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Kyushu Hidden Gems

Mitsuko Atsusaka
Licensed tour guide in Kyushu, southern Japan. In this page, I introduce hidden gems of Kyushu that I personally visited.

Instagram is also available:
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21/06/2023

Mountain Bike Ride on Green Pasture, Kumamoto, southern Japan

Great joy and nothing but fun!!!

E-bike rent is available.

Knowledgeable guides will take you to the places where riding on a mountain bike is the only available way to have access to, and you can immerse yourself into gorgeous views and serene beauty of nature!!

29/05/2023

Dejima, an artificial island where Dutch merchants lived from the 17th to mid 19th century.

The picture is a model of the island specifically made to confine the merchants so that they wouldn't spread Christianity amongst Japanese people.

Japan closed its border for westerners for 260 years about 150 years ago because Sh**un, the top of Samurai, thought Christianity would undermine his authority.

But, because trading with Japan was so lucrative, they agreed to stay in the island, and didn't mind paying annual fee equivalent to the present day's 100 million yen (roughly 735,000USD) .

So, which would you choose, being free or staying in the island for at least a year and coming out as a rich person?

You can see and learn what kind of life those Dutch merchants had at Dejima Museum!

26/05/2023

Mt Misokobushi

70% of Japan's land is covered with mountains, and there are hundreds of mountains to hike.

If you wanna enjoy the beautiful nature of Japan, hiking is definitely one of the best ways.

Whether you are a serious hiker or just looking for a easy day hike, you'll find a suitable one for you in Japan!

15/03/2023

Kushida Shrine, the guardian of the merchants in Hakata, Fukuoka
Hakata has a long long history as one of the biggest merchant towns in Japan.
And Kushida Shrine, that local people call "Okushida-san," is the centre of the locals' lives.
In the spring time, you can enjoy plum blossoms as well as famous cherry blossoms.

Kushida Shrine

14/03/2023

Rickshaw! Rickshaw service is available at Hakata in Fukuoka, too 😊
Why don't you have a ride?
Cruise around tourist spots and night cruising are also available.

Jinrikiya
https://www.jinrikiya.com/

13/03/2023

Model of the new Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art, designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates

In 2029, the new Prefectural Museum of Art will open on the south side of Ohori Park, the central park of Fukuoka city🌿

Can't wait!!

12/03/2023

Shofukuji Temple @ Hakata

Just one street behind from the busiest street of Hakata, there is a serene air [and a black cat] awaits you.

The first Zen temple in Japan, built in 1195.

Take a look around the temple, have a deep breath and calm yourself. You’ll be in a different world.

Shofukuji
http://shofukuji.or.jp/wp/
[Japanese only]
Gokusho-machi 6-1
Hakata, Fukuoka

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11/03/2023

Tochoji Temple @ Hakata

Five layered pagoda and plum blossoms in bloom🌸
Cherry blossoms are famous and they are astonishingly beautiful but plum blossoms give elegant aroma 😊

It's nice to take a walk on a sunny day☼

You can have a hell-paradise tour here, too😆
Are you brave enough to try it?
Maybe you can reach to enlightenment!?

Tochoji Temple
10 mins walk from Hakata station along Taihaku Street
https://goo.gl/maps/MLdeFbDknAEY7m6E6

10/03/2023

Strawberry Afternoon Tea✨

T's the season of strawberries🍓!!
And Fukuoka is known for its sweet and juicy strawberry, Amaou.

One of the best ways to enjoy the deliciousness can be as afternoon tea☕

Nowadays having afternoon tea is very popular in Japan and various cafe and hotel lounges provide uniquely themed afternoon tea.

One of popular themes is, of course, strawberry afternoon tea💕

The one in pictures is @ Miyako Hotel Hakata. It's located at just the opposite side of the station, and the recently renewed hotel will definitely give you a comfortable time!

