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Exploring the Mythical Kirishima: A Guide to Trekking and Kirishima Jingu

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Look back at the Age of the Gods, when deities ruled the world. Looking down from heaven, they saw “an island floating in a foggy sea,” which is said to be where Kirishima (“fog island”) derives its name. Details you will find here.

Trekking in Kirishima, details you will find here.

Aerial view of O-Nami Lake (Onami Ike) surrounded by a volcanic crater, with a foggy landscape in the background.
O-Nami Lake (Onami Ike) offers a stunning view from above, showcasing its unique crater shape and tranquil waters, surrounded by a foggy landscape.

Kirishima Jingu: Details you will find here.

A deer standing on a pathway surrounded by grass and trees in a forested area.
A towering ancient tree surrounded by lush greenery, with visitors walking nearby.
A serene view of a lake surrounded by fog and trees, showcasing the natural beauty of Kirishima.
A red torii gate standing at the entrance of a path surrounded by lush greenery.
A view of Kirishima Jingu shrine featuring traditional Japanese architecture, surrounded by lush greenery and visitors.
Kirishima Jingu shrine surrounded by tall trees, with traditional Japanese architecture and a gravel path in the foreground.
Exterior view of Kirishima Jingu shrine, featuring traditional Japanese architecture with a prominent entrance in bright red and wooden details, surrounded by greenery.
View of Kirishima Jingu shrine surrounded by tall trees, with traditional Japanese architecture and pathways.

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This is a park symbolized by seven moai statues restored with permission from Easter Island - a unique sight in the world.

MOAI Statues: Discovering the Fascinating History of Easter Island

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What is MOAI? See here.

MOAI’s in Miyazaki Prefecture, details you will find here.

A group of seven Moai statues overlooking the ocean, with visitors walking and gathering around them on a grassy area.
Visitors admire the iconic Moai statues overlooking the ocean in Miyazaki Prefecture.
A panoramic view of six Moai statues overlooking the ocean, with visitors interacting nearby and palm trees in the background.
A row of Moai statues standing on a stone platform with grass and rocks in the foreground against a clear blue sky.
A plaque explaining the significance of Moai statues from Easter Island, discussing their historical and cultural context in relation to the people of Rapa-nui and Nichinan.

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One of the 7 hells of Beppu - There are Sea Hell (Umi Jigoku) - Shaven Head Monk’s Hell (Oniishi Bozu Jigoku) - White Hell (Shiraike Jigoku)- Cooking Pot Hell (Kamado Jigoku) - Crocodile Hell (Oniyama Jigoku) - Blood Hell (Chinoike Jigoku) - Tornado Hell (Tatsumaki Hell)

Beppu Jigoku: A Fascinating Journey through Japan’s Geothermal Wonders

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A tour of the seven hells where fumaroles and hot water vigorously errupt from the ground. Details you will find here.

Steam rises from a geothermal area, surrounded by lush greenery and a reddish torii gate in the background.
A breathtaking view of the steaming waters and lush foliage at the Beppu Jigoku Hell Tour, showcasing the natural geothermal features.

A scenic view of a hot spring surrounded by steam and rocks, with a sign in the background.
A traditional Japanese building surrounded by steaming hot springs, with a vibrant red color of the water contrasting against the green landscape.
A colorful outdoor scene depicting a large statue of a demon-like figure holding a guitar, surrounded by lush greenery and small decorative elements. People are seen walking in the area.
A blue hot spring surrounded by rocks and greenery, with a dry tree in the foreground.
A steam-filled landscape near a hot spring with a fence in the foreground, showing a building partially obscured by mist.
A mineral-rich hot spring surrounded by stones, with steam rising from the surface.
A serene hot spring surrounded by rocks and greenery, showcasing bubbling mineral water in a peaceful setting.
A scenic view of a geothermal pool with steam rising from the water, surrounded by lush greenery and rock formations.
A rocky structure with hot spring water flowing from it, accompanied by an informational sign in Japanese.
Fumaroles and hot water erupting from a rocky landscape at Beppu Jigoku, with steam rising in the air.
Scenic view of a green pond surrounded by lush vegetation and trees, with steam rising from a fumarole in the background.
A geothermal site with steam venting from the ground, surrounded by rocks and vegetation, depicting a natural hot spring area.
Steam rising from rocks into the air near a hot spring surrounded by lush greenery.
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A visit to the Peace Park is an absolute must, it is more intensive than the site in Hiroshima. Once you are there, you are amazed at the size of this monument.

Nagasaki Peace Park: A Must-Visit Monument in Japan

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Nagasaki is the capital and the largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. Details you will find here.

Peace Park

A visit to the Peace Park is an absolute must, it is more intensive than the site in Hiroshima. Once you are there, you are amazed at the size of this monument. The right arm points upwards: The misfortune came from there. The left arm is stretched out as a gesture of peace. The eyes are closed in prayer for the dead. It’s huge. Together with the Atomic Bomb Museum, you should plan half a day to visit this park

A large bronze statue of a figure seated with one arm raised and the other outstretched, surrounded by greenery and a peaceful atmosphere, symbolizing peace and remembrance at the Peace Park in Nagasaki, Japan.
A historic building with balconies and a traditional Japanese garden, featuring visitors walking along a stone path.
A bustling street in Nagasaki, Japan, adorned with vibrant yellow lanterns and lined with shops, showcasing a lively atmosphere as people walk through.
A historic building with a traditional Japanese roof surrounded by a colorful flower garden featuring various blooms in shades of pink, yellow, and blue.

“Fat Man” was the codename for the nuclear bomb that was detonated over the Japanese city of Nagasaki by the United States on 9 August 1945

A display of the 'Fat Man' nuclear bomb, showcased at the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, highlighting its historical significance.

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Nanzoin is the general head temple and the first amulet-issuing office of Sasaguri Buddhist pilgrimate Route

Nanzoin: Head Temple and Amulet-Issuing Office of Sasaguri Buddhist Pilgrimage Route

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Nanzoin is the general head temple and the first amulet-issuing office of Sasaguri Buddhist pilgrimate Route, details you will find here. If you want special, go there!

A large reclining Buddha statue surrounded by smaller statues, set in a serene outdoor environment with greenery in the background.
Reclining Buddha statue at Nanzoin temple, showcasing serene facial expression and intricate details.
A large statue of a Buddhist deity surrounded by vibrant flames, with an offering table in front and lush greenery in the background.

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