tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85840616880473674872024-03-13T13:27:21.419+09:00Dream Tours JapanPrivate and customized experiences of Kyushu and Western Japan.
Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.comBlogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-31923215443008960812024-02-06T21:19:00.001+09:002024-02-20T22:19:47.808+09:00Kanmon Tunnel Pedestrian Walkway: Fukuoka and Yamaguchi Prefectures<p>There is a special experience that I have wanted to do for ages now but there was always something either holding me back or preventing me for accomplishing this task. However, my opportunity arose last weekend because my family joined in in one of my many forays into adding more attractions into my itineraries and thus I had another driver that could meet us on the other side so to speak.</p><p>Both sides, can be designated as the entrance point. This time I chose to enter from the Honshu side of Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture and exit from the Kyushu side of Fukuoka Prefecture but it is obviously possible to choice the other option. This exercise although not an issue for me (however height challenges affect me greatly) may not be for everybody, I can understand that people who feel uncomfortable to be in relatively small areas may not want to participate in this activity. In these cases, they may stay in the vehicle and drive with me across the bridge or thru the automobile instead of the pedestrian tunnel.</p><p>I am sure everyone will enjoy and remember this not normal and not everyday experience.</p><p>Please click on the photos to enlarge.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBoy2VW6u1-miBXJZ2dteHSi3LJ5IyhcubMo75EQxw4FS6SoWFuwmxDjFhFm7h9kCfYJrHDGkiOOeEr6XQT6iAaEifpzXobQfK8-L5-qYj2Togah-vbDQf44cL1IKKevJtLPJKL3EyZTol1FUWfLwPH2gQQvmaUXCO353kYKJ6gJuWkxJbx-Ymt38LxCTt/s4032/IMG_8592.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBoy2VW6u1-miBXJZ2dteHSi3LJ5IyhcubMo75EQxw4FS6SoWFuwmxDjFhFm7h9kCfYJrHDGkiOOeEr6XQT6iAaEifpzXobQfK8-L5-qYj2Togah-vbDQf44cL1IKKevJtLPJKL3EyZTol1FUWfLwPH2gQQvmaUXCO353kYKJ6gJuWkxJbx-Ymt38LxCTt/s320/IMG_8592.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The entrance</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwfGCK_eyq0bW2oONILswh6sZPUmKphGW0sJNezEfLrBYr1HnJIP-cGMdoPCoObKSKyExKPVqFaUTZhLPEjWwZYElqzPTHpabaBng6UqjZU5vFk4pcjUGMCfV4DqZMJ-ykykYkD11CMNHjik0i_XHKUaMnxJ9IeoQApOlnEbvGQR9Zqb4mUbBKi1aTzZS2/s4032/IMG_8593.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2265" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwfGCK_eyq0bW2oONILswh6sZPUmKphGW0sJNezEfLrBYr1HnJIP-cGMdoPCoObKSKyExKPVqFaUTZhLPEjWwZYElqzPTHpabaBng6UqjZU5vFk4pcjUGMCfV4DqZMJ-ykykYkD11CMNHjik0i_XHKUaMnxJ9IeoQApOlnEbvGQR9Zqb4mUbBKi1aTzZS2/s320/IMG_8593.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check out the many maps</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3l6cYFgSEOpR8hIu_P15lTwuG2pJX7j390XdGHRKSNT7YZ0rr69ygFZI3bdWBf5jrxWjlMabuQmTCtUQByfFxwI7xKUC3QQjmXZfig156xpqShfoRwYCBkyX0Zi_kmTwFWYA1dvKvT9k1Vf_8rU7WjZsbAnuepREWR5Gf0wcG_-VEl4dDKElC4b-xNs2M/s4032/IMG_8594.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3l6cYFgSEOpR8hIu_P15lTwuG2pJX7j390XdGHRKSNT7YZ0rr69ygFZI3bdWBf5jrxWjlMabuQmTCtUQByfFxwI7xKUC3QQjmXZfig156xpqShfoRwYCBkyX0Zi_kmTwFWYA1dvKvT9k1Vf_8rU7WjZsbAnuepREWR5Gf0wcG_-VEl4dDKElC4b-xNs2M/s320/IMG_8594.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Time to walk.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQtWUBSdfylNuoySjCEGxhnTonyvtQ-eoB0zp9n6VqS-oQi1sjHyhJD6ouJ7UgcC58O0M0kuQZ7W_gXrVo0AFuzfjwpt0eUwHklFpcfFUHHRBhUDNtQWSfQSUoHgPA79vtJkVgYo4rP_6jaRaTqYaqGCr_vzBA97A2drFpodhv8d2EzwL8J5ffcfgnYASj/s4032/IMG_8595.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-i5f0TTWO0ptoBAq3EVqPlQcficBdLfpm9fX9dx_e7cbHw1t-RjQcC9iz_eDhkkO3ZZe4R1Ndqy5YtGZYtzjE4fJ712OM6moW47LddPA_HAG75MKZMdE6crBSmrJXMpp3t6wf-MuQG_PJYquO_9ytnmwpJCo4grK5wOvtzScUg-6fZyYgaDiYo_14Be4/s3661/IMG_8599.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2555" data-original-width="3661" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-i5f0TTWO0ptoBAq3EVqPlQcficBdLfpm9fX9dx_e7cbHw1t-RjQcC9iz_eDhkkO3ZZe4R1Ndqy5YtGZYtzjE4fJ712OM6moW47LddPA_HAG75MKZMdE6crBSmrJXMpp3t6wf-MuQG_PJYquO_9ytnmwpJCo4grK5wOvtzScUg-6fZyYgaDiYo_14Be4/s320/IMG_8599.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Half way point</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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This area is where the major battle between 2 major clans took place in the 12th Century. As a result of this battle the Genji Clan went on to become a powerhouse in feudal Japan and the Heike Clan became a footnote in history. Sad how things can change in an instant but interesting and a important part of history that made Japan the country that it is today.</p><p>Please click on the photos below to enlarge.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6oT28XBV5CojBIXgg9VVvEv69hvIDfxTTwD6Dp2jzp0SN3K0fx2Gveubu8yC5HONmSgS_ZXRA7JGxONtCNcAFOYy2tAYCrKzt2FMGFt5lA219fBI9PEmjMWvYAMwezvHqtOc2L4ZrFsh1RsCM2dbPD-isz0HRqXyEQQzfdBxbOl4AE8pjhEqVKryYrewl/s4032/IMG_8580.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6oT28XBV5CojBIXgg9VVvEv69hvIDfxTTwD6Dp2jzp0SN3K0fx2Gveubu8yC5HONmSgS_ZXRA7JGxONtCNcAFOYy2tAYCrKzt2FMGFt5lA219fBI9PEmjMWvYAMwezvHqtOc2L4ZrFsh1RsCM2dbPD-isz0HRqXyEQQzfdBxbOl4AE8pjhEqVKryYrewl/s320/IMG_8580.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5s_kHfv_MEHL1tJOvI3H3XEm0JMJ5wvyGvV3nHzTRllpPgwWW130_-Pkw-z1nnP2G-gsZom_MUBX4IbY-lrAs0eNNxJSpZIDBIdqIbmmI5VotBf5nrzkRHVGeQ8x4_kB23YC67sqYQaTwMtAYUzW_1T69_XIhsqD-BCgkYbQt2k8N-rSVyVoNFZ5sm5gS/s320/IMG_8585.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kanmon Bridge</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgttOXzBjRyRjDpoRVqDBMGL-YJYWc6mxmuMxLQPXivVd_HYaUBOckLW-X0A9OUgIXdKGt_rMOMvgsxkPH9-mdRnoabRhsUwLJ3Ipgrt9YiQfCxLT6l1vdoJQ0EUTdyfp947HE5_KiLqxriql4ekLMWIkOv2tcNoF-Ff_YnF8AvWFA9cYKHvFlmLHku6WP2/s4032/IMG_8586.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgttOXzBjRyRjDpoRVqDBMGL-YJYWc6mxmuMxLQPXivVd_HYaUBOckLW-X0A9OUgIXdKGt_rMOMvgsxkPH9-mdRnoabRhsUwLJ3Ipgrt9YiQfCxLT6l1vdoJQ0EUTdyfp947HE5_KiLqxriql4ekLMWIkOv2tcNoF-Ff_YnF8AvWFA9cYKHvFlmLHku6WP2/s320/IMG_8586.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWvtpN82qB3ociG5gJsdV3csHNOs4WBe5BcWhrBgthhXzL37FGvhPexnbbtbEKj_EmTleNUPPCaOsZ6p4aU0sY_hvE99-RL4pmPFqAu5y_fIBS4gw_HzLX3m0EC5GiRiqk_0_XARKquVM7YVB63wfu-nADJEUudzq-J1PB0QdGM4iFr8yjCrUbEgZj0Hm/s4032/IMG_8588.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWvtpN82qB3ociG5gJsdV3csHNOs4WBe5BcWhrBgthhXzL37FGvhPexnbbtbEKj_EmTleNUPPCaOsZ6p4aU0sY_hvE99-RL4pmPFqAu5y_fIBS4gw_HzLX3m0EC5GiRiqk_0_XARKquVM7YVB63wfu-nADJEUudzq-J1PB0QdGM4iFr8yjCrUbEgZj0Hm/s320/IMG_8588.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leader of the Genji Clan</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgquPGbj6Psu_KtC9QgVH0mIIbszC_Aq0Q8hTRIbea0D0CoX_moLmL0v6RVw8j4zoCDXRFU4bH1CzjejnYmseW_Hy18__S4RGvhJ6gKObcPg7IIK9jYTXg6sV-STZTv3eckBK22BN7XKt7xXjtZul7rsC4EvZEEV3GQWEMfRd8t35Xp140ifkHvyfHr5k-R/s4032/IMG_8590.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgquPGbj6Psu_KtC9QgVH0mIIbszC_Aq0Q8hTRIbea0D0CoX_moLmL0v6RVw8j4zoCDXRFU4bH1CzjejnYmseW_Hy18__S4RGvhJ6gKObcPg7IIK9jYTXg6sV-STZTv3eckBK22BN7XKt7xXjtZul7rsC4EvZEEV3GQWEMfRd8t35Xp140ifkHvyfHr5k-R/s320/IMG_8590.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">English explanations</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKrkL9cuafGzucSVBIxWX5zWTxohIB-p8bqj2IUar7ETN4KKvji17CcRV4EF5zK9hvBmJwLveqis8DWJW4tIoQdFiw8qW9_NnmSXLiz6Wzj0ltjscZCaRVQqdEVDaBDHOXWSNViL-NrPIRfImYqToWFAdThtEIrZbbXcdOw7y6h5LOz7fSRRMmmrq-tKl/s3672/IMG_8591.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1933" data-original-width="3672" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKrkL9cuafGzucSVBIxWX5zWTxohIB-p8bqj2IUar7ETN4KKvji17CcRV4EF5zK9hvBmJwLveqis8DWJW4tIoQdFiw8qW9_NnmSXLiz6Wzj0ltjscZCaRVQqdEVDaBDHOXWSNViL-NrPIRfImYqToWFAdThtEIrZbbXcdOw7y6h5LOz7fSRRMmmrq-tKl/s320/IMG_8591.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Powerful image indeed!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p>Finally, on the arrival side and where I pick you up at the Mekari Shrine, we will quickly say thank you for your safe passage under the sea and praise the gods for your continued safety during your travels here in Japan. It can never hurt to have as many prayers and blessings as possible, right?</p><p>There is no need to go overboard but a few coins as a symbol of gratitude will definitely go a long way.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdq0Z7qytWO0aD_lGi6RctH_CTarn_ogyDxNWcaq27itZ0OzQ8TbvVgh094VuGWFAVvcB8XlF_DKTSc6sXgpZgm1bStnr6jmt20S0zYHbtBff7_B7B_El0J5p9TRkMIK833SU4fN-n61UDRlytLJm2U7W4VFV833xMMicZLB8l_rAZ81v6zRu0254s2J_/s4032/IMG_8601.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdq0Z7qytWO0aD_lGi6RctH_CTarn_ogyDxNWcaq27itZ0OzQ8TbvVgh094VuGWFAVvcB8XlF_DKTSc6sXgpZgm1bStnr6jmt20S0zYHbtBff7_B7B_El0J5p9TRkMIK833SU4fN-n61UDRlytLJm2U7W4VFV833xMMicZLB8l_rAZ81v6zRu0254s2J_/s320/IMG_8601.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GtNlsvaFhctVvCvlU8dd4ZcxNP1Q3eJ9PuTWypOdJWWlta8dY20uMOaKxVBXkkDjWcmVaAmYGj-pzJQXy9Wtyndc9ogSHLZtd23kdW_HfvXGDfDunyKDAH0iVon1eLMfoxPlpsit4iuNks2EBRtXXlcIQxhsagkM80kS1-qjArBPjSY7wa78sUxizp2N/s4032/IMG_8607.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GtNlsvaFhctVvCvlU8dd4ZcxNP1Q3eJ9PuTWypOdJWWlta8dY20uMOaKxVBXkkDjWcmVaAmYGj-pzJQXy9Wtyndc9ogSHLZtd23kdW_HfvXGDfDunyKDAH0iVon1eLMfoxPlpsit4iuNks2EBRtXXlcIQxhsagkM80kS1-qjArBPjSY7wa78sUxizp2N/s320/IMG_8607.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Contemplation time</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p>Please <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zh8RQtYZPVDJi3gH8" target="_blank">click here</a> to see the Kanmon Tunnel Pedestrian Walkway on a map:</p><p><br /></p><p>Please click on these videos to see more about this above location;</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RUrKsAC2CSs" width="320" youtube-src-id="RUrKsAC2CSs"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ksuY3_j3W6Q" width="320" youtube-src-id="ksuY3_j3W6Q"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com0Kanmon Tunl, Japan33.9640521 130.95825525.653818263821158 95.8020052 62.274285936178849 166.1145052tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-18171750200270604102024-02-02T22:21:00.006+09:002024-02-28T19:52:35.725+09:00Motonosumi Inari Shrine: Nagato Town, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Honshu Island<p>There are 2 locations in Western Japan right now (both are on the main island of Japan- Honshu) that travelers just can't get enough of at the moment, and who can blame them!! They are just so intrinsically Japanese that everyone just wants to see and touch these magnificent locations.</p><p>The Motonosumi Inari Shrine is one of them! It is located in the far reaches of Yamaguchi Prefecture on the Sea of Japan side facing the 2nd largest city of Korea, namely Busan or Pusan depending on who you talk to. The location is so remote that basically without a car or a private driver you literally have no way of getting here. Even with a car you are still looking at considerable driving time from either Fukuoka or Hiroshima which seems to be where most of the tourists are coming from.</p><p>Now, before you jump on a tour this attraction does come with caveats. First and foremost, simple put when the weather isn't great, the attraction really doesn't live up to its reputation. However on a fine and sunny day you just cannot get enough of the locations beauty and its Japanese iconic image that is just so overpowering.</p><p>Just look at the contrast between these sets of photos to see where I am coming from.</p><p>The Motonosumi Inari Shrine on a rainy/ cloudy/ damp day:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgNKNSpXxH6pW8roaufzDBjiguTW5F6fC8-zTVmhUhck2H5yQHWH1Z210IfwaJ1Zbkq-SlLCL8wJl8yVi74rz-dV0E5siM86FDP0mi8HP-7aT-iiBKgAXyvx0GiXglRWhiJ7FmSf0seypmFHKQa2V-cEtWZ7-ucjojl5itB5qZ4D2B0yqUylxelTNuEH_f/s4032/3F8529B2-EDC8-467D-8FED-890F8CD1D988.