Kunimigaoka Is an observatory point in Miyazaki prefecture located close to Takachiho town and stands at an altitude of approximately 500 m above sea level. At the viewing platform, you pretty much have a 360° panoramic view of amazing scenery for as far as the I can see. On a clear day, you can see Mount Aso to the west and the Takachiho basin to the east and it really is one of those amazing places that will leave you spellbound and wondering why you’ve never heard of this place before.
Legend has it that the grandson of Emperor Jimmu, the first Shinto god that left heaven to take his place on Earth, viewed this area of Takachiho from this exact spot and hence there are commemorative stones and statues to remember this very important part of Japanese mythology.
All I can say is that it is an incredible place and as long as the weather gods are in our favor, it’s an amazing start to the day. It's just the beginning, the views and scenery will just keep getting better and better and better
This is absolutely God’s country.
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A view for the ages
Non stop beauty
Well signposted
This is truly God's country
A rough translation
The famous swing
Protectors of the land
A place to say your blessings
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There is an attraction in Fukuoka that everyone has to try! Not only is it a culturally unique attraction to this region of Japan, but the areas nature as well as the atmosphere of the experience is one that isn’t meant to be missed.
The punting canals of Yanagawa City are really popular right now and for good reason. The oarsmen will delight you with their actions, their personalities and of course their singing. Its an activity to sit back, listen and take in all of their magic. The fact that they will do this is 4 languages is also incredible. Of course they speak Japanese and English but also Chinese and Korean to cover their main tourist base. Not only will you have a great time transversing the water canals of this very old regional power dominated by the Tachibana clan in the 17th and 18th century, but you’ll be able to enjoy all the ancillary benefits as well.
There is the renown Unagi, freshwater eel, that is served piping hot every day and is extremely delicious. The delicacy goes back centuries and may I say that it is probably one of my most favorite seafood dishes these days. However this delicacy comes at a cost so it is a dish that people savor for special occasions as a result of the price and the amount of people that are trying to find a table. If eel is not your thing, then there are many other food options as well, but it must be said that is one of the most highly sought after seafood meals of the region and of the entire country of Japan
After lunch as we wander around the quaint and pictures streets that see many incredible shops selling all different types of traditional arts and crafts. We will be able to visit the Lords residence and inspect the inner workings of how this clan of people ruled and dominated this land for centuries. The gardens are also on display and are so incredible and picturesque that you will take 100 photos or more, especially during spring and autumn where the colors are so vibrant.
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