Driving to Roadside Station Yoshinogari in Japan 道の駅吉野ケ里 さざんか千坊館
My brother and I went to the roadside station Yoshinogari in Japan.
道の駅吉野ケ里、さざんか千坊館に行った時に撮影しました。
DAY 3: Exploring Yoshinogari Historical Park, Saga Prefecture, Japan
Another city, another prefecture, another site to see!
This was a little out of the way to Fukuoka, but I made sure this was included in my itinerary when I was planning my trip.
Yoshinogari is a historical village located Saga Prefecture in the southern part of Kyushu region inJapan. In between Fukuoka and Nagasaki prefectures, the place may not be considered as a tourist destination (yet), but it has many interesting sites that would blown your mind away. Specially, if your into historical sightings and UNESCO Heritage markings.
Yoshinogari is well known for archeological site, home to a large ancient civilization during the Yayoi period, that goes back over 2000 years ago. Although there have been other Yayoi ruins discovered around Japan, but Yoshinogari is by far the biggest. Today, this site is now converted as a historical park, in a 70 hectares land. After digging the grounds, so many relics had been found left behind by the ancient civiliation. Like beads, knives, utensils and pottery. Unlike to any other tourist attraction and historical sites, here in Yoshinogari Historical Park, you can get up close and personal to some items excavated from the ruins of Yoshinogari, as visitors are allowed to browse the relics and also see the re-creations of what the houses and buildings would have been like back then.
The Japanese people did an amazing job on preserving and reconstructing the village for the visitors to see on how the people back then, lived. Being here made me feel like I was transported back to the Yayoi era. I've learned a lot about the Yayoi life and culture. Despite being a little remote, Yoshinogari Historical Park is definitely the real deal if you into Japan history. So if you happened to be in Fukuoka, I hope you can take a day to see this beautiful site.
FYI: Their are staff dressed in Yayoi period costumes located at the South Enclosure, North Enclosure and North Burial Mound to tell the visitors about the Yoshinogari ruins and the Yayoi period. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see them because I did not go to this locations. :)
Opening Hours: Apr 1 to May 1 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Jun 1 to Aug 31 (9:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Sept 1 to Mar 31 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
*Closed days Dec. 31, 3rd Monday and the next day in January
Entrance Fee: Adults (ages 15 and above) General (460yen) Group (280yen)
Adults (2 day pass ticket) General (500yen) Group (340yen)
Senior citizens (ages 65 and above) General/Group (200yen)
Senior citizens (2 day pass ticket) General/Group (200yen)
* Junior high school students and under are FREE
* Group rates for adults and elderly people (SC) are applicable for a group of 20 or visitors including elementary and junior
high schools students FREE.
*Yoshinogari Historical Park has their own schedule tour guides, every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, that starts from the East gate reception desk at 10am to 1:00pm.
HOW TO GET HERE: From Fukuoka - you can either take the bus or the train.
BUS FROM FUKUOKA (This is what I took going here in Yoshinogari Historical Park, but I would not recommend this because I lost my way going here. Google map leads me to a different gate entrance of the park and it was hard because the park is really huge so its hard if your just gonna walk. But I will be sharing my bus ride going here and its up to you if you wanna follow it or not.)
- The Gate Hostel 4 minute walk to Kamiya-cho Bus Station
- From Kamiya-cho board the bus #47 going to Hakata Bus Station. (Make sure you board the right bus)
- 6 stops away get off at Hakata Bus Station.
- At the station turn left, 2 minutes walk you will arrived at Hakata Bus Terminal.
- Head to gate #11 and take the bus going to Fukuoka Airport Limousine Bus
- 8 stops away you will arrive in Fukuoka Airport International Terminal.
- transfer here Saga highway bus, located at the ground floor, align at the gate #4 and wait for the bus. (There are airport ground personnel on this area, so you can asked them which bus bound for Saga.)
-6 stops away, get off at Yokatta Bus Station from here google map would lead you to the wrong gate entrace of the park.
FARE TOTAL: (1,530 yen)
TIME TRAVEL: 1 hour and 32 minutes
* You can still take this ride, but make sure to ask the driver to drop you off at the Yoshinogari Park main entrance before you board the bus.