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgNKNSpXxH6pW8roaufzDBjiguTW5F6fC8-zTVmhUhck2H5yQHWH1Z210IfwaJ1Zbkq-SlLCL8wJl8yVi74rz-dV0E5siM86FDP0mi8HP-7aT-iiBKgAXyvx0GiXglRWhiJ7FmSf0seypmFHKQa2V-cEtWZ7-ucjojl5itB5qZ4D2B0yqUylxelTNuEH_f/s320/3F8529B2-EDC8-467D-8FED-890F8CD1D988.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Check out the difference, its like chalk and cheese. The bright red Vermillion Torii gates obviously needs a more significant bright background to shine and highlight their real identity.</p><p>Other the flip side, check out these photos of the red Vermillion gates on a beautiful winters day. This is the reason why people want to go and interact with such a place. A day like this will etch those memories deep into your memory banks. Even for me, who has been here multiple times in the last 3 or 4 years, a day like this makes the long drive well worth it.</p><p>Enjoy these pics and click on the photos to enlarge:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKUrOu3NKBJ3Ksvh_n0kw3DloDdJnljaPfYGffHMs-YsWgOqHoi7sa2Ql4gfIu7o4i9GC09NIlT2m58OGwsP_Agf1oGY4SYv48FTZeQJWhJJJPbBa4POXwCXckqslmFn4540TrF5yw2QMI1D4F38uDHplPgsHcRtuu6j5AJRhupcpE0xkfVttkntMnbkqU/s4032/IMG_8544.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKUrOu3NKBJ3Ksvh_n0kw3DloDdJnljaPfYGffHMs-YsWgOqHoi7sa2Ql4gfIu7o4i9GC09NIlT2m58OGwsP_Agf1oGY4SYv48FTZeQJWhJJJPbBa4POXwCXckqslmFn4540TrF5yw2QMI1D4F38uDHplPgsHcRtuu6j5AJRhupcpE0xkfVttkntMnbkqU/s320/IMG_8544.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="450" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d846195.650553053!2d131.06992261301306!3d34.05793180915243!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x35434246243fc413%3A0x3d5290c028823b40!2sMotonosumi%20Inari%20Shrine!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sjp!4v1708699067015!5m2!1sen!2sjp" style="border: 0;" width="600"></iframe><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Learn more about the Motonosumi Inari Shrine from these videos below:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0cTDMvsFPXw" width="320" youtube-src-id="0cTDMvsFPXw"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TaqAThLklDU" width="320" youtube-src-id="TaqAThLklDU"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XUa-2fgvQOc" width="320" youtube-src-id="XUa-2fgvQOc"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jao_BHqv3Xc" width="320" youtube-src-id="jao_BHqv3Xc"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SiFrxeZyh3Y" width="320" youtube-src-id="SiFrxeZyh3Y"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com0498 Yuyatsuō, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4712, Japan34.4197015 131.06266556.1094676638211567 95.906415500000008 62.729935336178848 166.2189155tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-5950662581232479872024-01-29T14:11:00.017+09:002024-02-01T22:12:27.581+09:00Ureshino Tea Exchange Museum- Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture<p>There is something about Green Tea that is very fascinating. We all know that Green Tea is good for us, it's great for the brain and improves cognitive function, great for aiding digestion and it's an excellent drink to help with weight loss and for skin and eye quality. The green tea industry in Japan is booming as demand from abroad has been peaking in the last 10 to 15 years. </p><p>The best thing is that the Green Tea region of Ureshino is right in my backyard and its such an interesting and picturesque location to explore. I will endeavor to promote this region of Kyushu and give those Green Tea lovers insights into production techniques and the history of the town.</p><p>The best place to do this is at the Ureshino Tea Exchange Museum located in the middle of the town. It has everything that one could need to understand more about Green Tea in general. </p><p><br /></p><p>1) There is a quaint little museum in the building which although sign posted in English doesn't have extensive information. However there is just enough to get the gist of what is going on within the historical background and the production process.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please click on the photos below to enlarge:</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFu4Lv4Pb8M6LeyUSbqDaNt2brWIDLOhc431wafdwSjqsT6EP_A6E2Myf3FkzkX5K0SuKYy_EO_csj3tlQVyG0L18et0HGr_3y49_DTXbL-fod-Jsv4ZlsvLtNqyl88AGnW4VKvADVXjh6GeE7P4MQZesf5fz5-YzJ3EKovYwC48kQMLiAO_EcA70UO60/s4032/IMG_8022.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFu4Lv4Pb8M6LeyUSbqDaNt2brWIDLOhc431wafdwSjqsT6EP_A6E2Myf3FkzkX5K0SuKYy_EO_csj3tlQVyG0L18et0HGr_3y49_DTXbL-fod-Jsv4ZlsvLtNqyl88AGnW4VKvADVXjh6GeE7P4MQZesf5fz5-YzJ3EKovYwC48kQMLiAO_EcA70UO60/s320/IMG_8022.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">English guide is available</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp15ovsX-OomX6tlrhwi7QxmL8yWk7kRme1yzctTNhw_9sGsXv_cldqraUwk3XPjqk57CsUDY7bb6_4NoJG6IlABC6yGYWw1YhNSvJ7d2YFO27S8XCb_0Vu8g35D7kmTkkVQZyXnKuWuy1zWaaE0QsLhirVNwCgVz57csIbotjUgHFXOOTI7hIbrv3znPA/s4032/IMG_8023.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp15ovsX-OomX6tlrhwi7QxmL8yWk7kRme1yzctTNhw_9sGsXv_cldqraUwk3XPjqk57CsUDY7bb6_4NoJG6IlABC6yGYWw1YhNSvJ7d2YFO27S8XCb_0Vu8g35D7kmTkkVQZyXnKuWuy1zWaaE0QsLhirVNwCgVz57csIbotjUgHFXOOTI7hIbrv3znPA/s320/IMG_8023.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Background Information</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvFJ81Mstl4A6dLwzkC4gIPADzIGxhAQUHnlkjrQnbcWr_jhl0yplb8lrtOK7csG9pVmNU9tFBnhRyrAY8XgidkNfbaD0L6LAtsRWKFRFuxnhoNAASP1CfYBW-huVpo8PfCOTB0sJbtVu2qQiILXf_d0QckN9Tq-hrRklQGetlJBDHEh-ZRBsllJ8rUwx9/s4032/IMG_8025.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvFJ81Mstl4A6dLwzkC4gIPADzIGxhAQUHnlkjrQnbcWr_jhl0yplb8lrtOK7csG9pVmNU9tFBnhRyrAY8XgidkNfbaD0L6LAtsRWKFRFuxnhoNAASP1CfYBW-huVpo8PfCOTB0sJbtVu2qQiILXf_d0QckN9Tq-hrRklQGetlJBDHEh-ZRBsllJ8rUwx9/s320/IMG_8025.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Main floor</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQeZ3u9YLh8hrWw1CxXT51SN9KntvFE_TZM3YJk93PHbKJBF2SzABHj5KwVAgdPIGEhMKAWFiDtCZIzb4B_vg0qHTJj0HicbNopDl5tpndKfg_g9C3WVK9O8Hm9NVzx63e_lFWBiX4H9muwbYo5LOYaAY4uKwN-uIu7PhslLDActL6PwYanVj8tGE07NpN/s4032/IMG_8026.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQeZ3u9YLh8hrWw1CxXT51SN9KntvFE_TZM3YJk93PHbKJBF2SzABHj5KwVAgdPIGEhMKAWFiDtCZIzb4B_vg0qHTJj0HicbNopDl5tpndKfg_g9C3WVK9O8Hm9NVzx63e_lFWBiX4H9muwbYo5LOYaAY4uKwN-uIu7PhslLDActL6PwYanVj8tGE07NpN/s320/IMG_8026.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgou5X2LmW3VdfAOCmhNYbEHuFwbJU7qzrY3ebsP5R5GLHDA8ycBuX74sEj4-KF79JiulTHvTfQGiDQvRyKCWvHLF6E8RFFQQJV5DVyHdcli01I5iO2PUoBR0G__DaVwZhT2GBmYoGJG3d7VevNss0IQ-N9LSnQpYRrdOGOzApCHw1dTw42gbWA3AGW8wl/s4032/IMG_8027.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgou5X2LmW3VdfAOCmhNYbEHuFwbJU7qzrY3ebsP5R5GLHDA8ycBuX74sEj4-KF79JiulTHvTfQGiDQvRyKCWvHLF6E8RFFQQJV5DVyHdcli01I5iO2PUoBR0G__DaVwZhT2GBmYoGJG3d7VevNss0IQ-N9LSnQpYRrdOGOzApCHw1dTw42gbWA3AGW8wl/s320/IMG_8027.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Interesting place to explore</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXpsr51c4Ra-tTonOC5CH3BVAumziMB6jm_nKySvUEAFAZjQ9fkGmoHVGfdbLKIG0n0_R2rTYGsknNrVqwCZ5XCiPHDNL2QY7k2rO37HejPS-bNP0DJnJsXS0vgGifyStXQbrgTT9QIZt0MvyEMxu1DhYlFQrpqVhHQJMTSir2pnZIeHhyx2CxktIHzc_/s4032/IMG_8029.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXpsr51c4Ra-tTonOC5CH3BVAumziMB6jm_nKySvUEAFAZjQ9fkGmoHVGfdbLKIG0n0_R2rTYGsknNrVqwCZ5XCiPHDNL2QY7k2rO37HejPS-bNP0DJnJsXS0vgGifyStXQbrgTT9QIZt0MvyEMxu1DhYlFQrpqVhHQJMTSir2pnZIeHhyx2CxktIHzc_/s320/IMG_8029.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tea moments</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh271ZmIUCu-AmIFLK-gNQnhMQ0ZqcKsVqmxa4MFrOg9rkDbRTj8Ob9oK-RwZFxzK3Be5M6aEqHDlV9BEMVTdDQrNJUEVSR4O5jVGe9BmwDsMksNjBjLK-bjRk4w260gXjJ3lbBvwz1tOmwBQL8qX4VDnmlLXfVwNec7vzNQ1XYQmwx9QWb-QIoWdNevQiX/s4032/IMG_8030.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh271ZmIUCu-AmIFLK-gNQnhMQ0ZqcKsVqmxa4MFrOg9rkDbRTj8Ob9oK-RwZFxzK3Be5M6aEqHDlV9BEMVTdDQrNJUEVSR4O5jVGe9BmwDsMksNjBjLK-bjRk4w260gXjJ3lbBvwz1tOmwBQL8qX4VDnmlLXfVwNec7vzNQ1XYQmwx9QWb-QIoWdNevQiX/s320/IMG_8030.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tea Production </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJ0_KFP-ihxejwyJXkCUsjSx16fX6Tzdx3YP-yL4rCse3XYboeBEm5HqRhJuTgo8YboUjJ1zFaOu9RGyIdzp9LmRwmBYl9flU8UTejjzS4itO9HgvTpiR1QLdmJnZKlugyixwDE7U_Eg5KLko44tVwljxwRLdL8QZXqsuMCzozy-FO7V8ljC_Q1izt4Ej/s3884/IMG_8035.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2170" data-original-width="3884" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJ0_KFP-ihxejwyJXkCUsjSx16fX6Tzdx3YP-yL4rCse3XYboeBEm5HqRhJuTgo8YboUjJ1zFaOu9RGyIdzp9LmRwmBYl9flU8UTejjzS4itO9HgvTpiR1QLdmJnZKlugyixwDE7U_Eg5KLko44tVwljxwRLdL8QZXqsuMCzozy-FO7V8ljC_Q1izt4Ej/s320/IMG_8035.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tea regions of Japan</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAv1rdVNREPhqMbG__9ippD1LyLFf_vMTPJy4aTz7ir3CC2YxY1juspAqynsTpiZARzA9JY_bEjcSw29bNXTGEY9qryCgafYJJpJLPMLHhXdDSVW2FxytpLv1qE8675HvIc1mrjDDLP0Qx6inrIsOnWaVSbiaDU7Ski05DH8jqiyW8rNvDPhzzsRrwTKTJ/s4032/IMG_8038.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAv1rdVNREPhqMbG__9ippD1LyLFf_vMTPJy4aTz7ir3CC2YxY1juspAqynsTpiZARzA9JY_bEjcSw29bNXTGEY9qryCgafYJJpJLPMLHhXdDSVW2FxytpLv1qE8675HvIc1mrjDDLP0Qx6inrIsOnWaVSbiaDU7Ski05DH8jqiyW8rNvDPhzzsRrwTKTJ/s320/IMG_8038.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tea fields</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevQML02dXvLVRnpgYBEowsX6NilChe7cKGPfGn3fHJMu3vWY4MXstGGUYcDQlswsLcgaEC4qjLuqcQpYa3Kk73ivKWXhvfxN3X-jNLiEGJZXcDZo9szTFBmfvOS8C4zVobX5cshVJ4pDhvaEqByyih4OPYwxTcj1Uu0LXGLeshq7H-uhgWi_0DmU7RG39/s4032/IMG_8039.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevQML02dXvLVRnpgYBEowsX6NilChe7cKGPfGn3fHJMu3vWY4MXstGGUYcDQlswsLcgaEC4qjLuqcQpYa3Kk73ivKWXhvfxN3X-jNLiEGJZXcDZo9szTFBmfvOS8C4zVobX5cshVJ4pDhvaEqByyih4OPYwxTcj1Uu0LXGLeshq7H-uhgWi_0DmU7RG39/s320/IMG_8039.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stages of production</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>2) There is a tea cafe located inside the building which allows you to try some of the various tea products. There are a multitude of hot and cold drinks as well as many different types of sweets to enjoy. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXvipeLhqDmEnhMOn7oWa2PuCm3s9fGHsEaHql0WogPZSrjf20eaDoP1M52I3oZyMS1sYrgC9RN-5mg697zLDBhsxvC_x12iH5jLqNPOhIn1GKKrYlZtpNwa3qldYiGj09DjzaRxbJ_CinMBq1w9ZyS3gEH99fEVfUf2EFYvAft9d7CGfFtrf-TGwxYgF/s4032/IMG_8018.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXvipeLhqDmEnhMOn7oWa2PuCm3s9fGHsEaHql0WogPZSrjf20eaDoP1M52I3oZyMS1sYrgC9RN-5mg697zLDBhsxvC_x12iH5jLqNPOhIn1GKKrYlZtpNwa3qldYiGj09DjzaRxbJ_CinMBq1w9ZyS3gEH99fEVfUf2EFYvAft9d7CGfFtrf-TGwxYgF/s320/IMG_8018.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Profile of various farmers</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Teas and sweets round up the products on offer. They also offer a great selection of ceramic tea pots that shouldn't be missed. The ladies may I say are completely friendly and try to help you at every opportunity. I am sure you will enjoy the interactive experience.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_MaZJ2eTbFYtxiK33JDMRmijT2NT5d4QSvFZi6z11Hzng2u5iwg1gJY0ngg1xfd_g4Ohi_JxG0fUqUwYToTt7LbycJEtLq7ik-ycAMsn5ETIJ1JPJHakxvprWixHiyWV5NJm_9lG01NuNevqtY3iiSKfosNz-9fLgxuJSbTpI5xGv6nrWuRquyCC2IeC/s4032/IMG_8032.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_MaZJ2eTbFYtxiK33JDMRmijT2NT5d4QSvFZi6z11Hzng2u5iwg1gJY0ngg1xfd_g4Ohi_JxG0fUqUwYToTt7LbycJEtLq7ik-ycAMsn5ETIJ1JPJHakxvprWixHiyWV5NJm_9lG01NuNevqtY3iiSKfosNz-9fLgxuJSbTpI5xGv6nrWuRquyCC2IeC/s320/IMG_8032.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plenty of sweets</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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On this cold wintery day (we had quite a bit of snow the previous 2 days) it was a pleasant surprise to see a white dusting of snow on the top of the hedges. The nature involved with these outdoor scenes are very powerful indeed and add to the overall experience of the situation.