Kagoshima Ken, Yakushima Yaku-jinja Shrine is located in Miyanoura. This shrine was established in 806 A.D. as a guardian of both...

Kagoshima Ken, Yakushima Honbo Sake Brewery began making shochu in this area in 1960. Since then, for more than half a century,...

Kagoshima Ken, Yakushima The Jomonsugi (縄文杉, Jōmonsugi), the main attraction of Yakushima , is a giant cedar tree which scientists...

Kagoshima Ken, Yakushima Anbo is the second largest village settlement on Yakushima Island. Very peaceful and quiet port, located on the...

Miyazaki Ken, Takachiho This spectacular gorge in northern Miyazaki was formed over 100,000 years ago after eruptions from nearby volcano...

Miyazaki Ken, Takachiho Amanoiwato Shrine in Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture ens hrines the "Amanoiwato" - the cave where the sun...

Miyazaki Ken, Takachiho The shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu, and the nearby cave is called Amano Iwato. The cave is located on the other...

Miyazaki Ken, Takachiho Tunnel Station (Tonnel no Eki) is a long-term storage facility for Kagura Sake Brewery's shochu using a tunnel,...