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Akiyoshidai Tablelands
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Yamaguchi
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Under vast karst tablelands, there are some of the most prominent limestone caves in Japan, Akiyoshi do, Taisho do and Kagekiyo do.
http://karusuto.com/
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Yabakei
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Oita
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Visitors can enjoy a ravine that is beautiful like ink sketch that was created by countless strange rocks, ridges and the Yamakuni River.
http://www.city-nakatsu.jp/
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| Recreation Facilities/Parks |
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Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
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Fukuoka
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This park is located on a narrow site, sandwiched with the sea to the north and south. There are a lot of recreation facilities, such as a Ferris wheel and a swimming pool. Next to the park, there is a large-scale aquarium Marine World, where visitors can enjoy the dolphin show, the beach and Shikanoshima island, where “the Kinin” was excavated.
http://www.uminaka.go.jp/（Uminonakamichi Seaside Park）
http://www.marine-world.co.jp/english/（Marine World）
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Fukuoka Dome (Hawks town)
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Fukuoka
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Hawks town includes amusement facilities such as the FUKUOKA Yahoo! JAPAN DOME, the Sea Hawk Hotel, shops and restaurants. Also there is the 234m tall Fukuoka tower near Fukuoka Dome, where visitors can enjoy the whole view of Fukuoka city.
http://www.hawkstown.com/eng/ (Hawks town)
http://www.fukuokatower.co.jp/language/english.html（Tower of Fukuoka）
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Greenland
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Fukuoka
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There are about 80 kinds of exciting attractions for everybody to enjoy. Mitsui Greenland is one of the largest amusement park in Kyushu.
http://www.greenland.co.jp/
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Shimonoseki Marine Science Museum “KAIKYOKAN” (Genkai National Park)
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Yamaguchi
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KAIKYOKAN is located along the to Kanmon Strait. the 153m tall Kaikyo Yume Tower”is next to this aquarium, and visitors can enjoy the broad view of the Kanmon Strait and Ganryujima island.
http://www.kaikyokan.com/english/
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Akiyoshidai Safari Land
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Yamaguchi
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In this zoo-like park, wild animals from many parts of the world are kept and are divided into 5 sections. Visitors can drive through the reserve, where animals roam freely within a large fenced area, and can observe the exciting wildlife.
http://www.safariland.jp/
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| Hot Springs |
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Futsukaichi Hot Springs
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Fukuoka
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Located on the outskirts of Fukuoka city, it is also reterred to as an okuzashiki. Which means a tourist spot or a spa on the outskirts of a large city. Futsukaichi Hot Springs is a popular spa among many people. It is a convenient spot for both business and personal travelers. Also a shrine called Dazaifu Tenmangu is located near by.
http://www.chikushino.org/furo.html
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Harazuru Hot Springs
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Fukuoka
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Harazuru’s abundant Onsen water is tasteless, odorless, and a little slimy. Since this water is believed to make one’s skin smooth, it is called “Bijin no Yu,”which means “Hot spring of Beauty”.
http://www.harazuru.jp/
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Kawatana Hot Spring
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Yamaguchi
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Kawatana has been known as an “Okuzashiki”in proximity to both Shimonoseki and Kitakyushu cities. A famous Japanese haiku poet, Santouka Taneda, was a visitor here, and composed a famous haiku about Kawatana.
http://ww5.tiki.ne.jp/~toyouraweb/
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Yuta Hot Springs
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Yamaguchi
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The town of Yuta has been known as a get-away spot for some time. Unlike other hot spring resorts, the main street of Yuta is illuminated by neon lights during the night and the restaurants and bars are actually stands lined up side by side on down the street. The area makes one feel nostalgic, perhaps because many historical events have taken place there.
http://www.axis.or.jp/~yuda/
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| Historic sites & Historic buildings |
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Dazaifu Tenmangu
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Fukuoka
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This shrine was built on the grave of Sugawara no Michizane, who was a scholar, poet and politician during the Heian Period Japan. Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara no Michizane who is worshiped as the “god of scholarship” and “god of faith.”
http://www.dazaifutenmangu.or.jp/
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Akizuki Castle Ruins
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Fukuoka
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Akizuki is a castle town standing on the foot of Mt. Kosho. This is the only castle town designated as an important cultural property by the Cultural Properties Protection Act.
http://www.city.amagi.fukuoka.jp/guide/pl1.htm
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Ganryujima Island
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Yamaguchi
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This island is well-known for the decisive battle between Kojiro Sasaki and Musashi Miyamoto. There are also many historic sites where ”Dan-no-Ura” battles have taken place.
http://www.city.shimonoseki.yamaguchi.jp/kanko/ganryujima/index.html
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Akiyoshi-do
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Yamaguchi
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Under the Akiyoshi Limestone Plateau, there are some of the most famous limestone caves in Japan, the Akiyoshi-do cave, the Taisho-do cave and the kagekiyo-do cave.
http://www.karusuto.com/
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| Cultural facilities |
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Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
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Fukuoka
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Many residents of Fukuoka consider, in their hearts Hakata to be their true hometown. This exhibition museum is a replica of Hakata during the Meiji and Taisho periods. Visitors can experience the lifestyle and culture of the time.
http://www.hakatamachiya.com/
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Shimonoseki City Chofu Museum
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Yamaguchi
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This is a historical museum that specializes in the history and culture of Shimonoseki. The documents of the history and folk customs of Shimonoseki and neighboring areas are exhibited in this museum.
http://www.city.shimonoseki.yamaguchi.jp/kyoiku/chohuhak/index.html
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Doigahama Yayoi Park
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Yamaguchi
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Ruins from the Yayoi period are located at a popular beach, Doigahama. The main facilities in this park are the Anthropology Musseum and “Doigahama Dome”.
http://www.city.shimonoseki.yamaguchi.jp/kanko/ja/hohoku/kanko/kanko01.html
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Mineshi Fossil Museum
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Yamaguchi
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Along with Iwate and Kochi prefectures, Yamaguchi is one of the highest fossil-producing prefectures in Japan. Among various kinds of fossils, this museum features three themes, “Vertibrae”, “Ammonite” and “Insect”. Also the “Mineshi History and Folk customs museum” is located near by.
http://www.sanjo.co.jp/mfm/
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