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyPGIQN4R-STybuFYYTG2sgZcCSZfsNDEHWe6WPyuhvxEdw6jvgCxxImY0E0FR07udE9UZ__UV8nyHSScK5Ae4vcYfP4fwtaJdscHFvhLr3rRgIt-g7w_UZxf1XgGLSLH4Y1QaDdb1Y8kvzYJ4dlDiRCZ31sj1dG1q2uwog2m_sr6pu54jvC-zINQWywrj/s4032/IMG_8049.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyPGIQN4R-STybuFYYTG2sgZcCSZfsNDEHWe6WPyuhvxEdw6jvgCxxImY0E0FR07udE9UZ__UV8nyHSScK5Ae4vcYfP4fwtaJdscHFvhLr3rRgIt-g7w_UZxf1XgGLSLH4Y1QaDdb1Y8kvzYJ4dlDiRCZ31sj1dG1q2uwog2m_sr6pu54jvC-zINQWywrj/s320/IMG_8049.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin1bOB30Y3dxsnZ1NKgK10C1NLsklO9lKdbgpjxdb6InqrnpoDxlnOyutcDoGhTUn3qkxsTyHjW81xK7HL63vdfAK1L2Ka57Ac52b4fWZzKq0osbNnksOc-CXl9VxErkPSIKF1e4lzKDZ18xYi8j7E92RoGCBc_67iN-78zW8zDjn2Yup-jNUX0o9XOYta/s4032/IMG_8050.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RfiVy0-9nDI" width="320" youtube-src-id="RfiVy0-9nDI"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7HX3EhkyOqU" width="320" youtube-src-id="7HX3EhkyOqU"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d1e_0hXb3PE" width="320" youtube-src-id="d1e_0hXb3PE"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MrLo-6i-6P4" width="320" youtube-src-id="MrLo-6i-6P4"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com0Ureshino, Saga, Japan33.1009323 129.98706644.7906984638211512 94.8308164 61.411166136178842 165.1433164tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-25858899919722058392023-09-30T22:14:00.001+09:002023-12-11T23:06:56.433+09:00Ao no Domon Tunnel- Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Aonodomon, which translates in English as "Blue Tunnel," is a hand-carved tunnel in Nakatsu City that took over 30 years to make. Of course this tunnel is not made by nature! It is in fact hand made by a Buddhist</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> monk who, while passing Yabakei during his travels, was alarmed to see people and horses losing their lives on the treacherous mountain road. He later carved out the original 185 meter tunnel to allow travelers safe passage through the Yabakei mountains. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Today, pedestrians and vehicles pass through the iconic cliff and mountain formation.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Legend has it that before the tunnel was built, people had to climb over the cliffs through which the tunnel is built to reach an important local shrine. During the Edo period (1603 to 1867)</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">, a Monk</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> named Zenkai, who had committed a murder in his earlier life, decided to build a safe passage for worshipers in order to atone for his crime. Beginning at the age of 49, he dedicated 30 years of his life to digging the 185 meter tunnel by hand, using only a hammer and chisel. The tunnel was opened for use in 1763 and it is still in use today. Talk about longevity!</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">This location is a major tourist destination as the drive thru the various gorges and thru the mountains is quite spectacular and picturesque. In fact during the autumn months especially on weekends there can be a huge wait just to get into a line in order to drive thru this unique tunnel. In fact, because of this popularity it is basically impossible to do a tour thru this region in those circumstances as time is obviously a issue for those who have to get back on time to their Cruise Terminals. For these customers a subsequent itinerary will be formulated.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I can't tell you how many times I have visited this area of Oita Prefecture, but its at least 30 times and in each occasion I must tell you the feelings of amazement are absolutely palatable. It's an attraction that will knock your socks off and or leave you speechless all at the same time.</span></p><p>Please click<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/MREEEU3aLtCcEv9bA" target="_blank"> here</a> to see the Aonodomon Tunnel on a map:</p><p><br /></p><p>Please click on these pictures below to enlarge:</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEylI2xEeA5Bh-CPnmM861RfZ1tMv7emE5Ipewf3w2UezKflnXG-Cp4CcogBf-lA9Vgg_f9JkUN0o7QeiodK8CJqGeOER-hJX0QZwxCpgsdw-nyhHWlmkVNHds-UL-i8AWt8fsdnU-muumRtOSwguCMfv7BcId0iwJYvmgzXCRVDED88gSxj-OE1RfFKP/s4032/IMG_5611.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEylI2xEeA5Bh-CPnmM861RfZ1tMv7emE5Ipewf3w2UezKflnXG-Cp4CcogBf-lA9Vgg_f9JkUN0o7QeiodK8CJqGeOER-hJX0QZwxCpgsdw-nyhHWlmkVNHds-UL-i8AWt8fsdnU-muumRtOSwguCMfv7BcId0iwJYvmgzXCRVDED88gSxj-OE1RfFKP/s320/IMG_5611.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">English explanation</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSxR_09r6Hpfup_6ka6wOxOO62abrFxPJU1PeUrvB3Chpvh5SFshUrv9TSsPTaAWa0CqOW60ubXaV-3Ubm0-NsEWejWJ4kSDmWj6OX2Kfkuu1MDCEcpH0K4IxcuI7m_pmd613y720jh1BdjUxY1OAevTpBgufUAn3f9UjbdLoYo7vLDmUiR0RX8IdniiPS/s4032/IMG_5612.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSxR_09r6Hpfup_6ka6wOxOO62abrFxPJU1PeUrvB3Chpvh5SFshUrv9TSsPTaAWa0CqOW60ubXaV-3Ubm0-NsEWejWJ4kSDmWj6OX2Kfkuu1MDCEcpH0K4IxcuI7m_pmd613y720jh1BdjUxY1OAevTpBgufUAn3f9UjbdLoYo7vLDmUiR0RX8IdniiPS/s320/IMG_5612.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Monk, Zenkai</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_v7wak8s021yDhqQ6_mqRRbGv4RrP_QNallJXlpVz1QaSYF0PbqkjmglGbXMccedBW0_pD4gMR2cJ3akFX_CwIFIJlwA9RXILpi9gns_IiuybtIRoZ4Pp7pifMASmCnnI8omhEDFwATAD8JyJEylCza5N3S6m9G6eF6HpE8MPeKZkUPnLMhUoCZJOYqcw/s4032/IMG_5613.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span><p></p></div>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com0Japan, 〒871-0202 大分県中津市本耶馬渓町曽木33.500085 131.1718345.1898511638211531 96.01558399999999 61.810318836178844 166.328084tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-48687875330255021662023-09-11T22:09:00.003+09:002023-11-28T20:52:33.676+09:00Usa Shrine: Usa City, Oita Prefecture<p>Usa (Jingu) Shrine hold a special place in my heart. It was the first shrine that I ever visited on my first trip to Japan many moons ago. Of course in those days I was wide eyed and bushy tailed and the many intricate details and cultural norms of the Shinto religion were obviously lost on me but nevertheless the shrines sheer size (one of the biggest in all of Japan) and brightly colored buildings are still etched in my brain even today.</p><p><span face="-apple-system, "system-ui", "Helvetica Neue", "ヒラギノ角ゴ ProN W3", "Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProN", Arial, メイリオ, Meiryo, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.4px;">Usa Jingu is one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan with a history that spans close to 1300 years. Its main deity is Hachiman, who is worshipped as a guardian of the country and the imperial family. Shrines dedicated to Hachiman are among the most numerous in Japan and Usa Jingu serves as their head shrine. As you can guess, this holds the Shrine as one of the most important in Japan and rightly so.</span></p><p><span face="-apple-system, "system-ui", "Helvetica Neue", "ヒラギノ角ゴ ProN W3", "Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProN", Arial, メイリオ, Meiryo, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.4px;">The size of the land that Usa Shrine sits on is absolutely massive. I don't know exactly how big it is but all I can say is that it quite a long trek from the carpark to the main shrine buildings. Not that you will complain, the walk is exciting and adventurous as well as being a real cultural and mature orientated experience. The walk is mostly flat so in reality no problems for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.</span></p><p>I know a lot of people might be saying, oh no not another shrine especially for those who are doing an all Japan cruise and visiting many cities during their itinerary. However, I can say for certain that this shrine will be like no other that you have visited or will intend to visit. I am sure you will see this in all the photos and videos posted below.</p><p>Please check out the Usa Shrine <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZH1PsBdVTfHkrNhm9" target="_blank">here</a> on a map:</p><p><br /></p><p>Please click on the photos below to enlarge:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZR3d1Y2g70N5dQnGO3li4VVuJCFotLmuqkNBzMDGmyEP8EY_IXDjUDKS84A3eCEbcuCMskmzXVDs032kIPcro2eU-RcK2fXtihcU82PnUxf6NDEtTmRWC8v64ADkCy4K8dX_W6otao7WDExKcca0NcbvuZN75jHM509m6jj7Bviulxe6DuKmt1sivwnz/s4032/IMG_5580.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZR3d1Y2g70N5dQnGO3li4VVuJCFotLmuqkNBzMDGmyEP8EY_IXDjUDKS84A3eCEbcuCMskmzXVDs032kIPcro2eU-RcK2fXtihcU82PnUxf6NDEtTmRWC8v64ADkCy4K8dX_W6otao7WDExKcca0NcbvuZN75jHM509m6jj7Bviulxe6DuKmt1sivwnz/s320/IMG_5580.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the many massive torii gates<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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color: #333333; font-size: 14.4px;"><br /></span><p></p>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com02859 Minamiusa, Usa, Oita 872-0102, Japan33.5235106 131.37715915.2132767638211561 96.2209091 61.833744436178847 166.5334091tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-54902629054431083052023-08-10T19:07:00.059+09:002024-01-16T19:51:00.933+09:00Arita Sera Porcelain Shops: Arita Town- Saga Prefecture<p>One of the biggest issues I had in the past was finding the right Porcelain shops for the right customer. It is extremely different to know what type of ceramics someone might have a tendency to be impressed by, therefore it was necessary to frequent many different shops to sample the pottery style of the area in general and the artisian in particular. As you can probably guess, this takes up a lot of precious time traveling from place to place and obviously very hit and miss. This is a problem that I don't have to worry about anymore!</p><p>These days I head straight to the Arita Sera shops and just let the clients roam at their hearts content. There are over 20 ceramic speciality shops, so there is a lot to see and appreciate. You can window shop, enter as many places as you like to get up and personal with the products (touch and feeling is just as important as how visually appealing the products are) and if you wish a private talk with one of the shop owners can be arranged.</p><p>The shops are open 365 days a year and it can be a very popular place on weekends. Our weekday tour don't encounter this problem, you will have all the space and time needed to fully satisfy your ceramic wants and needs.</p><p>Please click<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/ydXaYnDQNeUznLPm7" target="_blank"> here</a> to see the Arita Sera Porcelain shops on a map:</p><p><br /></p><p>Please click on the photos below to see more information about the Arita Sera Porcelain shops.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRYV7cTUMtmzR3P_7kQvMZaDDIQlmfieWvh4QisiwT4XPB4YLtcKhZ0z4A5FIj7wWrG-Y_H-iIldywLVkFazHzELB7000Vzzpb168UnXIMhAcE6oBtjZjOYx-ru_8T6G_6Pk052lzND20VvtdJ9uLdk0AtG-_JU5AJn4ekEVMvXVgdJpBo6Y0SHE6TOyWm/s3745/IMG_5286.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2809" data-original-width="3745" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRYV7cTUMtmzR3P_7kQvMZaDDIQlmfieWvh4QisiwT4XPB4YLtcKhZ0z4A5FIj7wWrG-Y_H-iIldywLVkFazHzELB7000Vzzpb168UnXIMhAcE6oBtjZjOYx-ru_8T6G_6Pk052lzND20VvtdJ9uLdk0AtG-_JU5AJn4ekEVMvXVgdJpBo6Y0SHE6TOyWm/s320/IMG_5286.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's well signposted</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kcp6UADJNxY" width="320" youtube-src-id="kcp6UADJNxY"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/87GvlYZ3n-M" width="320" youtube-src-id="87GvlYZ3n-M"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GeyMa52jCI8" width="320" youtube-src-id="GeyMa52jCI8"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SWEf0uT6LuQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="SWEf0uT6LuQ"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com0Hei-2351番地169 Akasaka, Arita, Nishimatsuura District, Saga 844-0024, Japan33.1943549 129.87549964.884121063821155 94.719249600000012 61.504588736178846 165.0317496tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-23417671493309317222023-06-27T14:28:00.011+09:002023-10-28T15:14:45.170+09:00Megami Bridge- Nagasaki City<p>It's not too often that the Grand Lady of Cruising, the QE 2 is in town. When an opportunity to see this majestic ship in the Port of Nagasaki arises then a true fan will do whatever it takes to see her up close and personal.