Mifune-yama Rakuen

Mifune-yama is a large Japanese garden which lies and spreads out on the western foot of Mt. Karafune. We can see a lot of autumn leaves here.

Yutoku Inari-jinja Shrine

Yutoku Inari-jinja Shrine was built in 1688 as the Shinto shrine of Nabeshima family, ruler of Saga town. It was also called "Chinzei Nikko", meaning Nikko of the Kyushu region. 

P Rochana's Birthday Dinner

Khun Sivaporn hosted a birthday dinner for P Rochana at the hotel. Many thanks!

Kumamoto Castle

Kumamoto Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle and one of the three premier castles in Japan, along with Himaji Castle and Matsumoto Castle. 

Suizenji Garden

Suizenji Garden is a traditional Japanese garden landscaped around a natural spring pond.

Yanagawa Boat Ride

We take a gondola-like donko boat and enjoy the scenic view of the riverside town.

Jigoku Meguri

Jigoku Meguri, or the Hells of Beppu, are eight spectacular hot springs of Beppu. 

Umi Jigoku, the Sea Hell, is the pond of boiling beautiful blue water.

Chinoike Jigoku, the blood pond hell.

Oniishibozu Jigoku, the mud bubbles.

There is a feet spa where we put our feet, after taking off the shoes, in the hot spring water.

Japanese BBQ Lunch

It's so hot in front of the Barbeque that a glass of beer can help.

Amano Iwato Shrine

According to the Japanese myth, the Sun Goddess hid herself in a cave to avoid her brother, whom she was very angry with. This is an interpretation of a solar eclipse by ancient Japanese.  

Amano Yasukawara, the cave where the Sun Goddess hides herself.

Mameda

Mameda is the old town in Hita in Oita prefectures. It is registered as preserved area with traditional houses dated from Edo Period.

Our group consists of 11 people and guided by Khun Pitichoke of Chai Tours.

Unagi lunch at Mameda

It is the best Unagi I have ever tasted in my life!