Category: Japan

During my 2-day stay in Sapporo, I happened to catch two festivals
One was on 7/21, the Enishi Market in the Susukino area
The other was on 7/28, the Tanuki Festival in Tanukikoji.
However, I was just passing by.
I didn’t sit down for a drink or a bite to eat.
Even worse, the photos I took on 7/28 at the Tanuki Festival were all on my phone.
So the photo quality isn’t great, please bear with me.

Takeo Onsen in Saga boasts a history of 1300 years.
The spring water is mildly alkaline, known for its excellent heat retention and skin-moisturizing properties, earning it the nickname “Beauty Bath.”

Kyoto’s Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is dedicated to Sugawara Michizane.
Similarly, Fukuoka’s Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine also honors Sugawara Michizane, who was exiled to Kyushu.

“Saga’s Super Grandma” was once quite popular in Taiwan.
However, the movie has been out for so long that not many people remember it anymore.

Hiryugama boasts the world’s largest step kiln, stretching approximately 23 meters and capable of firing 120,000 rice bowls at once.
Unfortunately, due to time constraints, I could only visit and not participate in any hands-on activities.
I couldn’t make a “Little Stingy Boy” bowl or cup myself…
I hope to come back and experience it someday~

While Fukuoka’s Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine boasts beautiful plum blossoms
the Mifuneyama Rakuen in Takeo, Saga Prefecture, is equally stunning.
Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t great, and my photography skills aren’t the best, so please bear with me~

Located in Saga, Takeo Shrine boasts a history of 1200 years.
Behind Takeo Shrine stands a sacred tree estimated to be around 3000 years old, making it a sight worth seeing.

Japan, being a popular tourist destination, has a well-developed cable car system. Many famous attractions have cable cars, such as the Mount Maya Cable Car, the Arima Onsen Cable Car, and the Mount Hakodate Cable Car. The Mount Hakodate Cable Car is quite large and stable, while the Arima Onsen Cable Car, although large, can be a bit intimidating. The Gozaisho Cable Car, on the other hand, is known for its long distance and boasts the tallest tower in Japan.

Nagashima Onsen not only offers the Nagashima Resort and the JAZZ Dream Outlet, but also the Nagashima Spa Land, which caters to the needs of people of all ages. Whether you’re looking for fun and excitement, shopping, or simply enjoying a relaxing soak in the hot springs, this place has it all.

Central Hotel Takeo Onsen is located right next to JR Takeo Onsen Station, just a 2-minute walk away.
So, in terms of transportation, it’s quite convenient~
Now with the opening of the West Kyushu Shinkansen, it’s even more accessible~