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You can experience real Japanese culture by wearing a traditional Japanese ‘Kimono’ or by taking part in a tea ceremony in real life. Participate in a genuine (and extremely rare) cultural exchange with Japanese people.

Famous for its national park and beautiful blue ocean, it is often used as a location for movies and TV shows.

The world’s biggest skeletal dinosaur remains and rare fossils are on display at the Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History and Human History. Also, there is an amusement park called ‘Space World’ with space age theme rides which can be enjoyed by people of all ages everyday, all day.

Beppu is proud to be Japan’s number one hot springs city with many hot springs and lots of water. There are eight hot springs in Beppu including Kannawa, Kankaiji, Kamegawa, Horita and others.

It is located almost exactly in the middle of Kyushu island. It has one of the world’s biggest craters and is surrounded by a chain of mountains. This great scenery attracts many tourists.

Kumamoto Castle is one of the ‘Three famous castles in Japan.’ The other two are Nagoya and Osaka Castles. It is famous for its unique beautifully carved stone walls.

Kyushu National Museum opened its doors in October 2005. It is the fourth national museum established in Japan. Its primary themes are Asian history and exchange. Nearby there is Dazaifu Tenmangu, a shrine to the god of literature and calligraphy. You can enjoy shopping for food, clothes, sundries and even purchase duty free goods all the way up to the shrine.

Huis Ten Bosch is a resort park which resembles a 17 century European town. It is located in a huge site. Just entering the place, you can experience a different atmosphere. It is popular for a great variety of events.

Canal City Hakata is a huge recreation facility with a hotel, restaurants, shopping mall and even a musical theater. Also, the Hakata nightlife is famous for its Yatai [food stands]. You can enjoy a great variety of foods from Ramen [noodles] and Yakitori [BBQ chicken] to real French cuisine. Try some!


[Related links]
·Kitakyushu City Tourist Association [Kitakyushu]
·Beppu-navi [Beppu]
·Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation[Aso, Kumamoto prefecture]
·Dazaifu City [Dazaifu]
 
·Kyushu National Museum [Dazaifu]
·Nagasaki Prefectural Tourism Federation [Sasebo]
·Fukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau [Fukuoka]
 
[Air & sea routes links]
·Pukwan Ferry
·Orient Ferry
·Beetle JR Kyushu Jet Ferry