big maximum size, this price. Isn't it dangerous? cheap? delicious!

2 Reviews

A shop where you can eat fluffy pancakes in a spacious space. It's open from 8:00 in the morning, so you can use it as a morning. I thought it would be a good day to spend the morning eating delicious pancakes in a wonderful space with a sweet smell. It has a glossy appearance, a soft texture, and a sweet smell.

8 Reviews

Fusaki beach is a famous spot to see the sunset. The sunset scenery from the beach and 'Fusaki angel pier' will become your unforgettable memory.

7 Reviews

The Room is very spacious and Equipped Enough, you can relax like in your room. The ocean can be seen from the room, why don’t you enjoy the nature.

5 Reviews

Floating breakfast limited to 3 groups a day. Breakfast at the resort hotel pool is exciting from the morning. There are still few places in Japan where you can float, so I recommend it.

3 Reviews

Oita is a representative onsen prefecture in Japan. And in Beppu, you can enjoy visiting the hot spring sources, called Jigoku (hell) in Japanese. The colorful Jigoku, and greenhouse that uses the geothermal heat, there are many places to see.

1 Reviews

At Unzen Jigoku, a place wrapped in the smell of sulfur as soon as we arrive, we can see the scenery of steam and autumn colored leaves at the same tine. What's more, in the atmosphere like hell (Jigoku means 'hell' in Japanese), we can eat specialty foods such as Onsen Tamago (egg steamed by hot spring). Of course, don't miss to soak in a hot spring at Unzen Onsen Town.

1 Reviews

Beppu Hatto means eight hot spring areas in Beppu. There are uncountable onsen here in the town giving off the steam, and it's like an amusement park of onsen! What's more, there are ten kinds of spring qualities, so you can enjoy different kinds of onsen.

5 Reviews

Glover Garden was registered as a world heritage in 2015. In Christmas season, it's lit up and has different atmosphere than usual! You can see the night Nagasaki city illumination.◎Parking area is available near here. But its better for you to go to Oura Tenshu-dou Shita Station, then walk to Glover Garden. I took these photos in 2012, it has become more gorgeous now for such as projection mapping.

3 Reviews

The Hashima Island looks like a military ship. The ruins were the first apartments constructed of concrete in Japan and look weird now. But just the scenery of this World Heritage can recall worker's sprit in the coal mine at that time.

2 Reviews

Even its decent figure standing on the mountain top is nice, the superb view from the 100meters high fascinates the traveler's hearts more than anything. In the castle site, you can enjoy virtual trip going back 600 years.

5 Reviews

Wisteria becomes full bloom around Golden Week Holidays in May at Kawachi Fuji Garden. The biggest highlight is this wisteria tunnel. By the way, all of the wisteria flowers are beautiful.

4 Reviews

During the flower festival at Uminonakamichi Sea Side Park has Japanese arts at cosmos fields, which may look excellent in your Instagram. What else, you can enjoy autumn colored red Kochia and cockscomb, and so on.◎Admission fees: 450 yen. Parking fees: 520 yen.

2 Reviews

Utopia Farm Miyakojima is a touring farm located 10 min by car from Miyako Air Port. We can see gardens of mango, flower, and fruit for only 350 yen. Under 12 years old children don't need entrance fee.

16 Reviews

Taketomi Island's time passes slowly. Traditional red tiles, cute Shisa, coral fences and white sand street… All of them makes us happy! You can also find many photogenic places with flowers all the year around.◎Izumiya with lovely arch of Bougainvillea is an inn! Access to Taketomi: 10~15 min by ferry from Ishigaki Port. 1150yen for a round-trip.

1 Reviews

Depot Island has more than 130 shops of food and fashion. And its buildings are very fashionable, so we can enjoy all day taking photos excellent for Instagram.

1 Reviews

Seeing a tasteful castle town, you can go around a moat on a donko boat. What with going through a narrow waterway and visiting stalls on water, about 70 minutes boat trip is full of good points to see.

5 Reviews

A spiritual power spot in Okinawa where the Ryukyu myths are still alive. Located such a place, and you can visit some sanctuaries by just walking along the path with a guide. Rising rock mountain, an observatory above the sea…although you are unbelieving, must feel something strong!◎No holidays Open: 9:00-17:00 (Oct-Mar 16:00) Barrier-free course for wheelchairs Entrance Fee: adult ￥820 check out HP for child and discounts

7 Reviews

A power spot for love... A heart-shaped natural tide pool that only appears for an hour at low tide. If you miss this miraculous time, you'll find yourself in the ocean...be sure to check the low tide times in advance. The road to the coast where Heart Rock is located is like a jungle. You can dive through a tunnel of plants you've never seen before. I was so excited all the way along the way...

5 Reviews

Dazaifutenmangu is a major shrine for success in the entrance examination. Even on snowy days, the fortune slips with a color of pink plum blossom are beautiful! I felt the many prayers of many students who had tried to get over the hard winter and get happy spring.◎It has an easy access by train and bus. And there's a large parking area.

4 Reviews

When the tide is low, we can walk under the torii arch standing in the sea. It shows us the different scenery by the time we visit here.