TRAIN FROM FUKUOKA
- You can take the local and limited express train from Hakata Station to Tosu Station
- From Tosu take the local train and get off at the Yoshinogari-Koen Station
FARE : For local train costs around 840yen / Limited express train costs 2000 yen
TIME TRAVEL: 45 to 75 minutes
*From Yoshinogari-koen station it is a 10 to 15 minutes walk going to the park or take a cab ride to the park's East Gate for 700 yen.
*Prices may change without prior notice.
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*DAY 1: ARRIVING IN FUKUOKA, GOING TO THE HOSTEL AND DINNER I
DAY 3 : Seeing the Floating Torii Gate of Ouo Shrine and Getting Lost!!!
This famous Floating Torii Gates of Ouo Shrine is located in Tara town and peninsula in Fujitsu District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Stands on a shallow Ariake Sea, which has 6 meter tides difference. At high tide, the three Torii float on the surface, which I was able to see when I arrived here. While during low tide, tourist or visitors can walk through the gates. Every month of August the famous Yukino Lanterns Festival are being held here, wherein the locals put a 500 lanterns a longside the torii.
So, if you looking for a side trip from Fukuoka, go check out this beautiful spots in Saga Japan, wherein not known to many tourist yet. If your lucky you can have this place all for yourself. When I got here, it's just me and 2 lovebirds (local) dating while watching the torii surface in the ocean.
How to get here:
*From Fukuoka:
-Take the JR Kamome 3 Limited Express Train bound for Nagasaki and get off and transfer at Hizen-Kashima Station
-From Hizen Kashima Station wait and board the JR Nagasaki Line Local Train bound for Nagasaki and get off at Tara Station
(There is no stops at Tara Station for Limited Express Train, only in Hizen Kashima station, in case you wonder)
-It takes 10 minutes walk from Tara Station
-Fare: 3,330 yen (One-way)
-Travel Time: 1 hour and 30 mins
*From Yoshinogari-Koen Station Saga
(This is what I took going to Tara, because I went to first at Yoshinogari Historical Park)
- Head to Yoshinogari-Koen Station (You can either take the Limited Express Train of the local train, I took the local train bound for Tara)
-JR Line Local train (14 stops) then Tara Station
-It takes 10 minutes walk from Tara Station
-Fare:1,130 yen (One-way)
-Travel Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
TIPS: If your planning to visit more prefecture or places in Kyushu Region, I highly recommend you get the unlimited JR Line pass, because its cheaper.
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SAGA, Japan - What to do (and not to do!)
Day 3/10 of our Kyushu tour! Today we visit top Saga attractions:
00:09 Saga Beef
00:27 Yoshinogari Historical Park 吉野ヶ里歴史公園
02:04 Yutoku Inari Shrine 祐徳稲荷神社
02:49 Yakitori at 焼鳥かど屋 駅北口店
03:31 Hotel
03:39 Tips and Mistakes to avoid on your next trip
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Closed school revives as unique roadside station - The Japan News
CHIBA — Hota Elementary School in Kyonan, Chiba Prefecture, shut down in 2014, but the building is enjoying new life as a Michi no Eki roadside rest area.
The facility, in the southwestern part of the Boso Peninsula, is named Michi no Eki Hota Shogakko in honor of the school.....
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Japan Trip: Beautiful scenery of Seaside Momochi, Waterfront, Park, Museum, Fukuoka05 Moopon
Japan Trip: Beautiful scenery of Seaside Momochi, Waterfront, Park, Museum, Fukuoka05 Moopon
Seaside Momochi (シーサイドももち, Shīsaido Momochi) is Fukuoka's modern waterfront located on reclaimed land along Hakata Bay. The area was originally developed as the site of the 1989 Asia Pacific Expo and was designed with attractive, modern features such as wide, tree lined streets, futuristic buildings, public parks and no phone or electricity lines above ground.