</p><p>In a true story, my mum and I were supposed to cruise around NZ on the QE2 back in 2020 but the night before our departure from Sydney our cruise was cancelled by a Covid outbreak. Obviously our chance to cruise on the QE2 went down in flames but it still remains on our agenda and I am sure that one day this cruise will come to fruition.</p><p>On this particular day not only was I able to see the ship depart from the Port Terminal but I hightailed it to the best vantage point in the city, the Megami Bridge to see her in all its glory. In fact, I wasn't the only one!! There were hundreds of people already on the bridge and arriving at ever minute to get a last glimpse of her on its departure.</p><p>Hope you enjoy the pictures and videos, I know I did when I was taking them!</p><p><br /></p><p>Please click <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/DYWpDXLJeGQ5iMUDA" target="_blank">on this link</a> to see the Megami Bridge on a map:</p><p>Please click on the photos below to enlarge:</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEharQ7Eh5Be_rKpyUg-0I0fKraL-yJJa6aW07F8jMDES7ICWaU0RY9IM0B4H3NJmjRV16gRRh7qH9wxzOKa-zTozv-P7sqxzaK8me6TSMzWYG6wx8pHWwNzl_2Aq4ZsW7KYXJF8vQPePaO7xPtOAOCupY8NlU3-W8xjgtmkY0IQaPKJpIPMD_Pan81zqEN7/s2271/IMG_4059.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2271" data-original-width="1745" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEharQ7Eh5Be_rKpyUg-0I0fKraL-yJJa6aW07F8jMDES7ICWaU0RY9IM0B4H3NJmjRV16gRRh7qH9wxzOKa-zTozv-P7sqxzaK8me6TSMzWYG6wx8pHWwNzl_2Aq4ZsW7KYXJF8vQPePaO7xPtOAOCupY8NlU3-W8xjgtmkY0IQaPKJpIPMD_Pan81zqEN7/s320/IMG_4059.jpeg" width="246" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting ready to depart</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2_mAu8nqLho" width="320" youtube-src-id="2_mAu8nqLho"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com0Japan, 〒850-0035 Nagasaki, Motofunamachi, 17−3 長崎港ターミナルビル 2階32.745676200000013 129.868439430.883443339915654 127.671173775 34.607909060084367 132.065705025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-2818534762744809042023-06-22T11:48:00.011+09:002023-12-21T18:47:11.786+09:00Marinoa Outlet Mall: Fukuoka City<p>The Marinoa Outlet Mall is a regular destination for my personal travels and shopping experiences. It has a lot of shops that I frequently need to visit, for example clothes, shoes, golf accessories, food stuffs and best of all it is only located about 8kms from where I reside.</p><p>There are other larger Outlet Malls such as the ones in Tosu and Kitakyushu but from a location and convenient point of view, Marinoa covers all my needs and in all honesty it is quite a bit cheaper than the others so it's a destination that is high up on my radar.</p><p>Every now and then, when the weather is not behaving I will incorporate the Marinoa Outlet Mall into our private day tours as a stop when it is rainy heavily. Other times I have gotten requests from customers to get some shopping in at the end of the day especially when we have about an hour left of the schedule.to kill. In this way, it's a win win situation for all parties concerned. I get a quick break and retail therapy is enjoyed by the clients.</p><p>Please let me know in advance whether this destination would be a suitable last stop on our day together as it's only 20 to 30 minutes away from the Fukuoka Cruise Terminal and City Hotels.</p><p>Please click <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/qY5Qvj9SjTns3QYt6" target="_blank">here</a> to see the Marinoa Outlet Mall on a map:</p><p>Please click on these photos below to enlarge:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijcZwnlmlcEtzLP03bZ3IGB9ZHEc6IFWrIxqtEkUnrUCiWaL2sbV8Ya1T_Sltedq5wfocFc6yIGdvqX9l_iLbwkq5qlLppZKD3NaIt9iZqqojP_fzPV0ee0hDSCkhMCp37IT_8QAfdeeMCwlldZZEj6AlSGugAWtULBPbbL1CSOSwcHSLdW0mETkKoZVeF/s4032/IMG_4765.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijcZwnlmlcEtzLP03bZ3IGB9ZHEc6IFWrIxqtEkUnrUCiWaL2sbV8Ya1T_Sltedq5wfocFc6yIGdvqX9l_iLbwkq5qlLppZKD3NaIt9iZqqojP_fzPV0ee0hDSCkhMCp37IT_8QAfdeeMCwlldZZEj6AlSGugAWtULBPbbL1CSOSwcHSLdW0mETkKoZVeF/s320/IMG_4765.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Want something Japanese?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Drg3UOW7Qdg" width="320" youtube-src-id="Drg3UOW7Qdg"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HvNDQuEv_xg" width="320" youtube-src-id="HvNDQuEv_xg"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com02-chōme-12-30 Odo, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka, 819-0001, Japan33.5948437 130.32275545.2846098638211529 95.1665054 61.905077536178844 165.4790054tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-18383803918084848112023-06-05T11:30:00.035+09:002023-12-08T11:35:16.473+09:00Tozan Shrine: Arita Town, Saga Prefecture<p>You know you are in Ceramic Territory when the Shrines are decked out in Porcelain designs. It's actually quite remarkable for such a religious and hence traditional institution to allow these designs but when you think about it, it's actually a marketing masterpiece that will attract more customers to the region to see something unique.</p><p>The Tozan Shrine is specifically located just above a train station is its easy to find but of course you just have to be careful when crossing the tracks. But don't worry since we are in the remote countryside of Kyushu there aren't too many trains in a daily routine. Walking towards the Shrine is a cultural event in itself. You literally have to stop and look intensely at every statue, pillar, column and of course the main torii entrance gates that feature at every Shinto Shrine in Japan.</p><p>The Shrine is also dedicated to Lee Sam Pei, the Korean Potter (who was allegedly brought to Japan by force in the 17th century) who is the person that developed and started the 1st Ceramic Industry in Japan, specifically here in Arita, Saga Prefecture. His memorial statue is located up on a hill behind the shrine and although it is a great view up there of the entire town, unless you have a specific reason to do so, visiting the statue is not a moving moment at all.</p><p>I recommend this site as its centrally located near many other attractions off a main street and it's obviously the only Shrine in Japan that is decorated just so. You miss it here, and you will not see another one, period!</p><p><br /></p><p>Please check out the Tozan Shrine in Arita Town <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/mEf66mFKHiUaUTjM9" target="_blank">here</a> on a map:</p><p>Please click on the photos below to enlarge:</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6ZETZgpNDIeLWCGpUr2-2HCco6Z9-cDTaieo4bdPb9qWSsu7bcWPv7VcHlEsnGVPN61EBnaHWsCqONdtpaQkyAvWsn-8uBsg_sJmR7oMMYEiMp-TrsEPMe_MfD5LMi20gbN4f8qeCJZ-FN9kmiw85e6I3bkYBUrrYuYFXjP0EheKWfQ9zQqIXL8oIjBL/s4032/2DEBE732-B47A-4A20-9498-265B567EB550.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6ZETZgpNDIeLWCGpUr2-2HCco6Z9-cDTaieo4bdPb9qWSsu7bcWPv7VcHlEsnGVPN61EBnaHWsCqONdtpaQkyAvWsn-8uBsg_sJmR7oMMYEiMp-TrsEPMe_MfD5LMi20gbN4f8qeCJZ-FN9kmiw85e6I3bkYBUrrYuYFXjP0EheKWfQ9zQqIXL8oIjBL/s320/2DEBE732-B47A-4A20-9498-265B567EB550.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Purification time</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUBEnJ7JZXxA7_LBHItEhvt7FmfL9X39ckLG2goGDHp-bhyBNkD7Do7KZ9vunA2p18WznTNGbQjx05-o4eE8DyrAL0PcUVwdZBptQZGdcGivai213dfddoIqCZauDIo-s5-rLAn9iq_tZV9XzBQli6TYb5WsCEKlV8tqcsjolS-6Kwd6G9FT-mjVVM8vr/s4032/FD21E291-B3E2-4764-A293-62717362FE83.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUBEnJ7JZXxA7_LBHItEhvt7FmfL9X39ckLG2goGDHp-bhyBNkD7Do7KZ9vunA2p18WznTNGbQjx05-o4eE8DyrAL0PcUVwdZBptQZGdcGivai213dfddoIqCZauDIo-s5-rLAn9iq_tZV9XzBQli6TYb5WsCEKlV8tqcsjolS-6Kwd6G9FT-mjVVM8vr/s320/FD21E291-B3E2-4764-A293-62717362FE83.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Has a magnificent view</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p>Please click on the video below to see more about Tozan Shrine:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u4U8puZAviI" width="320" youtube-src-id="u4U8puZAviI"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com02-chōme-5-1 Ōdaru, Arita, Nishimatsuura District, Saga 844-0004, Japan33.1889373 129.89926294.8787034638211537 94.7430129 61.499171136178845 165.0555129tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-31300285785609257392023-06-01T14:28:00.038+09:002023-10-28T11:59:45.270+09:00Sohonzan Shrine: Saikai Town, Nagasaki Prefecture<p>Our popular WW2 History and Culture Tour of Nagasaki incorporates a long drive at the beginning of the day. So, I was looking for a location to visit in order to reduce the time spent between attractions. Low and behold this huge Torii (Gate Entrance of Shinto Shrines) came into view and instantly I knew that this was the place that I was looking for.</p><p>At first, I thought that the Cultural component of the tour would be boosted to meet up with the many historical locations already firmly in place. But little did I expect the Sohonzan Shrine to tick every box and literally surprise me to no end that this location in its own right is one of the highlight attraction of the whole day.</p><p>It has everything you need as a shore excursion stop. A chance to stretch your legs, a toilet break, nature and landscapes, a strong cultural component and in total a site that makes you glad it was included in the itinerary. </p><p>Of course, in my time here in Japan, I have been to a thousand shrines. Some are excellent, some are ho hum, some are preached as the most important or religiously significant shrines of the region. In this case, I won't do any of that but what I will tell you is that Sohonzan Shrine will leave a strong impression on you even if you have been to many in the past.</p><p>I am really please that many of our clients have felt exactly the same way about their visit and time here at Sohonzan Shrine as I did on my first time. It is now a mainstay attraction of this tour and I hope it will be for many years to come.</p><p>Please <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/8CNgQWYcoeguU4uQ9" target="_blank">click here</a> to see the Sohonzan Shrine on a map:</p><p><br /></p><p>Please click on the photos below to enlarge:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7r2o2OJymr_IAaWyrzPkdIVbbtld979AiUOvWidlCgX1UAZ6x5wl3kNdyIgEUZFJ6BZbTeDIiPQ9pH3jlHmr5wFIWqu39MMoyx2RrsLlIGSsNK41gyofZ0FIHTnumbH8JcpqAjDxl4yMth3IZaA7A2h1htw9FyrwpjEpoZffgqXrQMd41WeuYH_yx-OuS/s4032/IMG_4401.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7r2o2OJymr_IAaWyrzPkdIVbbtld979AiUOvWidlCgX1UAZ6x5wl3kNdyIgEUZFJ6BZbTeDIiPQ9pH3jlHmr5wFIWqu39MMoyx2RrsLlIGSsNK41gyofZ0FIHTnumbH8JcpqAjDxl4yMth3IZaA7A2h1htw9FyrwpjEpoZffgqXrQMd41WeuYH_yx-OuS/s320/IMG_4401.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The entrance</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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It is such a gem of a location that not many people know about it, except of course those who are ceramic lovers. For these people the location is 7th heaven as it is so peaceful and tranquil, at times it feels as though one has stepped back in time.</p><p>Okawachiyama which translates as Big River in the Mountains doesn't feel like a place designed for the 21st Century. Time runs a lot slower in these parts of the countryside and its a place where you can forget about life for a half a day and feel the time slip of the region.</p><p>On this particular day, I arrived a little later than I wanted to. It was a weekday and there was hardly anyone around so basically I had the whole village to myself. I have been told that this isn't the case on weekends when quite a lot more tourists and visitors from around Kyushu congregate in the pottery regions of Kyushu looking for that one special piece that will make their ceramic collection complete. Of course for those die hart fans of all things ceramic, this is never the case! You will never be satisfied with what you have and you will always be looking for the next piece.