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Kujyu Forest Park Skiing Ground (Oita)
If you have dreams of escaping into nature and getting away from the hustle of the city, even during the bleakest days of winter, then the Kujyu Forest Park located in the Oita Prefecture is definitely w...
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Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (Fukuoka)
My visit to Daizufu Tenmangu was very swift as the light was failing. The ancient Shinto shrine that visitors can see today dates from 1591. It is dedicated to the spirit of Michizane Sugawara who lived ...
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Unzen Onsen (Ryokan Fukuda-ya)
The final section of the drive up to the ryokan was on narrow hairpin bends surrounded by deep forests heightening the feeling of remoteness. The location is an excellent ‘escape’ from ...
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Sakurajima
The thought of taking a car ferry across the bay directly to the shores of a towering, active volcano was a little scary, but local Kagoshima residents take Sakurajima’s frequent volcanic eruptions...
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Natural Sand Bath 「SARAKU」
It was a short taxi ride over from Ibusuki Station to IBUSUKI SUNAMUSHI ONSEN Natural Sand Bath. After purchasing a ticket, I was given a towel and yukata and headed downstairs to change. I was told to w...
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Peace Park / Atomic Bomb Museum
After the fun and enjoyment of Ureshino, I headed to Nagasaki for a contrasting sobering several hour experience. I learned about the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki over 70 years ago on 9 August at 11:0...
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Phoenix Seagaia Resort
The Phoenix Seagaia Resort is actually comprised of a hotel, restaurants, an onsen, a spa, a golf course, tennis courts and a fitness centre. The Sheraton Grande Ocean Hotel is the accommodati...
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Aoshima Shrine
The Aoshima Shrine is built upon an island, off the coast of Aoshima Beach. It is easily accessible on foot from the beach via Yayoi Bridge. Surrounding this island is an interesting group of ...
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Takachiho
Takachiho is located in Miyazaki Prefecture. This area is so beautiful. It was the first time I had been to Miyazaki and I love waterfalls - so on this day, the stars were all aligned and I was the happi...
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Kusasenri
I came across the prairie of Kusasenri in the late afternoon. By this time, the sun was just beginning to set and the icy chill of the winter wind began to pick up speed. This spot is ...
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