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Located on the site of the original home of the renowned author, this small museum is dedicated to the life and works of Izumi Kyoka. Born to an …
It might not be the top of your Kanazawa to-do list, but this museum is surprisingly lovely, especially if you visit during one of the …
Housed inside a rather spectacular European-style school building, the Folklore Museum offers an insight into the history of Kanazawa’s people …
High on a the side of a mountain (for which it is named) with views over Onomichi and the Inland Sea, Senko-ji is the most impressive of a trail …
Momijidani Park is set in a valley leading up from Itsukushima Shrine to the base station of the Miyajima Ropeway. The name of the park is …
Located on the riverbank next to Nakagawa Dori, there are a row of yatai (food trucks) serving Hakata-style ramen and yakitori from early evening …
Canal City Hakata is a large, upscale shopping mall and hotel complex located near the Naka River to the south of the Nakasu neighborhood, …
Located a short distance from Hakata Station, Tōchō-ji is a temple with a long history but of relatively recent construction. The highlight of …
"Ohori" means "great moat", which points to the origin of the park as the moat for nearby Fukuoka Castle. Since 1929, the area around the great …
Ohori Park Japanese Garden is located in the southeast corner of Ohori Park adjacent to the Fukuoka Art Museum. Created in 1984 and designed by …
Located in Ohori Park, adjacent to the Japanese Garden, the Fukuoka Art Museum (not to be confused with the Fukuoka Prefectural Art Museum) is a …
With a long history as the cradle of Japanese culture, it's little surprise that Kyushu has one of Japan's most impressive history museums. What …
Located on a low hill right next to Fukuyama Station, Fukuyama Castle in Hiroshima was originally built at the command of Katsunari Mizuno—a …
The ruins of Fukuoka Castle, abandoned at the beginning of the Meiji Era in 1870, lie on a hill just to the east of Ohori Park. If you're after a …
Also known as the Edion Arena, this is a large sports venue hosting large-scale sports events including the annual Sumo Tournament.
Located on the Toyosaki Seaside park, this is a swathe of golden sand with shallow waters, set off the main island.
