Shikoku Island – Matsuyamajo Castle

Matsuyamajo Castle – a magnificent castle sitting on a hill top right in the middle of the city centre.  The ascent by chairlift or ropeway is in itself an incredible experience.

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Shikoku Island – Kotohira-gu Shrine (Kompirasan)

Kotohira-gu Shrine (Kompirasan) – the path towards the shrine’s main hall is lined with souvenir shops and exquisite restaurants.  After an arduous but serene climb of 785 steps, the reward at the top is simply breath-taking.

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Shikoku Island – Udon Noodle

Udon Noodle Making– undoubtedly the best ‘udon’ noodles made more extraordinary with the unique experience of making your own noodles.  A simple but certainly a satisfying meal.

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Shikoku Island – Ritsurin Kouen Garden

Ritsurin Kouen Garden – one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens, teeming with a rich burst of red, yellow, orange and green colours of leaves and flowers cascading from the lush trees.

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KLM to launch scheduled service to Fukuoka from APR13!!!

Fukuoka is a largest city in Kyushu and an arrival point for most visitors to Kyushu. Fukuoka airport is one of the very few airports that are located in city area in Japan. JR Hakata station is only 2 stops away by subway from airport station, so it’s also an easy access to Chugoku region.

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Fukuoka tower

Fukuoka Dome & Fukuoka Tower

Yatai (Food Stall) in Tenjin

Motsu nabe

Tonkotsu Ramen

< Access From Fukuoka airport>
to JR Hakata station by subway: 5mins
to Tenjin (city centre) by subway: 10mins
to Kumamoto by highway bus: approx. 2hours
to Nagasaki by highway bus: approx. 2.5hours
to Hiroshima by subway and bullet train:  approx.  1.5hours

The new service between Amsterdam and Fukuoka will be operated three times a week. Flight KL869 will depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, arriving in Fukuoka the following day. The return flight, KL870, will depart from Fukuoka Airport on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, arriving in Amsterdam on the same day.

The new service will also enable the people from Europe to conveniently visit Kyushu with this first direct flight from Europe to Kyushu.

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Cheap flights to Japan! SALE!! Book by 16Oct12.

SALE!! Cheap flights to Tokyo, offer ends Tomorrow 16Oct12!!

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Kouri jima island, Okinawa

Kouri Jima is a small island located northern part of Okinawa Honto (main island), and can be accessed by bridge (1960m!).  Away from the hustle and bustle and just enjoy the beautiful sceneries!

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