</p><p>I will plan another trip over the following months to get a better lay of the land. Even if the village is busier I am sure it will still be a quiet and quaint place to explore all the nook and crannies in great detail.</p><p>Please click <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/EMuYZZRtZa2an3Fq8" target="_blank">on this link</a> to see Okawachiyama Village on a map:</p><p>Please click on the photos below to enlarge:</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kA5V8J3TDu3H8N9fHJC_2E8VDADWuXAZFYgOwRW7UehLM5AdO4nZge7PmjnbHBIGz_wprqmDDBai4-nI3HEy_Wf119Yk9_gujLEWdwYGDf097_n6iMdsOH0n-zlK-NSFyaJEHNFiwxArYn7UtQ5TIOWit__Uq-7KEZn77NpQa6UitTjg8FsU6MbIsA/s4032/0FACD3B4-39BF-4C80-B1F4-069405F75ACA.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kA5V8J3TDu3H8N9fHJC_2E8VDADWuXAZFYgOwRW7UehLM5AdO4nZge7PmjnbHBIGz_wprqmDDBai4-nI3HEy_Wf119Yk9_gujLEWdwYGDf097_n6iMdsOH0n-zlK-NSFyaJEHNFiwxArYn7UtQ5TIOWit__Uq-7KEZn77NpQa6UitTjg8FsU6MbIsA/s320/0FACD3B4-39BF-4C80-B1F4-069405F75ACA.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Many different types of ceramics<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HUUAinKJajOD7bmoyKz6h6LRj8TskMmmNJAjlysWA25RWNUWE_fdfOsY5CHP7CAg16bzWHcoLvBNVoG9O9eMpADVVAZGDnpbbsvEzyz2ye2Rtd2c8Dc81hIh0Hq5xF4r2rXtJLUV2gEJ2Be94wHjiIH8OQRWPgHdmivTa8CdOg9RZuzK-Zi8qiD5KQ/s320/8B968AB6-F886-46B2-A25F-8F9B6A6F334F.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The main bridge is very decorative</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-WFAuM6_yKisiCO4GJWPHAd12n5p1h7eNQ0jy7T3dmw75PZqBio_Hf1nfXYQAxYive7dMY2UgKcUA1Bq9Vq25IwqeMsA7c2xsTpQrowVkGVf8QhyCh_KJ5RJqJo4Kn46pe_eDiYmgdXb78U8_Sj9ySZW-OUw6LOSzbG3XWIxXPoZLIF3jjmhcuCb4g/s4032/8EB9322A-50DB-4E94-B168-38B3C5EB28F1.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUOq2Tx5jLt3hX67kl0CEG1F5S2tovOXXLG1D2SZ73K3Cahy_YnFgE3KrjLLseXZ16b1YC3iALExGbgg7W0Ec7fhl1JAes87sYO-JqDMDUpP17NonhvgbKNB_vV20kxp_pDJKxwg519w37CjOcH6OzcD7jIjebLWCAhys72aOw605wZiYUK-luwgEog/s4032/DDB89EB2-591B-488E-A5D3-295EA091076C.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUOq2Tx5jLt3hX67kl0CEG1F5S2tovOXXLG1D2SZ73K3Cahy_YnFgE3KrjLLseXZ16b1YC3iALExGbgg7W0Ec7fhl1JAes87sYO-JqDMDUpP17NonhvgbKNB_vV20kxp_pDJKxwg519w37CjOcH6OzcD7jIjebLWCAhys72aOw605wZiYUK-luwgEog/s320/DDB89EB2-591B-488E-A5D3-295EA091076C.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As quaint as it gets!<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7vtjAu-hPWmh6ExOiieH0Db9qs8FMS4uanR6A3_usp_Cy7VzYSv-YN-JzS8DoDPfs3k8vq1Dun0BnWD2NmEwyeUcZXXG-qPaQQ4MG0hxCKVR6aMeAbCcYke5iIIsDOr1lSGZ9pxfQQX5Dinh5_jnHu935ax4c3JLv55eSa-nWtVIN6ppMIAyu5DEZg/s4032/F840BB4E-C2C5-49E0-83EB-59738AC47ADC.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7vtjAu-hPWmh6ExOiieH0Db9qs8FMS4uanR6A3_usp_Cy7VzYSv-YN-JzS8DoDPfs3k8vq1Dun0BnWD2NmEwyeUcZXXG-qPaQQ4MG0hxCKVR6aMeAbCcYke5iIIsDOr1lSGZ9pxfQQX5Dinh5_jnHu935ax4c3JLv55eSa-nWtVIN6ppMIAyu5DEZg/s320/F840BB4E-C2C5-49E0-83EB-59738AC47ADC.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The quality is exceptional</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Please click on these videos below to see more about Okawachiyama, the quaint hidden pottery village:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xv_S7gMSrvo" width="320" youtube-src-id="xv_S7gMSrvo"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tDfBIZ5-vcs" width="320" youtube-src-id="tDfBIZ5-vcs"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com0Otsu-1848 Ōkawachichō, Imari, Saga 848-0025, Japan33.2347871 129.89338664.9245532638211529 94.737136600000014 61.545020936178844 165.0496366tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-31241084181612375562023-03-29T11:56:00.020+09:002023-10-28T15:15:59.686+09:00Beppu International Tourism Port: Beppu City, Oita Prefecture<p>Beppu has recently become the 3rd most popular cruising destination on many of the International Cruise Companies Japan itineraries in Kyushu after Nagasaki and Kagoshima.</p><p>I have had some many requests by existing and potential customers if I could do a Shore Excursion in this region of Kyushu. I can understand that it takes a lot of time, effort as well as trust to hire a private guide for your shore excursions especially when we are talking about Japan, where there may be language, cultural and timing issues.</p><p>I believe now I will be able to attract a wider clientele by offering this new service and will continue to strive and make adjustments to my business setup and deliverance of services.</p><p>On this day, even though there wasn't a Cruise Ship in port, a Japanese Naval destroyer was in its place and I was able to make sure the logistics of a smooth tour pick up were viable. In the not too distant future, I will revisit this location on a real Cruise arrival and make any further adjustments if necessary.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please check out the Beppu International Tourism Port <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y9LFGJUWQiJYWiVw9" target="_blank">here</a> on a map.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please click on the photos below to enlarge:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYlsWsuryWU_saGRiinFJSTiUeYGLr5oXCrLH7rGJtbYKS8iWqqE065CCUcu-A6xQ2RMD9njdsPpd_UR4OaoTcyToywSdXEDznW04mlkYbk_-FfzS42iVH7lL5ZcoEHzL4UzUTagH5DEWOX6wD94X97oE-5YiohFap_XROscdxwU3p5DYtjaflJpPNYH-6/s4032/IMG_5491.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYlsWsuryWU_saGRiinFJSTiUeYGLr5oXCrLH7rGJtbYKS8iWqqE065CCUcu-A6xQ2RMD9njdsPpd_UR4OaoTcyToywSdXEDznW04mlkYbk_-FfzS42iVH7lL5ZcoEHzL4UzUTagH5DEWOX6wD94X97oE-5YiohFap_XROscdxwU3p5DYtjaflJpPNYH-6/s320/IMG_5491.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It;s quite a large berth</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglA2llg38ERNtchR4LHKAmg49Gb-u3CNBVEnEiA6bQ6rAs0CjcaCGpKC7tcw7c_WufNwalnbTlbdL05uKOn9_zu75IwGTvvOM7taxzv2rfqXivaWts7IwDkF0Hl7JR1BpXsmITCtZuaIi70gN_lh_z2NmFQp5NcjsHrFlvogpdfh8iHKvgmljw0EfCSblf/s4032/IMG_5493.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglA2llg38ERNtchR4LHKAmg49Gb-u3CNBVEnEiA6bQ6rAs0CjcaCGpKC7tcw7c_WufNwalnbTlbdL05uKOn9_zu75IwGTvvOM7taxzv2rfqXivaWts7IwDkF0Hl7JR1BpXsmITCtZuaIi70gN_lh_z2NmFQp5NcjsHrFlvogpdfh8iHKvgmljw0EfCSblf/s320/IMG_5493.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Was a busy place on this day</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bSoUWf3QMhk?si=LkyWzsFXTFpnYd7g" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com0Beppu International Tourism Port, Kitaishigaki, Beppu, Oita 874-0000, Japan33.308673 131.5038833.251276570107521 131.43521544921876 33.366069429892477 131.57254455078126tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-91426273747902002702023-03-01T22:22:00.095+09:002024-03-05T23:22:34.206+09:00Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima- Hiroshima Prefecture<p>There couldn't be a more popular place in Japan right now (except Mount Fuji) then Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture.</p><p>It literally has everything that you would ever need from an attraction. It has beauty, history, nature, a variety of experiences and to top it off a picturesque Ferry ride from the mainland to the island, which is only a 10 minute journey but a highlight in itself. </p><p><span face="Inter, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-size: 16px;">The island of Itsukushima, has been a holy place of Shintoism since the earliest times. The first shrine buildings here were probably erected in the 6th century. The present shrine dates from the 12th century and the harmoniously arranged buildings reveal great artistic and technical skill. The shrine plays on the contrasts in color and form between mountains and sea and illustrates the Japanese concept of scenic beauty, which combines nature and human creativity.</span></p><p><span face="YakuHanJP, Montserrat, "Noto Sans JP", 游ゴシック, YuGothic, Helvetica, Arial, "ヒラギノ角ゴ ProN", "Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProN", メイリオ, Meiryo, verdana, Osaka, "MS Pゴシック", "MS PGothic", sans-serif" style="background-color: #f2f4fa; color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 21.6px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">The name Itsukushima literally means 'island of worship' and from ancient times the island itself was worshipped as a god. The mystical Itsukushima Shrine built on the water was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1996. A place where people have long carried out ancient rites, Itsukushima Shrine has become world renowned, attracting visitors from all over Japan and the rest of the world.</span></p><p><br /></p><p>I have been to Itsukushima Shrine at least 5 or 6 times since my arrival in Japan. It's absolutely a location that draws you in and keeps you coming back with its quintessential features and highlights. On this day my family (my children's 1st visit) joined me for a day trip from Fukuoka. At first they were like, do we have to come and drive that far just to see a Shrine! But when they got on the island and saw all the amazing sights their attitude absolutely reversed full circle. In the end, it was a effort to get them off the island as they were so into the location.</p><p>Firstly, it was the deer that got them excited. They really enjoyed the closeness and of course the deer aren't aggressive, can be touched and petted. and generally enjoyed from up close. After that, they checked out the Shrine and its pathways which feel as though you are standing directly on top of the sea in many parts. Once the tide had disappeared then it was off to the standing Torii gates, which just aren't massive but quite a joy and experience to walk around as well as to throw coins onto. If you do get on on to the wooden structure, of course years and decades of good luck will be bestowed upon you!</p><p>Its been a few years now between visits but I can feel another trip to Hiroshima being on the cards. I am sure there are many more shops and restaurants on the main street as foreign tourists now exceeds Japanese domestic numbers. I am sure you will be as impressed as me on how amazing this location really is.</p><p>Please click <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/GWmy3Qa78FUBqUAu7" target="_blank">here </a>to see the Itsukushima Shrine here on a map:</p><p>Please click on these photos below to enlarge:</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtj4_PtWtYV8cPcwXv_cNzJDq596sqSgEEPa270C56940aTaSv07WPq_DhYEV7PNBMo99vzKaRzoellSEuq79oPe5san_8YOOxZbv7U1e8Rd3OWiQiKjZKN21z9TOYzHjz6DDhcDTb4jh3f3o5fmxxLM55Sdp1QOWoISElc6tVOc3VoNyYXEvv7rNVi9V1/s3264/0BB9A1A0-44CD-4AA8-8C02-548F3F00C774.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtj4_PtWtYV8cPcwXv_cNzJDq596sqSgEEPa270C56940aTaSv07WPq_DhYEV7PNBMo99vzKaRzoellSEuq79oPe5san_8YOOxZbv7U1e8Rd3OWiQiKjZKN21z9TOYzHjz6DDhcDTb4jh3f3o5fmxxLM55Sdp1QOWoISElc6tVOc3VoNyYXEvv7rNVi9V1/s320/0BB9A1A0-44CD-4AA8-8C02-548F3F00C774.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Hanzuryo Ryokan is a traditional 5 star establishment located in the Unzen Amakusa National Park, that prides itself of providing a private, nature infused, gourmet inspired, luxury stay for those who wish to experience the full Omotenashi (hospitality) style of Japan as its absolute best.</p><p>Every thing about the stay was incredibly special and in some ways nearly perfect in every regard. Not only were the rooms elegant and spacious (which is very rare in Japan) but the attention to detail in every aspect was some thing that one will never forget for the rest of their life. It is indeed a once in a lifetime experience that should go down in everyone's bucket list of things to do in Japan.</p><p>There is nothing about the experience that I could fault even if I was trying to! From checkin to checkout, everything was delivered to precision which is what Japanese Hospitality is all about. Trying to maintain 100% perfecting and delivering satisfaction levels that are far and beyond what any service provider could attain from a western standpoint.