KYUSHU, the third largest of Japan's islands, is situated in the southern part of Japan archipelago and is made up of 7 prefectures (FUKUOKA, SAGA, NAGASAKI, KUMAMOTO, OITA, MIYAZAKI & KAGOSHIMA Prefectures). From ancient times the region has enjoyed an interchange between the Asian continent and the West, and over the centuries a unique fusion of Japanese & foreign cultures has envolved. Kyushu is packed with places to see, to play in and to enjoy.
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Introducing FUKUOKA Perfecture
Preserving its rich history and traditions, Fukuoka continues to develop as the capital city of KYUSHU. When you are traveling to Fukuoka you may visit HAWKS TOWN, an amusement area where you can find the Fukuoka Dome, the enormous Hawk Town Mall, and The Sea Hawn Hotel & Resort. You can visit Canal City Hakata, a futuristic complex with two Hotels, a 13-screen Movie Theater, a musical play-house and an amusement park, with shopping center which make Canal City Hakata an ideal spot for enjoyment and relaxation. In Fukuoka there are many interesting places for seightseing such as visiting Fukuoka Tower, dining at Mariera Cruise ship that serveing first class French cuisine or the delicious Steamed Eel, Hakata & Kurume Ramen (Noodle), Tempura, Western Cuisine or even Cocktails. You also can visit Marine World to see dolphin & sea lion shows, Hakata Riverain, Moji Bay Retro, Umi No Nakamichi Seaside Park, NASA astronaut training facility at Space World, Hiraodai Plateau, Mount Sarakura, Kyushu Folk Craft Village, Kokura Castle Distric and Feel the Romance of the Manyoshu at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.
Introducing SAGA Prefecture
Experiences the historical richness of Yoshinogari Historical Park, which was build approximately 2000 years ago. In Spring & Autumn season you may visit Toku Holy Shrine to see performance and ritual ceremony. In November you are invited to celebrate Fall Festival at Karatsu Shrine or enjoy to view of over one hundred of hot air balloons at Saga International Balloon Festival and also Kuratsu Kunchi, a stirring parade of giant float through the town accompanied by local dance. You may relax and enjoy hot spring water at Ureshino Onsen, Hazaru Onsen and Takeo Onsen. For the food serves in Saga, you may try Saga Beef.
Introducing NAGASAKI Prefecture
Nagasaki well known as "City of Peace", with many historical museums and intresting places to see. You may visit Heiwa (Peace) Park, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Glover Park, Megane-bashi, Dejima Warf located in harbour area of Nagasaki, and also Shinchi Chinatown to see celebration of Lantern Festival every Lunar New Year. You may also taste Chinese and Dutch cuisine or you can try Shippoku Cuisine, a scrumptious mix of Western, Chinese & Japanese food. For relaxing, try to stay overnight at Huis Ten Bosch the distinguished theme park recreation of a medieval Dutch town, full with attraction, art museum, park with beautiful seasonal flowers, opera Show, Dancing Show & fireworks at night. In October you may enjoy Nagasaki Kunchi One of the great festivals of Japan.
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Introduce KUMAMOTO Prefecture
You may visit Kamidori Shimodori where you can find various department stores, restaurants, shops and amusement facilities, experience rapid rafting at Kumagawa River, visiting Kumamoto Castle 400 year history, listed as one of three famous castle in Japan, surrounding by Cherry, ginkgo & camphor trees adding the beautiful scenery that changes with the four seasons, you may visit Suizenji Jojuen Park a beautiful japanese garden shown with cultures, rich natural features & historical sites & structures where samurai cultures was remains, you also invited to enjoy Tatsuda Nature Park, Kitaoka Nature Park. In Amakusa you may visit Mount Aso, the largest caldera in the world and enjoy Ushibuka Haiya Festival the boat parade inaugurated with the large fish flags. In Kumamoto you may experience to taste Raw Horse a slice raw horse steak or Kumamoto Ramen Noodles. You can experience to taste many excellent Sakes, Ikinari Dango made of sweet potato covered with thin flour paste. Kumamoto also offering all the pleasure of shopping and festivals Oaks Street full with hotels & boutiques that recreate a european flavor, Shinshigai Street this animated street includes a movie theater & an event square. If you have time you may visit Seiwa Bunraku Theater, the puppet joruri theater which is perform twice a month. In August you may enjoy The Hinokuni Festivals, performed with otemoyan dance & the fireworks shows, Castle Festivals that held in Autumn seasons and celebrated with taiko drumming and musical performances.
Introducing OITA Prefecture
Famous with the Harmony Land, The Hello Kitty and the Whole Sanrio crew of characters will be your guide in Harmony land. Children may enjoy parades, shows and seasonal events. You may also visit Kijima Korakuen Amusement Park the wooden roller coaster and many thrilling rides, Kyushu Wildlife Park African Safari other intresting place to visit is Jigoku (Geyser) Tour. For relaxing hot spring water(Onsen), In early August you may enjoy Tanabata Festival, the largest festival in western part of Japan wearning gorgeous costumes. While you travelling to Oita, you might want to taste Fresh Mackerel fish also.
Introducing MIYAZAKI Prefecture
Located in Southern Kyushu, the sea breeze in this land will refresh you. Miyazaki Seagaia Top-class Kyushu resort area, visitor may enjoy various attractions and shows inside Ocean Dome or Miyazaki City Phoenix Nature Zoo located to the north of seagaia. You can see Sun Messe, The world first recreation of the seven Moai statues faces the ocean cliffs. In November to February you may enjoy Kagura of Takachiho a mythical dances which performed all night long, Miyazaki Water Village Aya a Museum of ancient arts, hot springs water, lodging facilities, alcohol theme park, in mid of March there are Floral Festival shows one million flowers of 80 varieties.
Introducing KAGOSHIMA Prefecture
Visit World Kagoshima Aquarium, try to enjoy hot-spring water at Furusato Onsen located on the south side of Sakurajima & experience stay at Japanese style Inns(Ryokan). Satsuma Kiriko Glass well known for its beautiful luminosity reminiscent of fine jewelry, relaxing at Flower Park Kagoshima, experiences Sunamushi Onsen (Sand Bath) at Ibusuki area & dress up with Japanese style Kimonos (Yukata) covered with the sand from head to toe, this sands are helpful for variety of ailments & good for blood circulation. In November you may enjoy the Ohara Festival which involving over 500.000 participants. For food, you can taste Satsuma-age, a deep-fat fried fish cake serve with burdock, sweet potato and mix with other food or try Black Haired Swine & Cattle (A Shabu-shabu meats).
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