Miyako Hotel Hakata
Strawberry Afternoon Tea
till March 31st
12:00 - 5:30pm
Booking recommended

05/03/2022

🔵茶と器ねじ [Cha to Utsuwa Neji] Tea and tableware shop🔵

🔵My hope is to give people slow, tranquil, and relaxing moments🔵

That’s the motto of the shop and café owner, Hidenari Yano. More than a decade ago, he opened a café in an old Japanese house that he instinctively chose, in a town where he had no real friends, and had never lived before. He found the place suitable to realise his vision--creating a space where guests could feel and share slow tranquil and relaxing moments together.

The café gradually became known and was often packed with customers. He was pleased to see many people having a good time at his place, but his life became busier and he couldn’t seize even a moment for himself.

A long closure of about 4 months due to the pandemic gave him time to reflect on his life and he realised the importance of getting back to basics.

Last autumn his new plan came off. He dedicated the new shop to his motto. It deals in Japanese tea, plates, dishes, cups & glasses, cutlery, etc. that the owner has carefully chosen, hoping that people will have serene and comfortable moments using the items he has selected.

🔷1. Entrance of the shop
🔷2. The shop is situated in an alley
🔷3. Inside of the shop
🔷4. Japanese tea, which is a special local product
🔷5. Glass cups and tea canisters. Making tea canisters with glass requires precise handling of the material
🔷6. Inside of the shop. The building is an old Japanese house and the former living room is decorated with flowers like it used to be
🔷7. Cutlery made of stainless steel. Stainless-steel cutlery is usually factory-made, but these items are hand-beaten
🔷8. The second floor of the house is used for displaying items and also as a gallery for exhibiting artworks
🔷9. Pottery cups and dishes
🔷10. Pottery cup that will give you a tranquil moment in your daily life

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#八女福島置屋 #八女福島券番 #茶楼蒼 #茶と器ねじ

#八女 #福岡 #九州 #観光 #旅 #ガイド #旅行 #おすすめスポット

05/03/2022

🔵国光産業 [Kokkou Industrial CO.,Ltd] Candle Maker🔵

Pictures:
🔷1-3: Delicious sweets and a yummy lunch? No, no, all are candles made of wax❗
🔷4: Toy shop❓ Again, ALL are candles❗
🔷5: Wooden logs…❓ Nope, candles❗ [courtesy of Kokkou Industrial CO.,Ltd]

🔷6-9: Candles like art pieces. They are made by candle artists using Jiggly Wax, an original item of Kokko Industrial [except No. 9]. No other gel wax candles can stand by themselves and are as transparent and odourless as this.

🔷10: Old factory of the company. They started the business in 1930
[courtesy of Kokkou Industrial CO.,Ltd]

🔵Wander around the Wonderful World of Wax🔵
Kokkou Industrial Co. has lots of secrets to its success as the biggest candle maker in Kyushu. One is that it has been making a constant effort to improve its product quality by providing candles to religious institutions and for funeral rituals.

At those places, candles that can meet strict criteria are sought: pure white in colour and being able to keep burning steadily. A candle going out in the middle of a ritual could be taken as an ominous sign, and they must produce as little soot and odour as possible so that the venues can stay clean.

To achieve these objectives, the candle maker uses top-notch waxes and utilises their craftspeople’s skills and knowledge. Candle making can be tricky because wax is easily affected by humidity and air temperature.

These efforts have led to widespread recognition from various candle artists throughout Japan, and in addition to that, their candles are used at various festivals including Tobata Gion Yamagasa Festival [戸畑祇園大山笠], one of UNESCO’S Intangible Cultural Heritages.

Factory tours are available so everyone can see how candles are made.

Candle making workshops, which are now suspended due to COVID-19, are planned to be restarted once the pandemic is over.

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#キャンドル #ジェルキャンドル #八女 #福岡 #九州 #旅行 #観光 #ガイド #心ときめく #おすすめスポット

住所

Hirokawa-machi Yame-gun, Fukuoka