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#185 Jomonsugi

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

#184 Anbo Port

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

#183 Takachiho Kyo

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

#182 Amanoyasukawara

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

#181 Amano Iwato Jinja

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

#180 Tunnel Station for Shochu

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

#179 Kamishikimi Kumanoza Jinja

Kumamoto Ken, Aso This atmospheric shrine is hidden among the cypress forests surrounding Takamori, a small town at the foot of Mt. Aso....

#178 Shirakawa Spring Source

Kumamoto Ken, Minami Aso Shirakawa Suigen is famous enough to have been selected by the Ministry of the Environment as one of their 100...