5 Reviews

Dazaifutenmangu is a major shrine for success in the entrance examination. Even on snowy days, the fortune slips with a color of pink plum blossom are beautiful! I felt the many prayers of many students who had tried to get over the hard winter and get happy spring.◎It has an easy access by train and bus. And there's a large parking area.

11 Reviews

Here's a very photogenic spot of a white torii arch which stands in front of husband-and-wife rocks and looks beautiful with the blue sky and the sea. The time of evening glow is nice of course, if you visit around noon, the tide is not low and we can see the beautiful figure standing on the sea.

5 Reviews

Wisteria becomes full bloom around Golden Week Holidays in May at Kawachi Fuji Garden. The biggest highlight is this wisteria tunnel. By the way, all of the wisteria flowers are beautiful.

11 Reviews

Nabegataki Fall have lighting show in every spring. Though the waterfall is so beautiful that it's called as 'curtain of water', when it's illuminated, you can possible to take pictures of more fantastic one.◎Entrance fee; 300 yen. The loghting show is held different terms in each year. In the past, it has held in Golden Week Holidays, or around the end of March.

1 Reviews

Sengan-en is a garden of the old Satsuma Clan since Edo Period. Outside the garden, there're beautiful blue Kinko Bay and big Sakurajima Mountain! You can see the scenery of Kagoshima such as cherry blossoms in spring. Also, they prepare massive kinds of local souvenir like Satsuma Kiriko Glass.

8 Reviews

Kondoi Beach is located at Taketomi Island, and nice place for sea bathing. Walking sallow beach to the offing, a little sandy beach appeared and I could take this photo. I felt relaxed in the sea all around me.

13 Reviews

Yonaha Maehama Beach is admired as the best one in the Orient for the impressively beautiful sea and white sands. You can stay leisurely under the beach parasol, swimming in the sea, and also personal water craft! What's more, driving on Kurima Ohashi Bridge with the ocean view!◎Car rental is better. Or, take bus from Hirara to Uechiminami bus stop, then 15 min walk.

3 Reviews

I like a movie 'Princess Mononoke' by Hayao Miyazaki, and I walked in Yakushima Island's Shiratani Unsui Gorge that is said to be a model of the movie. Its inner place is called 'Mononoke Forest', and I was very impressed with the great forest covered completely with moss!◎Access by bus or taxi

10 Reviews

Around 100 colorful hot air balloons starting to expand at the dry riverbed in the morning glow. Then, they rise to the autumn sky above the Saga Plain. Its scenery is very impressive!

2 Reviews

It's well known also as a spiritual power spot in Oita Prefecture. When you enter the gate, go up the stairs, and stand in front of Fukiji Daidou (Temple Hall), you will be wrapped with the mysterious atmosphere of 1300 years history.

1 Reviews

Located at Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, Jufuku-ji Temple opens for limited term in late autumn. They remove tatami mats partly, and put the acrylic boards there. Then, we can see such a beautiful upside-down maple trees reflected on the boards.◎TEL／0956-65-2040 Best Time To See: inquiry is needed. Hours: 12:00-16:00 Fees: free Access: 20 min from Sasa IC of Nishi Kyushu Speedway. Parking area: available for 50 cars.

5 Reviews

Dazaifutenmangu is a major shrine for success in the entrance examination. Even on snowy days, the fortune slips with a color of pink plum blossom are beautiful! I felt the many prayers of many students who had tried to get over the hard winter and get happy spring.◎It has an easy access by train and bus. And there's a large parking area.

5 Reviews

Glover Garden was registered as a world heritage in 2015. In Christmas season, it's lit up and has different atmosphere than usual! You can see the night Nagasaki city illumination.◎Parking area is available near here. But its better for you to go to Oura Tenshu-dou Shita Station, then walk to Glover Garden. I took these photos in 2012, it has become more gorgeous now for such as projection mapping.

1 Reviews

Hitome Hakkei of Shin Yabakei Gorge is a place you can see various shapes of rock in one sight. Its autumn colors are well known, but in winter, you can enjoy the monochromatic scenery like ink painting! On cold days, you may find icicle or something especially in winter.◎It's NOT Hon Yabakei Gorge famous for Blue Cave. The nearest IC: Kusu IC of Oita Express Way. Parking area is available. Bus: 1.5hours from Nakatsu Station.

16 Reviews

Taketomi Island's time passes slowly. Traditional red tiles, cute Shisa, coral fences and white sand street… All of them makes us happy! You can also find many photogenic places with flowers all the year around.◎Izumiya with lovely arch of Bougainvillea is an inn! Access to Taketomi: 10~15 min by ferry from Ishigaki Port. 1150yen for a round-trip.

15 Reviews

The opposite side of famous Kabira Bay. It's a beach known to only people in the know. It has the most transparent sea water in Ishigaki Island, and also many spots that make us want to take photos. This is where I always visit if the weather is fine.

13 Reviews

The most beautiful beach in the East under the huge sky without any obstructions. The nice view of the bridge connecting Kurima-jima Island is also attractive. As the sun shines strongly, the beautiful color of the water appears. But in the off-season, you can enjoy beach combing.