Seaside Momochi is home to several attractive amusements including beaches, museums and a variety of shopping and dining options. The main attractions are centered around Fukuoka Tower and the Hawks Town entertainment complex, which are located about one kilometer apart:
Fukuoka Tower
Hours: 9:30 to 22:00 (until 21:00 from October to March)
Closed: The last Monday and Tuesday of June
Admission: 800 yen (20% off for foreigners who show passport identification)
Built in 1989 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Tower stands 234 meters tall and is far and away the city's highest building and Japan's tallest seaside tower. The tower is adorned in over 8000 mirrors and sports a three-storied observation deck at 123 meters above ground with good views over the city.
Robosquare
Hours: 9:30 to 18:00
Closed: Second Wednesday of each month (except Jan, Jul, Aug, Dec), Dec 28-Jan 2
Admission: Free
Robosquare is a showroom where visitors can encounter robots and learn how they can be used in everyday life. The facility has over 200 robots and offers hands-on experiences where both children and adults can play and interact with robots and learn about their technology and production. Robot performances are held daily. There is also a shop selling robot toys and souvenirs. Robosquare is on the second floor of the TV Nishi Nippon building just next to Fukuoka Tower.
Fukuoka City Museum
Hours: 9:30 to 17:30 (until 19:30 from July to August except for Sundays and holidays)
Admission ends 30 minutes before closing
Closed: Mondays (or next day if Monday is a holiday), December 28 to January 4
Admission: 200 yen (permanent exhibition)
This history museum displays the cultural development of the local region with an emphasis on Fukuoka's role as a gateway for trade and culture exchange between Japan and the Korean Peninsula. The permanent exhibit is very well done with interactive exhibits and lots of English information.
Fukuoka Yafuoku Dome
Fukuoka Yafuoku Dome is Japan’s first retractable roofed dome and multi-use arena. The seaside stadium is home to the Softbank Hawks baseball team, which is the only professional baseball team on Kyushu. The stadium hosts events and concerts in addition to games.
Hawks Town Mall
Hours: Varies by store, typically 11:00 to 21:00
Closed: No closing days
Hawks Town Mall is a shopping and entertainment zone just outside of Fukuoka Yafuoku Dome. In addition to a selection of over 100 shops and restaurants, the mall features a diverse array of facilities including the Zepp Fukuoka performance hall, movie theater, a Namco amusement center and a trick art museum.
How to get there
The waterfront area can be reached in a 10-20 minute bus ride from Tenjin Station (230 yen one way), in a 20-30 minute bus ride from Hakata Station (230 yen one way) or in a 15-20 minute walk from Nishijin or Tojinmachi Subway Stations.
In addition, Seaside Momochi is a 20 minute, 1030 yen ferry ride from Uminonakamichi Seaside Park across Hakata Bay. Ferries depart approximately every two hours (more frequent during busy seasons).
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[Michi no eki] Takinoue Hokkaido Japan メルヘンチックな道の駅 滝上 芝桜とハッカが有名！
It is a roadside station in Takinoue.
In the property sale office, we sell a lot of products unique to Takinoue such as woodworks, mints, mints and cheese.
There are things that can be eaten on the spot, so I think that it will be fun if you take a break.
You can also eat delicious sweets such as soft cream in a small building next to you, so please try by all means there too.
道の駅香りの里たきのうえ
Addores： 〒099-5602 北海道紋別郡滝上町旭町
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滝上にある、道の駅です。
物産販売所では、木工品や・ハッカ・チーズなど滝上ならではの商品がたくさん売っています。
その場で食べれるものもありますので、休憩がてら行ってみると楽しいと思います。
隣にある小さな建物では、ソフトクリームなど美味しいスイーツも食べることができますので、そちらの方も是非を寄ってみてください。
Japan Trip: Stone Buddhas ,Yamako Usuki Art Museum, Usuki Oita
Japan Trip: Stone Buddhas ,Yamako Usuki Art Museum, Usuki Oita
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The Usuki Stone Buddhas (Usuki Sekibutsu) are statues of various Buddhas sculpted into a cliff about five kilometers southwest of Usuki's central city. Buddha statues are usually made of wood or metal in Japan. Usuki's statues are a rarity and the only stone Buddhas in Japan to be designated as national treasures.
