The Land’s Memory of Two Millenia of Rice Farming
True to its name, the 'Tensui Orange Road (Tamana Wide Area Farm Road)' is surrounded by mikan orange fields. In spring you can enjoy seeing sakura and mikan flowers. Along the road there are numerous scenic spots for you to enjoy, where you can see the Yokoshima Land Reclamation, the Ariake Sea, and Mt. Unzen on the island of Shimabara in Nagasaki Prefecture.
Sometimes called the 'Seaside Great Wall of China', this is a reclamation project that was constructed in the mid-Meiji era. At present, 5.2km of its total length remains, and it has been nationally designated as an Important Cultural Property.
This is Takase Harbor, which prospered through the shipping of rice in the Edo Period. The harbor's appearance has been preserved, with the 'tawara-korogashi' stonework slopes, stairways, and stone walls still intact even today.
The Okunoin, built in 1978, draws 200,000 visitors per year, thanks to its reputation for 'fulfilling a single wish.' It is similarly famous for having the only 'Dai-bonsho' (a type of Buddhist bell), called 'Hiryu-no-Kane' (Bell of the Flying Dragon)
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A resting spot inside of Rengein Tanjoji Okunoin. A collection of food, souvenirs, odds-and-ends, and divine goods for your perusal.
A wealth of items on the menu, including meal sets, donburi, hamburgers, and more.A popular item is the 'Gratin Hamburger'-- try it once and you might end up addicted.
The Etafunayama Tomb was built with assets amassed through rice farming, and almost all of the items excavated from it have been designated as national treasures. Nearby, in the Higo Minkamura, numerous events are held, and you can experience overnight lodging in old residences, woodworking, and pottery (reservation required.)※Paid guides are available for tomb tours.
A café/gallery inside of Higo Minkamura. The atmosphere here is so calm and pleasant that you'll feel right at home. The popular item on the menu is the 'brown rice scone.' We hope you'll give it a try.
This onsen has no large bath, instead having 13 smaller personal rooms, enabling bathers to enjoy themselves without worrying about onlookers. All of the bath rooms have indoor and outdoor baths, allowing guests to enjoy whichever they like.