7 Reviews

The heart-rock of Amami Oshima Island is located at the Bira Beach in Tatsugo town near the airport. Also, near a delicious gelato shop La Fonte. Park your car, and walk 5 min in the woods, then you can find the beach in front of you. Many tide pools appear when the tide in on the ebb, and this heart-rock is one of them. We could visit here on the day of spring tide, we could see the most beautiful heart-rock.

5 Reviews

Amami Oshima resort facility along the white sand beach. You can see everything from the inns where you can stay, restaurants where you can enjoy island cuisine, experience facilities, souvenir shops, the clear blue sea that stretches far into the distance, and the beautiful sunset. In the summer, you can also enjoy marine sports at this facility, where you can enjoy Amami Oshima to the fullest.

3 Reviews

In Kagoshima, I find much more beautiful scenery than those of southern resort in other countries.

6 Reviews

Takachiho area has many myths. Manai waterfall is very mysterious and popular spot. You can enjoy the nature surrounded by huge columnar joints at the valley.

4 Reviews

"Sunmesse Nichinan" in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture. The view from the swing on a small hill is very beautiful! You can also take pictures with moai and colorful statues!

3 Reviews

At the southernmost place of Miyazaki, Toi Cape, we can see the precious wild horse called 'Misaki Horse' that live without human helps. The scenery here is really wonderful. I tool this pic just before sunset. I want you to visit here once in your life.

11 Reviews

Here's a very photogenic spot of a white torii arch which stands in front of husband-and-wife rocks and looks beautiful with the blue sky and the sea. The time of evening glow is nice of course, if you visit around noon, the tide is not low and we can see the beautiful figure standing on the sea.

5 Reviews

Wisteria becomes full bloom around Golden Week Holidays in May at Kawachi Fuji Garden. The biggest highlight is this wisteria tunnel. By the way, all of the wisteria flowers are beautiful.

4 Reviews

During the flower festival at Uminonakamichi Sea Side Park has Japanese arts at cosmos fields, which may look excellent in your Instagram. What else, you can enjoy autumn colored red Kochia and cockscomb, and so on.◎Admission fees: 450 yen. Parking fees: 520 yen.

11 Reviews

Nabegataki Fall is a rare waterfall we can walk its reverse. Though it's not so big, we can see it very close and that much volume of water is powerful! It has become famous since it was used for the location of TV commercial.

5 Reviews

Horseback riding experience while gazing at Aso's wilderness. I was healed by the fluttering footsteps. Since it is a guide horse, even first-timers and children could ride the horse with peace of mind. It is closed from December to February and business hours are from 9:00 to 4:00. You can get on as soon as you go, so you can get on with almost no reservations or waiting. The fee is 1500 yen per person for a 5-minute course. It is recommended because you can take a commemorative photo or take a video while riding.

4 Reviews

From Mt.Daikanbo, you can command a view of Aso mountains. Many people come to enjoy the fine view from here.

4 Reviews

I was able to see a truly beautiful sunset at Oita Prefecture's Matama Beach, which is rumored to be the best spot for sunset views in Japan. At the moment when the sun goes down, everyone who watches them sighs in unison! A beautiful sunset early in the new year. I hope this year will be peaceful. . I am posting this with my best wishes.

3 Reviews

Oita is a representative onsen prefecture in Japan. And in Beppu, you can enjoy visiting the hot spring sources, called Jigoku (hell) in Japanese. The colorful Jigoku, and greenhouse that uses the geothermal heat, there are many places to see.

2 Reviews

It's well known also as a spiritual power spot in Oita Prefecture. When you enter the gate, go up the stairs, and stand in front of Fukiji Daidou (Temple Hall), you will be wrapped with the mysterious atmosphere of 1300 years history.

10 Reviews

Around 100 colorful hot air balloons starting to expand at the dry riverbed in the morning glow. Then, they rise to the autumn sky above the Saga Plain. Its scenery is very impressive!

6 Reviews

Designed by Team Lab, 'Forest of Resonating Lamps' that lights like going with us, has appeared at a lobby of Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel! Open the door, and the another world will wait you.

4 Reviews

When the tide is low, we can walk under the torii arch standing in the sea. It shows us the different scenery by the time we visit here.

9 Reviews

HUIS TEN BOSCH is a theme park which models on Holland in the middle ages. The King Of Lights illumination has as many as 13 million lambs, which is the biggest number of lamps! In this season, it's held from 11/3 (2017) to 5/6 (2018).

3 Reviews

There're many lanterns all around the town and stalls of Chinese snacks at Nagasaki Lantern Festival. Many tourists come to see this event from all over Japan. It's held during Chinese New Year, from 2/5 to 2/19 in 2019. The lanterns are lighted from 17:00 to 22:00.

5 Reviews

Glover Garden was registered as a world heritage in 2015. In Christmas season, it's lit up and has different atmosphere than usual! You can see the night Nagasaki city illumination.◎Parking area is available near here. But its better for you to go to Oura Tenshu-dou Shita Station, then walk to Glover Garden. I took these photos in 2012, it has become more gorgeous now for such as projection mapping.