</p><p>If I was to fault anything, it would be the lack of English both from a spoken and written point of view. For myself personally this isn't a problem but I can see where this may be an issue for some people and I would hope that with an increase in western travelers of the next few years, this establishment would be able to make a menu in English to describe in detail exactly what is being eaten and how to use the hot springs without making a faux pas. </p><p>As for the cuisine, what can I say, I was probably the greatest single meal of my life! The gourmet experience went on for at least 2 hours with at least 10 courses in total. This is of course what top rate Ryokan's attain to provide in their offerings, a complete Kaiseki (highest level of Japanese dining) experience. Not only was the food absolutely divine but the ladies in kimono's moving gracefully in and out of the scene, as not to disturb the dining experience of the customers, combined with the various plates used for display, made this feel more like a scene from a movie.</p><p>Alcohol may accompany the meal if you so wish (not part of the price) and on this occasion our party went for Japanese rice wine. It is felt that Japanese sake is a drink that is well paired with Japanese traditional foods and I must admit I fully believe this to be the case. Beer and wine just doesn't seem to gel with the foods available and I would recommend that sake be chosen if alcohol is desired.</p><p>As for the hot springs, there are public but also private options as well. I took advantage of both options but feel that not all western customers would feel comfortable with only a public bathing system. Again, there is nothing I could fault with the overall experience. You will just have to try for yourself to see whether this is the best hotel experience that you could hope for.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please click on <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/%E6%97%85%E4%BA%AD%E5%8D%8A%E6%B0%B4%E7%9B%A7/@32.7438163,130.2798024,13.67z/data=!4m11!3m10!1s0x35400dae0b5c381d:0xa61acbd4c086c6d0!5m4!1s2023-03-23!2i4!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d32.7346028!4d130.2593184!16s%2Fg%2F1tdc2_9m?coh=164777&entry=tt" target="_blank">this link </a>to see Hanzuryo on a map:</p><p>Please click on the picture below to enlarge:</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZxbR3aCoTy6Wnmz0WP7T1qyEXQsiS9CB3TqZXr_G7rcEDKDqnuMKJ3x0W0XPxxBn05UYROlWRYMhZJOE7p7H7neV4aBv6hCjbeJQYvwypv7evAHPOBf-Z9DbBsE_JwBbDCUPu545lpSF2Ve6-rRNFD_8tvzLnn1zIH_M5Kv60-rZNHrGszF2ZIvz-rA/s1478/0A05AEB5-C192-400D-9B08-D551E44EE771.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2hVvil7OVPKcMdzqXL9U7WUV0Jxi2MqwO_FBq8PB6fBREjEVILyaXtnb4647L3zdX0-5FDjY6GzPlox2cavsAHziE_6QMvyIG56Pd452rJbfEKy-xuD4aZMIQ82MsqRRmNYBmSWAxbsGuSctv5fMXySRU5uuWft8m1u5zFnQOTDqKqt0CAXE8Yhauw/s3264/B1CABFF1-9D0B-4A3B-B201-2E8119B02BFA.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2hVvil7OVPKcMdzqXL9U7WUV0Jxi2MqwO_FBq8PB6fBREjEVILyaXtnb4647L3zdX0-5FDjY6GzPlox2cavsAHziE_6QMvyIG56Pd452rJbfEKy-xuD4aZMIQ82MsqRRmNYBmSWAxbsGuSctv5fMXySRU5uuWft8m1u5zFnQOTDqKqt0CAXE8Yhauw/s320/B1CABFF1-9D0B-4A3B-B201-2E8119B02BFA.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Japanese Gardens at night</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjabdOJ1oG6bZprEfnOA4ZaSeAFslvwGjdkO_VFlVZLZ0BdP3hL_nLhNz94xwjxSWilDaHiTlpQi1PVkNdx5WZgAhAssykhVhzUXhKN71QbW5W1sCtrmCKk4f9diq5spCgbzIuD5Gjy9Xra_wQpKFG-7ryk6FeI5qdBCROVAHOr20U5yrwmRGu8_HhM4g/s3264/B25DD910-B9A6-46AC-9268-E4936DCC7530.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjabdOJ1oG6bZprEfnOA4ZaSeAFslvwGjdkO_VFlVZLZ0BdP3hL_nLhNz94xwjxSWilDaHiTlpQi1PVkNdx5WZgAhAssykhVhzUXhKN71QbW5W1sCtrmCKk4f9diq5spCgbzIuD5Gjy9Xra_wQpKFG-7ryk6FeI5qdBCROVAHOr20U5yrwmRGu8_HhM4g/s320/B25DD910-B9A6-46AC-9268-E4936DCC7530.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Public showers<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QyoWFK9NMq7yFqzET_4csZq9z0MtfY6H-tbT13yGY4KPdtWtBKIYDnnFOoDL-os9VXyuryygx7Ob1TjDYx5ZXlkod6LbDux3S1aXCrUK1F3Zo0glMI7G-7tqUw0V9iztqYrJdVOslKpWPj_PukQJZrpYWq75GEbKLQZ-KXIv5Hm5QSYecIDGgCH65A/s3264/B69D24F4-D1E4-40C1-A468-43E92F8442C4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsUredf0xcf1sgpMFC8Q3PoHCks1nyajJSVo4Mg0QWUQkFS-f2f758tcdPJSDZykTvpJT4mbOTR8txBfH2jye-TSMYGmcOA8ZP_GQ2mE4ch_3kCA0Y9E9zapkCIiaBBP0az4JzVuHA9fQqNLQokKZLZ7vuKx2yArdGB1ehz4RXdWrQ1tPrMV3rtuU1kA/s3264/DDDD2BD5-3D3F-4ABE-AE51-5160B3EAC8A8.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsUredf0xcf1sgpMFC8Q3PoHCks1nyajJSVo4Mg0QWUQkFS-f2f758tcdPJSDZykTvpJT4mbOTR8txBfH2jye-TSMYGmcOA8ZP_GQ2mE4ch_3kCA0Y9E9zapkCIiaBBP0az4JzVuHA9fQqNLQokKZLZ7vuKx2yArdGB1ehz4RXdWrQ1tPrMV3rtuU1kA/s320/DDDD2BD5-3D3F-4ABE-AE51-5160B3EAC8A8.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fit for a KING</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7I0zOX8ogXC57H1pRYKRu3ABVk-vTzgkNMIuR6KmHkhM4_IUFzU6AXM9YMhrfoiqVpyqz_NMRtF7sub2ymeeHJ-RwyFhWxg7G5G5mHU3OHi-jJ-BHqmIxdgoWrYW_H8jk1ID8Fg3EZ8Z4KTOWjvmpgsPaPy5QKHu9tdXb5b6zs_nkF4bZ8iC6rlPalg/s3264/E46A22B9-C9C2-46E6-95B1-409D97C18EC9.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7I0zOX8ogXC57H1pRYKRu3ABVk-vTzgkNMIuR6KmHkhM4_IUFzU6AXM9YMhrfoiqVpyqz_NMRtF7sub2ymeeHJ-RwyFhWxg7G5G5mHU3OHi-jJ-BHqmIxdgoWrYW_H8jk1ID8Fg3EZ8Z4KTOWjvmpgsPaPy5QKHu9tdXb5b6zs_nkF4bZ8iC6rlPalg/s320/E46A22B9-C9C2-46E6-95B1-409D97C18EC9.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Complimentary drinks after your bath<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCxr9Ji8RkMgPqC3hKGDCiPvKZf-8QZiwbhhtptqr-5klYXOIp3VS6d_Ne6gvRP6dp2-9oHT0TDNT0sAOUMws7aOv3CpS30_luZypg1qsB4r0-JPn95Sy5N3cMAccbRAJFVz24o9ZyhB4qDRsMAkl7RDpGUq44PWFSG5X29dD-dk9-XT1M2q_xHWngTg/s1478/F4131418-8E5F-4ADE-941F-2BC1C2D277A5.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1478" data-original-width="1108" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCxr9Ji8RkMgPqC3hKGDCiPvKZf-8QZiwbhhtptqr-5klYXOIp3VS6d_Ne6gvRP6dp2-9oHT0TDNT0sAOUMws7aOv3CpS30_luZypg1qsB4r0-JPn95Sy5N3cMAccbRAJFVz24o9ZyhB4qDRsMAkl7RDpGUq44PWFSG5X29dD-dk9-XT1M2q_xHWngTg/s320/F4131418-8E5F-4ADE-941F-2BC1C2D277A5.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A very happy camper<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Please click on these video's below to see Hanzuryo Ryokan in more detail:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/icNYVLx7aBY" width="320" youtube-src-id="icNYVLx7aBY"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-nkn-oKgYPQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="-nkn-oKgYPQ"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com0381 Obamachō Unzen, Unzen, Nagasaki 854-0621, Japan32.7348108 130.259513532.733908308274309 130.25844061639404 32.735713291725688 130.26058638360595tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-91817758866628549662023-02-10T13:50:00.001+09:002023-03-18T14:27:36.468+09:00Hakata Port Tower: Fukuoka City<p>The Hakata Port Tower is a place that I had been intending to visit for a very long time. However, the first time I tried to making a booking (not necessary now) at the premises I was told that it was closing because of Corona anti measures in mid 2020. Fast forward to present day where most if not all sightseeing attractions have reopened back up to the public, the Hakata Port Tower stands out as a beacon of hope that the worst has come and gone and that life and travel are basically back to normal pre-pandemic levels.</p><p>Conveniently located in the Bayside district of the Hakata Port complex it is walking distance from Hakata Station and Tenjin the 2 most popular downtown areas of Fukuoka. The Hakata Port Tower is also only 2kms from the Fukuoka International Cruise Terminal and this stop has become a regular last attraction site on our Full Day Shore Excursions. It's a wonderful last photo and memory of the day before returning to your cruise to sail off to the next exotic locations.</p><p>The Tower itself has an observatory floor some 70m above sea level. It gives you 360 degree panoramic views of the port and the cityscape with the ability to see many outlying islands within reach of the Fukuoka inner circle. It is well signposted with a lot of information being available on the observation deck but also the maritime museum on the 1st floor for those who have a great interest in the subject. In regards to my interests of the location it is without a doubt the view and scenery that fascinates me. On this day it was a little cloudy/ hazy but overall the weather was behaving itself. I stayed for approx.20 minutes searching and checking out all the sites available to me.</p><p>I will indeed make this a big part of my walking tours of Fukuoka as well as our full day shore excursions of the city and the outlying areas.</p><p>I am sure everyone will agree that it a great 1st or last attraction of the day.</p><p>Please click <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/bTNgQLzZDGMGA4Ry5" target="_blank">on this link</a> to the see the Hakata Port Tower on a map:</p><p><br /></p><p>Please click on the photos below to enlarge:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6e9CAuJeydxAJuuNOcubEaegCWEAKJ-zUhZIrOR8L9Q9-0mzErUWxRWcwMs6ZXKLeFZWby8KntyBaM8EWMW5c_4c4_HY9lwu1kOMNi2Ha55XZ5jjarR4J_UauFE_6vG6Or0WWgJmlE7gV-OthZvPWpJYYAHT8A6pXwgofCXyeAxuQ-XuiZYoHJZ-gvQ/s4032/1A789A50-299C-464B-9145-910FAA45CA73.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vGfuBjoI1B0" width="320" youtube-src-id="vGfuBjoI1B0"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/r-bz1m0PQLI" width="320" youtube-src-id="r-bz1m0PQLI"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VDivNGqZaeI" width="320" youtube-src-id="VDivNGqZaeI"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com0Japan, 〒812-0021 Fukuoka, Hakata Ward, Chikkōhonmachi, 14−1 博多ポートタワー33.6042954 130.39775995.2940615638211526 95.241509900000011 61.914529236178844 165.5540099tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-29535813399481951192023-01-10T19:13:00.042+09:002023-11-06T22:22:58.592+09:00Welcome to 2023<p>It is official! Japan is re-opening to the world!</p><p>It's been a while between posts and actually a longer time between tours to be truthfully honest! Dream Tours Japan has been on hiatus but that doesn't mean we have been twiddling our thumbs and not doing anything to improve.</p><p>To rest on your laurels means that you are satisfied with your product but nothing could be further from the truth. Over the last 2 years we have been redefining our services, streamlining activities and generally adding more content and attractions to our private tours.</p><p>I am sure 2023 will be a great year. A chance for everyone to get back to a normal life again and to enjoy one of our true passions in life, travel and adventure. Many new concepts and experiences will be added to our customized tours and I am sure this will entice a whole new group of travelers to our offerings. Tourists have been flocking back into Kyushu, especially Fukuoka and Nagasaki. I can hear a lot more languages being spoken instead of just Japanese on the streets these days. The cruising scene looks fantastic, with many ships returning to Kyushu cities in record numbers. Shore Excursion Travel Companies may not be ready for the influx of numbers but we certainly will be!</p><p>Another region of Kyushu will soon be added to our travel list and this will be announced in due course.</p><p>Stay tuned everyone!</p><p><br /></p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEink9LtBHupuVbCxUpX_4uqSWucuanntMOnmTfnODLKS-NTck2B2rLnmTvJrg-ZvbpLPDHnEulC_QEhP9f-aFKOAyfI60BzYS6epQi7ZFQzfVINZnE3VNVOXY5Y2AcWeuPlF7CxptNE9m5sgSzwENVTl3IotNg5Lap1Qu2eXe0U_6mFSD3XHjuPvY1kEz4g/s4032/IMG_4529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEink9LtBHupuVbCxUpX_4uqSWucuanntMOnmTfnODLKS-NTck2B2rLnmTvJrg-ZvbpLPDHnEulC_QEhP9f-aFKOAyfI60BzYS6epQi7ZFQzfVINZnE3VNVOXY5Y2AcWeuPlF7CxptNE9m5sgSzwENVTl3IotNg5Lap1Qu2eXe0U_6mFSD3XHjuPvY1kEz4g/w300-h400/IMG_4529.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back in Business</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjDiWyPFyBG2OPnoeZhWOZgV20e-HGK-TdQdlPeZGO-_M8DWxR63jvs_vB0ne5f-9bnk-liU3tdpzirQB7z9ETnDXBJf_HpVC-gDKSWqDn3xIsJvadJncpaP3lqPBaDGEA6CjPmrMu2eBV-6_6S46y9Lr8S_WQTvIypAOUD_jcVn_Y89nTx-kqph-LkoB/s4032/IMG_4531.