It's a small space and gets really crowded, but that lively, noisy atmosphere is what makes it so much fun!
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Sakurai Shrine
A shrine located at the tip of the Itoshima Peninsula in Fukuoka. It consists of Sakurai Shrine, founded in 1632 during the early Edo period by Kuroda Tadayuki, the second lord of the Fukuoka Domain, and Sakurai Daijingu, adjacent to the shrine grounds, where divided spirits invited from the Inner Shrine and Outer Shrine of Ise Jingu are enshrined. Itoshima prospered since ancient times as a gateway for exchange with the Asian continent, and many ancient burial mounds still dot the area today.
It’s not the ornate kind of shrine. Instead, the farther you walk, the more you can feel its history. The stone torii gate and forest setting feel very Japanese.
You can visit Sakurai Shrine together with the nearby Sakurai Futamigaura and Meoto Iwa. Walk around the shrine first, then head to the coast to see the white torii gate, so you can enjoy both the forest and ocean views in one trip.
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Daikanbo
Mount Aso is the volcanic area and 5 peaks along the large caldera that was created as the result of 4 large eruptions some 270,000 to 90,000 years ago. Here, inside this world’s largest caldera and volcanic area you’ll find a train line running through the three local municipalities of Aso, Takamori and Minamiaso, towards the 50,000 people who live there.
There’s a parking lot, which is super convenient. Plus, there’s a shop where you can grab some soft serve ice cream! 🍦
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Former Yagyu Clan Chief Retainer Residence
In the late Edo period, Shurei Oyamada served as the chief retainer of the Yagyu Domain, which had a stipend of 12,000 koku. A man of remarkable talent, he was credited with restoring the domain’s finances. This residence, the Former Yagyu Clan Chief Retainer Residence, was built on land gifted to him by the domain’s lord in recognition of his achievements.
The wooden structure of the house is really well preserved. The windows, door frames, and floors all have that old handcrafted feel—so much character.
