Shimotori Shopping Arcade is a very lively shopping destination in downtown Kumamoto. The long, covered street is lined with clothing stores, souvenir shops, and restaurants. It's conveniently located near the station, and the roof means you don't have to worry about rain. It's a great place to stroll around and try local specialties like Kumamoto ramen. It gets even livelier when the lights come on at night and is well worth including in a trip to Kumamoto.
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Yufuin Floral Village
A compact theme park that recreates the streetscapes of the Cotswolds region in the UK, known as a filming location for the movie “Harry Potter,” with a magical, fairytale-like atmosphere that feels like you’ve stepped into a storybook. Inside the park, beautiful plants bloom throughout the seasons, and paths lined with stone cottages continue on, with plenty of photo spots scattered throughout.
This time I visited Yufuin Floral Village, and it really had a fairytale-like atmosphere. There are many cute little shops and distinctive buildings in the park, with flowers and greenery lining both sides of the streets. Walking through it felt like being in a small European village. I saw so many delicate trinkets and souvenirs along the way that I couldn't stop taking pictures. It was very relaxing to stroll around leisurely and enjoy the scenery. It's an attraction in Yufuin that's well worth visiting.
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Glover Garden
This outdoor museum preserves the residential area of the merchants who came to Nagasaki from overseas more than 160 years ago. The Garden stands on a hill overlooking Nagasaki Port, dotted with intriguing places to see.
Glover Garden is located in Minami-Yamate, Nagasaki, and is a historic garden with an international atmosphere. Many Western-style buildings from the Meiji era have been preserved there, and the grounds are well maintained. You can enjoy the beautiful gardens and views of Nagasaki Port. It's well worth visiting.
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Hizen Hamashuku Sakagura-dori
Hizen Hamazhuku, located in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture, is an area that originally boomed during the Edo and Meiji eras for its sake and soy sauce production. It’s sake brewing in particular is said to have flourished since ancient times due to a trifecta, pure waters that flow from the Taradake mountain range, delicious rice from the Shiroishi Plain, and its access to shipping ports in Nagasaki via the Ariake Sea.
A sake brewery where you can experience locally fermented alcoholic beverages. There are free samples, and you can also pay to taste small servings and buy what you like. They offer a variety of drinks, including sake, shochu, and fruit liqueurs, which are great for yourself or as souvenirs.
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