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjDiWyPFyBG2OPnoeZhWOZgV20e-HGK-TdQdlPeZGO-_M8DWxR63jvs_vB0ne5f-9bnk-liU3tdpzirQB7z9ETnDXBJf_HpVC-gDKSWqDn3xIsJvadJncpaP3lqPBaDGEA6CjPmrMu2eBV-6_6S46y9Lr8S_WQTvIypAOUD_jcVn_Y89nTx-kqph-LkoB/w300-h400/IMG_4531.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready for a great season</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com0Japan, 〒850-0035 Nagasaki, Motofunamachi, 17−3 長崎港ターミナルビル 2階32.745676200000013 129.86843944.4354423638211671 94.7121894 61.055910036178858 165.0246894tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-54505862057878172972022-06-20T16:04:00.010+09:002023-11-06T13:58:53.914+09:00Mongolian Wall Remains in Central Fukuoka: Fukuoka City<p>The Mongolian Wall Remnants in Central Fukuoka are a real find indeed! You wouldn't expect to be able to find this incredible site and a window to the long and dynamic historical past. Obviously, the wall is only a fraction of what it was at its peak in the 13th Century but never the less, such a strong impression can be obtained of what the exact situation was with the combative Mongolians and their quest to invade Japan.</p><p>The remains are central located near Seinan University and only a 10 minute walk from the nearest subway station, so its a location that isn't too difficult to find let alone enjoy a stroll and feel the historical significance of the area.</p><p>Fukuoka Day Tours always includes this location on its full day walking and public transport tours. You will no be disappointed with the experience.</p><p>Please click <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/JohxF9WCVQTc3vfk8" target="_blank">here</a> to see the Mongolian Wall remains in Central Fukuoka.</p><p>Please click on the photos below to enlarge:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6aXzVkp_6t3D_bxfXgHS6nfrP1lfGs4DYb-58UCsu5NTA1e5PFDHoOUoQryNH6YA5J98IHU1uUY4ivihu4B1iI3zQYQn3B0J20n1ypYHO1FQp8GJBrQOh1mJ8z0F2oW4yYzrACWpJ1r1y7nFKwt1EuPtOqRUkSEsd4KTb2fYif1lRZRFVlgVkl-7esA/s4032/C785895A-BEE2-40DB-9948-39128A222C9C.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6aXzVkp_6t3D_bxfXgHS6nfrP1lfGs4DYb-58UCsu5NTA1e5PFDHoOUoQryNH6YA5J98IHU1uUY4ivihu4B1iI3zQYQn3B0J20n1ypYHO1FQp8GJBrQOh1mJ8z0F2oW4yYzrACWpJ1r1y7nFKwt1EuPtOqRUkSEsd4KTb2fYif1lRZRFVlgVkl-7esA/s320/C785895A-BEE2-40DB-9948-39128A222C9C.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Well signposted in English<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g5WHrNLiy5g" width="320" youtube-src-id="g5WHrNLiy5g"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com06-chōme-2-92 Nishijin, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka, 814-8511, Japan33.5849785 130.3549395.2747446638211528 95.198689 61.895212336178844 165.511189tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-84106829442703987472022-05-31T09:56:00.003+09:002023-12-21T18:47:34.516+09:00Atago Inari Shrine: Fukuoka City<p>Atago Shrine is one of those places that you hear about a lot but actually never actually get to. It is positioned in an area that has many more famous attractions and thus seems to get left off most agendas and itineraries.</p><p>One this fine sunny day, I decided to take the plunge and check it out. Of course once I got there I was kicking myself, wondering why in the world had I left it too long for a first visit?</p><p>Atago Shrine is perched up on a hill with an amazing scenery of the western part of the city with obviously spectacular views of the 2 standout landmarks of the area, namely the Fukuoka Tower and the Fukuoka Dome/ Hilton Seahawk Hotel. In fact, I am sure that there is no where else in the city that offers these panoramic views.</p><p>The shrine itself is nothing special and there are many more important and impressive shrines in and around Fukuoka City but I can tell you this there aren't any with better views than this one. I have been told by a few good friends that the sunsets here are sublime as the sun sets in a westerly direction. Haven't had the chance to be here during that time but it's just another to do, and on the list. When I finally do, I will post it here.</p><p>Please click <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/dNCQ6w5eUFctMTgt9" target="_blank">here</a> to see the Atago Inari Shrine on a map;</p><p>Please click on the photos below to enlarge:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7KOmUkhEXB5r9Eq3gkFwyHm7busWiW_kbua7a6ZPJ7q8IPOI6iSDOn9hd9P_7iPSy5kFL_2n13-2ameDxgvTKzrGPhV3iqnSspIJ_uz1rl6INRFORQm3h6NEbmU7Pzo_i4NF6YR_UwCCAGexIivVBrp8pNYAdYTSzFBdAPyM1sze_lrdNgsDNIEXOg1C/s4032/IMG_3970.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7KOmUkhEXB5r9Eq3gkFwyHm7busWiW_kbua7a6ZPJ7q8IPOI6iSDOn9hd9P_7iPSy5kFL_2n13-2ameDxgvTKzrGPhV3iqnSspIJ_uz1rl6INRFORQm3h6NEbmU7Pzo_i4NF6YR_UwCCAGexIivVBrp8pNYAdYTSzFBdAPyM1sze_lrdNgsDNIEXOg1C/s320/IMG_3970.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spectacular views</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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Realistically a very close and conveniently located Urban site and quite remarkable that such a quiet and open area can be situated so close to a major Train Station. You are enclosed in such a nature filled area that you could be confused that you are in the countryside and not a large metropolitan city, such as Fukuoka.<br />
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Our walking tours of Fukuoka always includes a Shrine is our travels as it is a great way to connect to Japanese History and Culture. The Shinto religion encompasses everything Japanese and it is believed that the gods created Japan in its purest form. Sumo, the National Sport of Japan, was originally performed as a Shinto ritual and the Deity of the Sumiyoshi Shrine worshipped Sumo as a result.<br />
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In fact, before the annual Kyushu Basho in Fukuoka every November you can see a Sumo Ceremony at the Sumiyoshi Shrine whereby all the Wrestlers pray for healthy and prosperity for the last tournament of the year. I haven`t seen this ceremony yet although I have been to many sumo matches in the past. In the future I will attempt to get some photos and videos of this special and highly respected occasion.<br />
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A trip to Sumiyoshi Shrine will be remember for a long time to come.<br />
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Check out Sumiyoshi Shrine <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/WetjtK4L2AspfX3P9" target="_blank">here </a>on a map:<br />
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<br />Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com03 Chome-1-51 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0018, Japan33.5859192 130.41373696.8583952 89.1051429 60.313443199999995 171.7223309tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-67064205500895428952022-04-01T17:51:00.000+09:002022-05-08T13:32:46.025+09:00Cherry Blossom Viewing: Nagasaki PrefectureCherry Blossom Viewing in Nagasaki is so much more popular than it's plum tree cousins. In fact, it's more like a religion rather than a casual stroll around a park looking at the beautiful flowers. It is such a big deal that people plan these days weeks and months in advance even before the Cherry Blossom forecasts have been given by the Japan Meteorological Service, such is the devotion and fanatical feeling towards these inspiring flowers.<br />
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Even once the Cherry Blossom Viewing season starts, it's not the lack of places to go (there are cherry trees all over Japan) but the lack of car parking due to the influx of fellow spectators who all have one thing on their mind: Cherry Blossom Viewing. I mind admit, when I first came to Japan I wondered out loud what the fuss was and why on earth would someone have to visit 5 different places in one day and take literally 1000 photography of this rather pretty flower? But, now that I have lived in Japan for a while I have come to realize that Cherry Blossom are so intricately linked to the Japanese psyche and soul that one cannot get enough of this awe inspiring and moving flower.<br />
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I guess I have turned Japanese some what because this year I visit 4 different locations, not all in one day mind you so i guess I am still Australian as well.<br />
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Viewing Cherry Blossoms will move you as well I am sure.<br />
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The pictures I took are from the famous Omura Park and they grab a lot of attention from all over Nagasaki and other areas as well. The crowds never dispersed all day and even though the weather wasn't the best, this didn't hold anyone back.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0ffLX-ECZvY" width="560"></iframe>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com0Omura, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan32.9000901 129.9581415999999832.6868366 129.63541809999998 33.1133436 130.28086509999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-25107651586230201682021-12-20T16:14:00.103+09:002023-10-28T15:16:58.675+09:00Karato Market: Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Honshu <p>On this day, my wife was busy but my kids weren't so we headed out from our base in Fukuoka to go to the Karato Market for some breakfast. Karato Market is well known as the mecca for blowfish otherwise as Fugu in Japanese which is the most poisonous fish in the world. If not prepared properly by a licensed chef, death will come fast and furious. Luckily for you and me the last registered death as the result of eating this delicacy was way back in 1975. It's a rigorous process to become a fugu chef, so in my mind the risk is minuscule and the reward in terms of taste and flavor are indeed amazing.</p><p>From Fukuoka, its about a 1 hour drive and you will be able to drive across the Kanmon Strait Bridge crossing from Kyushu into the main island of Honshu. It's very special to see how close the the 2 islands are and the fact that there have been many wars over the last 500 years by clans striving to increase their territorial gains in the region.</p><p>Upon arriving ,you can see how popular the area really is by checking out the number plates of the cars in the carpark. Some cars have just come from around the corner for a quick bite to eat whilst many are from various reaches from all over Japan. I always like to arrive quite early in the morning for my seafood bowl consisting of rice and various types of sashimi, then a dollop of wasabi and a topping of seaweed is a meal made in heaven that even non seafood lovers could enjoy. Because of the numbers it took us a while to be seated but it wasn't too long, in fact the 20 minutes of waiting gave us some time to go for a stroll and do some sightseeing in the area.</p><p>This 20 minute stroll created a huge appetite and when our meals arrived we finished then in no time flat. I must say it was not only absolutely delicious but such a reasonably priced meal. Once finished, we did some more sightseeing on the upper deck of the market and on the floor getting a real close up of the fish available for purchase.</p><p>This location has become a popular stop on our day tours out of Fukuoka.</p><p>I am sure you and your private party will not be disappointed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please click <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/YvZVqrYfFoh4dsip7" target="_blank">on this link</a> to see the Karato Markets on a map:</p><p>Please click on the photos below to enlarge:</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhChcDHCPz_YBqkB4alMgjC6dmMheVZHUYVVuO-YFC9ie5I0ajE8JLRI5RKFE1hxlkEpPRAG6F2VcsDBRnnd1hfXN9WYvuPWZ-Yb787MI6uriRiC-p3ziC2uUeqfuDiehvo1atWqc5aMiKK1pkijGBvVhew4ycaN77wTNnFlXde6D4ebMXB5oH2PPl37w/s4032/0D52C4E8-A760-428A-9FF2-012E0B4B5EB8.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8suJy13l6Rws88R1DbnhCR1_RpdiwHKU6sQzgYlVfikO0rd5lMpyY3CVP0fY7EPKLuqAqs1YSJsRYsoET-h5rPvTblO1KnZeH03VeHGgCH-g8lNxMqy6jasASK8-AnB1KOZxpDo7vpn_DlrITjfd3dsr9PeNQgRVu7d7-FjefOIWUeVIOMROJSQnmhg/s4032/8F3A1CC2-031B-4EA1-8483-ACB4655500F8.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8suJy13l6Rws88R1DbnhCR1_RpdiwHKU6sQzgYlVfikO0rd5lMpyY3CVP0fY7EPKLuqAqs1YSJsRYsoET-h5rPvTblO1KnZeH03VeHGgCH-g8lNxMqy6jasASK8-AnB1KOZxpDo7vpn_DlrITjfd3dsr9PeNQgRVu7d7-FjefOIWUeVIOMROJSQnmhg/s320/8F3A1CC2-031B-4EA1-8483-ACB4655500F8.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is Fugu</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k8vB4HcI-Fk" width="320" youtube-src-id="k8vB4HcI-Fk"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Please click on the videos below to see the sights around the Kanmon Strait Bridge:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Lrx3uXw1vAQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="Lrx3uXw1vAQ"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com05-50 Karatochō, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 750-0005, Japan33.9566087 130.94582433.899659568699448 130.87715944921874 34.013557831300545 131.01448855078124tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-74331367696196172952021-12-09T14:58:00.000+09:002022-05-08T13:37:00.273+09:00Sushi Experience: Nagasaki and Fukuoka PrefectureIn my adopted Prefectures of Nagasaki and Fukuoka, we without doubt have some of the best and freshest tasting fish in all of Japan. Now, for those who aren`t in the know, which is most of us non Japanese people, not all sushi tastes the same! Of course going to a fast food type sushi restaurant (kaizen sushi/ sushi train) is a good experience but going to a real sushi restaurant where the Master makes the sushi right in front of you and prepares the meal one piece at a time, this is what eating sushi is all about!<br />