Stone Buddhas
The Stone Buddhas are divided into four groups, which are just a short walk away from each other. It takes about 30 minutes to complete an easy paved trail that passes by all of them.
These beautiful statues are estimated to have been created around the late Heian Period (794-1185). They are carved from highly workable, soft, volcanic rock from nearby Mount Aso.
Hours: 6:00 to 19:00 (until 18:00 from October to March)
Closed: Opened All Year Round
Admission: 530 yen (Stone Buddhas only)
1090 yen (also includes Inaba Residence and two museums in the city center)
Mangatsuji Temple
A five minute walk across the field from the stone Buddhas is Mangatsuji Temple, which is a simple temple in the calm neighborhood. A pair of stone sculpted Nio guardians or Kongōrikishi stand in front of the temple. There are also a few other stone sculptures on the temple's grounds, which includes one of the Buddhist priest that according to legend created the stone Buddhas.
Yamako Usuki Art Museum
It is a small, two-storied museum , exhibiting relics belonging to the local feudal lord of the Edo Period (1603-1867). The museum also displays a variety of artifacts from the Kamakura to Muromachi Periods such as earthenware, Chinese porcelain and stone objects, all recovered in local excavations in recent decades.
Hours: 8:30 to 17:00
Closed: Opened All Year Round
Admission: 400 yen (museum only)
710 yen (museum and stone Buddhas)
Level of English: Minimal
Access Information:
Via Bus
From Usaki Station to Usaki Sekibutsu bus stop
It takes 20minute with a cost of 310 yen.
The buses operate only once every one to two hours,
Via Taxi
A cost is around 2000yen from Usaki Station.
A rental car outlet can be found near Kami-Usuki Station, but outlets are more readily available at Beppu, Oita and Oita Airport.
Apocalypic Eruption Whole Dark Sky - Mt.Sakurajima - (27 April 2015, Southeast wind 5m, Cloudy)
VOLCANO SAKURAJIMA erupted at 17:43 in evening on 27 April 2015!
Eruption smoke covers the whole sky in Kagoshima.
Much volcanic ash is falling from the smoke.
The volcano has been very active and kept erupting recently.
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(Symbol of Kagoshima)
Sakurajima is the symbol of Kagoshima, Japan.
It erupts almost every day!
Under the foot of this active volcano, many famous people have been born and raised. They changed the history of Japan. Those people include Mt. Takamori Saito, Mr. Toshimichi Okubo, Mr. Tatewaki Komatsu, Princess Atsu-Hime and Lord Nariakira Shimazu.
(Location of Mt. Sakurajima)
Sakurajima is located in the south of Kyushu Island, Japan.
It is located in the middle of Kagoshima Bay (Kinko Bay).
You can go to the Sakurajima from Kagoshima City by ferry. You can have delicious Japanese Udon nooles on the ferry.
Sakurajima is connected to the Osumi Peninsula and you can go to the Sakurajima from the Peninsula (Tarumizu City) by car.
(Introduction to Mt. Sakurajima)
Sakurajima is an active volcano. Minor eruption occurs almost every day.
Sometime massive eruption takes places, but with no lost of human life for decades. So, please be relaxed and come to see Mt. Sakurajima!
It has an elevation of 1,117 meters and a circumference of about 50 kilometers.
Mt. Sakurajima and surrounding Kagoshima Bay are nominated as the Geo Park (a place to connected with the earth and learn about Geo Tourism).
(Sighseeing Sakurajima)
1) Nagisa Park
Near Sakurajima Port. You can take free foot bath and enjoy wonderful view of Kagoshima City and Kinko Bay.
2) Sakurajima small oranges.
It is very sweet and delicious! They are sold at roadside noo-staffed shops and souvenir shops.
3) Yunohira Observatory Platform
The platform is located at the 5th station of Mt. Sakurajima. This is the best place to enjoy the impressive and closest view of Mt. Sakurajima.
(Life in Kagoshima with Sakurajima)
Kagoshima City is very closed to the Sakurajima.
Are city people safe in such a close distance from the active volcano?
