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You land in Naha, a concrete steaming hot jungle that does not portray an exotic and beautiful image of broad beaches, turquoise ocean and colorful coral reefs.
Exploration of Okinawa can not be done without going to Kouri Island, well-known place for its unusual phenomena – cliffs that resemble a heart!
Okinawa despite its delicious cuisine and unique culture is all about stunning sandy beaches and small picturesque islands where you are easily about to forget about hectic and busy life.
I would love to introduce a slightly different type which is exceptionally distinctive for Okinawa Islands and simply called Okinawan soba noodles.
Takeda shrine, simple in its appearance, extraordinary and sophisticated in the little town of Kaseda, Minamisatsuma. There’s also a cozy cafe nearby!
Discover the rich history of the Kamikaze aviator pilots at Chiran’s Peace Museum.
Delicious soba at Sobachaya Fukiagean restaurant, an ancient watermill house in Kagoshima.
In search of the forgotten gods in the rural areas of Minamisatsuma and Minamikata Shrine.
The Rokugatsudo festival in Kagoshima turns the city into a brilliant display of color, both with the yukata of the people and the fireworks in the air
Midoriso Onsen stands out even among the many high-quality volcanic hot springs Kagoshima Prefecture has to offer visitors
Eating cold somen noodles at Tosenkyo Masunoya in Ibusuki, Kagoshima prefecture, is a great way to sample regional cuisine and beat the summer heat
The Toyotama Shrine in Chiran, Kagoshima Prefecture, gives visitors a link to both Japan’s mythological beginnings and its early history
Adventure is calling Kagoshima. Exploring this wonderful place unassisted can lead one to finding wonderful things, like a foot onsen and a special inn.
Out in Minamisatsuma, one can explore the clash of traditional culture living in a modern society while biking through its beautiful landscape.
Kinpo Mountain offers an amazing hiking trail for a beautiful view of the prefecture, but also holds the sorrowful tale of a mother’s fear come to life.
For a waterfall excursion, do not miss Kagoshima as it is overflowing with dazzling waterfalls which enrich its flourishing and tender mountainous landscape.
A large staple of Japanese mythology, Kirishima Jingu Shrine is not a place you want to miss out on. Home to the origin of Japan’s Imperial Regalia.