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I am so lucky to have one of the best sushi restaurants in my backyard and the ingredients and choices change according to the season and what the Master believes will satisfy his patrons the most.<br />
The interaction with the Master (known as Taisho in Japanese) adds to the experience of the meal as does the Japanese sake (rice wine) which compliments the sushi to a T!<br />
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If you wish to request this type of Gourmet eating experience on your Private Nagasaki or Fukuoka Tour it can be catered for depending on whether the Master is available that day.<br />
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<br />Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com0Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan32.7502856 129.8776669999999732.3229841 129.23221999999998 33.1775871 130.52311399999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-47294159036072772021-08-18T21:15:00.000+09:002022-05-08T13:29:29.064+09:00Peace Park Statues: Nagasaki CityOf course when one thinks about the Nagasaki Peace Park Statues, the main one that comes to mind is the sculpture by Seibo Kitamura of the human being with one hand pointing to the sky whilst sitting cross legged and eyes closed shut. Nagasaki Peace Park is synonymous with this awe inspiring statue.<br />
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Indeed this is a powerful and internationally known symbol associated with the Nagasaki Atomic Explosion but one of my favourite things to do is to walk peacefully through the Peace Park and look at the tens of sculptors and statues that have been donated by Organizations and Countries from around the world as a symbol of hope and peace for the future.<br />
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They are all special in their own way and of course one's imagination and feelings of sorrow come through with each viewing yet at the same time they give hope for the future. In this way they cause the statues to come alive and speak to us in a private way because everyone needs hope and want to leave the earth in a better way for the future generations.<br />
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If you ever have a chance to visit Nagasaki for yourself I implore you to do the same and come to the Nagasaki Peace Park Statues. It will be a surreal if not highly moving experience and one that you will never forget, especially the viewing of the Mother and Child Statue which really hits you at your core of compassion and empathy. It is this symbol of sorry and regret that must be remembered so that the weak and innocent are protected no matter what and in all situations of conflict around the world.<br />
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Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com0Nagasaki Peace Park,Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan32.775980366934135 129.8632474443359132.749284866934133 129.8229069443359 32.802675866934138 129.90358794433592tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-66780822317584923732021-06-21T22:48:00.000+09:002022-05-08T13:30:43.786+09:00Oura Catholic Church: Nagasaki CityThe Oura Catholic Church in Nagasaki was established in 1865 and this church is officially known as "Oura Catholic Church, The Church of 26 Martyrs." It was built by French priests as a dedication to the 26 saints martyred on Nishizaka Hill.<br />
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For this reason, the church faces Nishizaka Hill as a sign of respect to those that dies on this day. The church was constructed in the Gothic style and is Japan's oldest existing wooden church. It was designated a National Treasure in 1933.<br />
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French stained glass was installed in the interior some 100 years ago, but most of this was seriously damaged in the atomic bomb blast. It has since been restored with some pieces of other stained glass from that period. Oura Catholic Cathedral will always be famous worldwide as the church that discovered the "hidden followers" who had survived the religious persecution in the 16th Century. It was the Oura Catholic Church that lured these hidden Christians back into society and to continue their faith without fear and reprisal.<br />
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I recommend viewing this church from the outside and from within as it will provide you with a feeling and of the dedication of those that apposed the Christianity ban all those years ago. A well received site from all visitors.<br />
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Oura Catholic Church is situated very close to the Nagasaki Port Terminal, it is only about a 300 to 400 meter walk although there is a rather steep incline on the the hill area on which it is perched. The other advantage is that is is very close to the famous Glover Gardens and as such 2 major attractions in Nagasaki can be achieved without too much walking and time wasting. A double whammy that won't leave you disappointed!<br />
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<b>PS: The latest news is that on the 29th of June 2018, the Oura Catholic Church has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.</b><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7lYpVAMVhfk" width="420"></iframe>Tour Nagasakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079207728470017200noreply@blogger.com05-3 Minamiyamatemachi, Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture 850-0931, Japan32.7341535 129.8701372000000431.879481 128.57924370000003 33.588826 131.16103070000005tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584061688047367487.post-74778524544025274452021-03-31T19:40:00.035+09:002024-01-22T20:41:19.630+09:00Yutoku Inari Shrine: Kashima, Saga Prefecture<p><span face="Meiryo, Osaka, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px;">In 1687, the Yutoku Inari Shrine was built upon the request of Lord Nabeshima, who ruled the domain of the region. At the shrine, the deity Inari Okami, worshiped by the Emperor, is enshrined. This deity is the guardian of food, clothing, and shelter, 3 major areas of concern and a necessity among Japanese people.</span></p><span face="Meiryo, Osaka, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px;">The Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of the three most famous shrines dedicated to Inari. People visit the shrine every year to pray for good business, good fortune for their families, a large catch and or harvest, traffic safety and other matters. The shrine is a major tourist attraction, a</span><span face=""Yu Gothic", YuGothic, "ヒラギノ角ゴ ProN W3", "Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProN", Arial, メイリオ, Meiryo, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #383838; font-size: 16px;">pproximately 3 million people visit the shrine annually, and in Kyushu it is the second largest number after Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture.</span><div><span face=""Yu Gothic", YuGothic, "ヒラギノ角ゴ ProN W3", "Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProN", Arial, メイリオ, Meiryo, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #383838; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face=""Yu Gothic", YuGothic, "ヒラギノ角ゴ ProN W3", "Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProN", Arial, メイリオ, Meiryo, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #383838; font-size: 16px;">The red Torii gates near the main shrine lead all the way up to the top of the mountain situated directly behind the main building. You can see a spectacular view from the top and of course the flowers of the four seasons are highly visible. Cherry blossoms bloom in spring, and Momiji (Japanese maple) turn red in autumn. The other most famous flowers such as azalea and cosmos also bloom at various times of the year. It is highly probable that visits throughout the year will probably have a flower in bloom at the time.</span></div><div><span face=""Yu Gothic", YuGothic, "ヒラギノ角ゴ ProN W3", "Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProN", Arial, メイリオ, Meiryo, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #383838; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face=""Yu Gothic", YuGothic, "ヒラギノ角ゴ ProN W3", "Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProN", Arial, メイリオ, Meiryo, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #383838; font-size: 16px;">On this fine spring day, I was able to see the magical and exquisite Cherry Blossoms. Of course this made it a special experience indeed, but the view from the scenic point as well as the general atmosphere around the main buildings and its surrounds is quite spectacular and well received. It really is a special place to explore and as a result id one of the most instagrammable places in Kyushu. A visit will create a lasting impression.</span></div><div><span face=""Yu Gothic", YuGothic, "ヒラギノ角ゴ ProN W3", "Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProN", Arial, メイリオ, Meiryo, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #383838; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face=""Yu Gothic", YuGothic, "ヒラギノ角ゴ ProN W3", "Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProN", Arial, メイリオ, Meiryo, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #383838; font-size: 16px;">Please <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/6ckbazqCZHTt9J2U6" target="_blank">click here</a> to see the Yutoku Inari Shrine on a map:</span></div><div><span face=""Yu Gothic", YuGothic, "ヒラギノ角ゴ ProN W3", "Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProN", Arial, メイリオ, Meiryo, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #383838; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face=""Yu Gothic", YuGothic, "ヒラギノ角ゴ ProN W3", "Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProN", Arial, メイリオ, Meiryo, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #383838; font-size: 16px;">Please click on the photos below to enlarge:</span></div><div><span face=""Yu Gothic", YuGothic, "ヒラギノ角ゴ ProN W3", "Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProN", Arial, メイリオ, Meiryo, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; 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