Scenic Nature Course Journey through beautiful naturecreated from tradition and faith. Kitakyushu-shi Kokuraminami-ku Yukuhashi-shi Buzen-shi Kawara-machi Kanda-machi Miyako-machi Kouge-machi Chikujo-machi Enjoy the sea,the mountains, andplenty of local food. Deep withinthe mountainsare the treasuredsecret spas. Full of sceneriesiconic to Japan. An excellent journeyfor those whoare spiritual. Overnight Travel Planfrom Kitakyushu Airport Day1Kitakyushu Airport 110 minutes by train and taxi45 minutes by car 1 Hiraodai An overwhelming panorama of the sky and the earth! Viewing Kitakyushu-shi (Kokuraminami-ku) Yukuhashi-shi Kawara-machi Kanda-machi Miyako-machi 40 minutes by taxi or car 2 Tenku Café Great village cuisine with great view of the mountains. Eating Kanda-machi 30 minutes by taxi or car 3 Shohachimangu Pray for good luck at this historic shrine. Viewing Yukuhashi-shi 50 minutes by train30 minutes by car 4 Kakishita Onsen Refresh yourself at the radon hot springs! Soaking Kawara-machi Accommodation inKoharu-machi / Miyako-machi / Yukuhashi-shi area Day2 70 minutes by train30 minutes by car 5 Three-story Pagoda of Buzen Kokubunji This massive pagoda is 23.5 meters tall! Viewing Miyako-machi 45 minutes by bus20 minutes by car 6 Honjo no Okusu (Great Camphor of Honjo) Witness the amazing size of this ancient camphor tree! Viewing Chikujo-machi 60 minutes by train and bus30 minutes by car 7 Umi Terrace Buzen Fill your stomach with seafood fresh from the port! Eating Buzen-shi Scenic Nature Course Attractions Fresh Buzen Oysters and Crabs Crabs and oysters raised in the richly nutrient Buzen seas. Gourmet Scenic Nature Course Chikujo-machi Kanda-machi Yukuhashi-shi Buzen-shi View the details >> Kankitsurui (yuzu, lemon, orange) These pesticide-free lemons and yuzu citrus fruits are very popular. Gourmet Scenic Nature Course Kouge-machi Buzen-shi View the details >> Umeterazu Buzen In addition to direct sales of freshly caught seafoods, there’s also a fishermen’s canteen. Gourmet Scenic Nature Course Buzen-shi View the details >> Gibier Experiencing a boom in recent years, as gibier is known to warm up the body. Gourmet Scenic Nature Course Miyako-machi View the details >> Ouma Bamboo Shoots Contains little bitterness due to using organic fertilizers, and the clay-like red soil it’s grown in. Gourmet Scenic Nature Course Kitakyushu-shi Kokuraminami-ku View the details >> Tenku Café Open on weekends only. When the weather is good, you can see Mt. Yufudake in Oita prefecture. Gourmet Scenic Nature Course Kanda-machi View the details >> Kakishita Onsen Many people use this onsen for medical purposes. Overnight stays not available. Experience Scenic Nature Course Kawara-machi View the details >> Hatano Reisen The water springs from the root of a camphor spring that is approximately 830 years old. Experience Scenic Nature Course Buzen-shi View the details >> Hotaru Kansho (Firefly Appreciation) Viewable between the end of May and mid June. Pictures Scenic Nature Course Kouge-machi View the details >> Tokakuji Rice Terrace A beautiful view selected as one of the 100 best rural landscapes. Experience Scenic Nature Course Kanda-machi View the details >> Hiraodai The countless limestones dotting the area resemble a flock of sheep. Pictures Scenic Nature Course Miyako-machi Kitakyushu-shi Kanda-machi Yukuhashi-shi Kawara-machi View the details >> Mt. Kubotezan A shamanistic mountain where legends of a crow-billed goblin remain. Experience Scenic Nature Course Buzen-shi View the details >>