But the shrine suffered extensive damage when torrential rain hit the southern part of Kumamoto Prefecture and other parts of the Kyushu region on July 4. The shrine office, where the swords had ...

The most famous attraction is Takachiho Gorge – a deep chasm carved out by several explosions from the nearby Mount Aso, ...

Kyushu is mountainous and lushly forested ... past small houses and outbuildings, to a shrine called Dake. Liew explained ...

The shrine is one of many that is attracting anime ... These are raising hopes for tourism in the Kyushu region, which has been hit hard by natural disasters and the coronavirus pandemic.

Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury and family travel. Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, and ...

Kyushu's landscape has been shaped over aeons ... Starting from Aoshima Shrine, cyclists can pedal south passing striated rock formations called the "devil's washboard" at low tide, and beaches ...

A 35-meter-long historical timeline, “Tenjin History Timeline,” will be installed along the eastern outer wall of the ...

The shrine sits above Ama no Iwato gorge ... Depending on the season, your hiking trail will be adorned by Kyushu azaleas or Japanese witch hazel. Jitokko is a specially designated brand of free range ...