Article about Lovely Places

“Mojiko”
Chihiro Terada Chihiro Terada

“Mojiko”

Mojiko Station was the first station in Japan to be designated as a nationally important cultural property, and Mojiko Station and Tokyo Station are the only two currently working station designated as nationally important cultural properties.

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Tosenkyo : Valley where you can enjoy somen noodles cooled by spring water
Misako Matsukura Misako Matsukura

Tosenkyo : Valley where you can enjoy somen noodles cooled by spring water

Tosenkyo is a ravine in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and is known as the birthplace of the revolving somen-nagashi. About 200,000 people visit the gorge every year and enjoy somen noodles cooled in spring water, which has been selected as one of the '100 best water villages', in a cool environment even in mid-summer.

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Ibusuki Onsen : Beautiful hot spring resort with sand baths
Misako Matsukura Misako Matsukura

Ibusuki Onsen : Beautiful hot spring resort with sand baths

'Ibusuki Onsen' is a tourist resort located in southern Kagoshima Prefecture. Phoenixes and palm trees along the coast create a tropical mood. Blessed with an abundance of hot water, there are said to be some 800 sources gushing out from all parts of the city.

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Kawachi Wisteria Garden: Wisteria spots representing Kyushu
Misako Matsukura Misako Matsukura

Kawachi Wisteria Garden: Wisteria spots representing Kyushu

"Kawachi Wisteria Gardenis" a renowned wisteria garden located in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It has gained attention for being selected as one of "Japan's 31 Most Beautiful Places" by American CNN, attracting visitors from both domestic and international locations.

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