One of the nicest treats when visiting Ishigaki island was a little detour I did taking a ferry ride to visit Taketomi Island and explore the Iriomote Ishigaki National Park. That island is like a trip back in time, with
Kokonoe Yume Otsurihasi : Oita Japan
One of the last stops on my tour of the Kagoshima to Fukuoka Japan volcano tour was a stop at the lovely Kokonoe Yume Otsurihasi at Oita Japan, with a hanging suspension bridge over a steep valley, and scenic views
Mount Nakadake Aso Kuju Volcano National Park : Kumamoto
The trip in Kumamoto was remarkable, with lots of unexpected treats. That region of Japan is best known for its volcanos, so I got to explore quite a few of those. The closest I got to the heart of the
Nabegataki Falls : Kagoshima
The last stop in the Kagoshima trip before heading back through the Fukuoka airport, was the Nabegataki Falls. An easy walk down a paved path taking you to a series of lovely falls, falling over large caves. It’s a magical
Chojabaru Plateau : Oita Japan
Touring the Aso area in Kumamoto on the south western part of Japan, I ran into some funky places. Wasn’t sure what to expect of Chojabaru Plateau, just off the Yamanami Highway, but when I got there I saw some
Sengan-en Gardens : Kagoshima
Japanese gardens are always a treat, and the Kagoshima Sengan-en Gardens are a wonderful example. Overlooking the bay, with the scenic backdrop of the volcano mountains surrounded by water, it’s a magical place to explore, both for the gardens and
Takachiho Gorge : Kumamoto
On a road trip going from Japan’s Kagoshima up north towards Aso-Kuju National Park in Kumamoto, I made a stop to see Takachiho Gorge. The fall autumn leaves add color to the already gorgeous gorge, making the views spectacular and
Chikuzen Sumiyoshi & Hakata Gion Yamakasa Shrines: Fukuoka
Upon arrival in Fukuoka I set out for an introductory walking tour of the area, to try and get a feel for the city, and within a minute I hit the first neighbor shrine. Throughout the time I wandered around
Toto toilet museum : Kitakyushu Japan
I love specialty museums. I’m so tired of the same old typical museums in each city that every time I run into something different, I’m ecstatic. In a recent trip to Japan to the Fukuoka region, I did a quick
Visions of Aso : Kumamoto Japan
Japan is one of my favorite travel destinations. I’ve been to Japan many times, and it has always proved a unique cultural and aesthetically beautiful experience challenging much of how I previously experienced Asia, or travel anywhere else in the
