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Day 1: Fukuoka - Oita

Dazaifu Tenmangū Shrine

Dazaifu Tenmangū Shrine is one of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines and serves as the head shrine of more than 10,000 Tenmangu shrines nationwide. It is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, an eminent scholar, poet, and statesman of the Heian period.
Following his political exile in the 10th century, Michizane spent his final years in Dazaifu, which at the time functioned as the historica... read more

Mamedamachi

Mameda-machi—often referred to as the Little Kyoto of Kyushu—is a beautifully preserved Edo-period merchant district designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Its original street layout, wooden townhouses, and historic earthen walls date back to the Edo period (1603–1868), offering an immersive glimpse into the lifestyle and prosperity ... read more

Beppu Tower

Beppu Tower, completed in 1957, is one of Japan’s “Six Tower Brothers,” designed by the same architect as Tokyo Tower, Tachū Naitō. Standing 100 meters tall, it combines sightseeing, art, and cultural heritage in a multi-floor layout.
Floor Highlights:

17th Floor – 360° Observation Deck The highest accessible floor, 55 meters above ground, provides panoramic views of ... read more