If the wind flows from east, volcanic ashes fall on Kagoshima City.
The ash causes my eyes ache. I cannot go out without a mask covering my mouth.
I cannot wash my hair easily due to ash.
If ash is much amount, it is hard to drive a car because you cannot see in front of you. If wiper moves fast, it can damages windshield of the car. Please be careful!
Many Japanese children made the sandy mountain with my friends, but I collected ash at the garden and made many ASH mountains in my childfood
(History of Mt. Sakurajima)
The most powerful eruption happened in 1914.
Sakurajima was an island, but the much lava sprang up at the time and the Sakurajima was connected to the Osumi Peninsula.
Much ashes fell on Kagoshima City and the sky was not visible for several days.
There is Kurokami Shrine on Sakurajima. The eruption buried an half part of the shrine gate with ash.
You also should check out channels and SNS :)
Kagoshima Channel
Sakurajima Channel (Japanese)
Amusement Arcade
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Spiritual Volcano Mt. Sakurajima slowly appeared from clouds (28 April 2015) South wind, Rainy
I keep watching Sakurajima everyday!
I would be appreciated if you subscribe to my channel.
(Symbol of Kagoshima)
Sakurajima is the symbol of Kagoshima, Japan.
It erupts almost every day!
Under the foot of this active volcano, many famous people have been born and raised. They changed the history of Japan. Those people include Mt. Takamori Saito, Mr. Toshimichi Okubo, Mr. Tatewaki Komatsu, Princess Atsu-Hime and Lord Nariakira Shimazu.
(Location of Mt. Sakurajima)
Sakurajima is located in the south of Kyushu Island, Japan.
It is located in the middle of Kagoshima Bay (Kinko Bay).
You can go to the Sakurajima from Kagoshima City by ferry. You can have delicious Japanese Udon nooles on the ferry.
Sakurajima is connected to the Osumi Peninsula and you can go to the Sakurajima from the Peninsula (Tarumizu City) by car.
(Introduction to Mt. Sakurajima)
Sakurajima is an active volcano. Minor eruption occurs almost every day.
Sometime massive eruption takes places, but with no lost of human life for decades. So, please be relaxed and come to see Mt. Sakurajima!
It has an elevation of 1,117 meters and a circumference of about 50 kilometers.
Mt. Sakurajima and surrounding Kagoshima Bay are nominated as the Geo Park (a place to connected with the earth and learn about Geo Tourism).
(Sighseeing Sakurajima)
1) Nagisa Park
Near Sakurajima Port. You can take free foot bath and enjoy wonderful view of Kagoshima City and Kinko Bay.
2) Sakurajima small oranges.
It is very sweet and delicious! They are sold at roadside noo-staffed shops and souvenir shops.
3) Yunohira Observatory Platform
The platform is located at the 5th station of Mt. Sakurajima. This is the best place to enjoy the impressive and closest view of Mt. Sakurajima.
(Life in Kagoshima with Sakurajima)
Kagoshima City is very closed to the Sakurajima.
Are city people safe in such a close distance from the active volcano?
If the wind flows from east, volcanic ashes fall on Kagoshima City.
The ash causes my eyes ache. I cannot go out without a mask covering my mouth.
I cannot wash my hair easily due to ash.
If ash is much amount, it is hard to drive a car because you cannot see in front of you. If wiper moves fast, it can damages windshield of the car. Please be careful!
Many Japanese children made the sandy mountain with my friends, but I collected ash at the garden and made many ASH mountains in my childfood
(History of Mt. Sakurajima)
The most powerful eruption happened in 1914.
Sakurajima was an island, but the much lava sprang up at the time and the Sakurajima was connected to the Osumi Peninsula.
Much ashes fell on Kagoshima City and the sky was not visible for several days.
There is Kurokami Shrine on Sakurajima. The eruption buried an half part of the shrine gate with ash.
You also should check out channels and SNS :)
Kagoshima Channel
Sakurajima Channel (Japanese)
Amusement Arcade
AruTube
SNS
Official Blog :
Twitter:
Facebook:
Instagram:
TSU:
E-mail kshoichiro@gmail.com