Best Places OF Japanese No.1 In Kyushu・Okinawa

The Most Beautiful Beach In The Orient: Yonaha Maehama Beach

Yonaha Maehama Beach was soooooo beautiful that I satisfied of its name 'the most beautiful beach in the Orient'. I could enjoyed all day long with some activities such as banana-boat! Also, many corals and shells were on the beach, so I enjoyed picking them up.

Japan's Largest Heritiera littoralis Tree With As High As 3 Meters Plank Roots

At the upper stream of Nakama River, there's a Japan's largest Heritiera littoralis Tree. The figure of plank roots standing like to protect the trunks is very strong and impressive.

A National Treasure 'Fukiji Temple Hall' With Autumn Colors

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.

The Highest In Japan! A Scenic Suspension Bridge

Kokonoe 'Yume' Suspension Bridge is the highest one in Japan as a bridge for foot passenger only. The primeval forest of Naruko-gawa Valley spreads under 173m drop, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and the fear at the same time.◎Parking lot is available. Admission fee: over 13 years old 500 yen, over 6 years old 200 yen.

Like Snow In May! The Early Summer Scenery Colored With Unique White Flowers

In Tsushima, an unique plant called Chinese Fringetree becomes its best during the Golden Week Holidays, around beginning of May. The slopes in Waniura area becomes white, ant it looks like snowscape! You can enjoy the unique flower viewing in Tsushima.◎Because Tsushima is a big island, Waniura area is relatively near from Hitakatsu Port, but Tsushima Airport and Izuhara Port are farther than you expect. So, you need to inspect the transportation and the required time beforehand ( I took my car boarding on a ferry together). The Korea Observatory stands on the top of Chinese Fringetree Area (in the third pic), you may be able to see Pusan in Korea!

Japan's Southernmost Milky Way You Can See The Center Of The Galaxy

Japan's southernmost island, Hateruma has less light obstacle, so it's suitable for stellar observation! You can see the thick part of the Milky Way, that is to say the center of the Galaxy, much better than those in Honshu region. If the season is good, you can see the Southern Cross, too!◎To Hateruma Island, access by ferry. Bring medicine for motion sickness by yourselves. Stellar Observation Tower's party is good (you need a car). The lights of the Milky Way is slight, you may not be able to see like the first pic. Remember, the Milky Way is seen at the left of the Scorpion. I took these pics near the southernmost stone monument, but be careful no to lose your way because there's no signs!

This Is The Sea Of Okinawa! The Paradise Of Tropical Fish In Very Clear Water

Kerama Islands is a nice diving spot you can access from Okinawa main island by boat. The clearest sea in Japan makes me feel like swimming in the aquarium! You can meet the coral reefs of course, and popular tropical fish such as clownfish.◎You can find diving shop at Karama Islands, or access by boat from Okinawa main island's shops. Some of them prepare diving-experience (available without diving licence), so even beginners can enjoy.

500 Thousand Sunflowers At A Flower Park Adjoining Road Station Ootou

You can enjoy various flowers in every season. Now, the sunflowers are in 80 percent bloom, and going to be full soon. It, a road station, of course, sells locally grown fresh vegetables, and freshly baked bread, what's more, you can enjoy onsen here.