![]() The long coastline and white sandy beach is an ideal spot to spend the day. Since the parking area’s capacity is pretty large (240 cars), and with some restaurants nearby, it is perfect for big groups or families who are travelling by car.įukae Beach’s parking area isn’t so big, but it’s also very popular for families because the water here is quite shallow and safe for children. Keya Beach, listed as one of Japan’s top 100 beaches, is known for its clear water and gentle waves. If you visit Itoshima City in summer, you cannot leave without swimming in the refreshing ocean or enjoying the view of beautiful beaches! There are some fantastic beaches around, but the two most highly recommended beaches by the local tourist association are Keya Beach and Fukae Beach. Why not stop and have a picnic near this relaxing waterfall!Beaches There are also three, 300-year-old maple trees around the waterfall, which were also designated as a natural monument. It was designated as a place of ‘Scenic Beauty’. Streaming gently, the water trail resemble white threads, just like the name represents shira (=shiro) means white, and ito means thread. Shiraito no Taki (Shiraito Waterfall) appears in the middle of Hagane Yama (Mount Hagane), in southern Itoshima City. Here are some spots you should visit while in Itoshima City. However, besides Sinnyoji, the scenic landscape and a few other smaller attractions nearby, this city has been increasing in popularity recently. Itoshima is a small seaside city, which is not massively touristic yet. Google Street View Must-experience things in Itoshima CityĪlong the Genkai-Nada (the Genkai Sea), Itoshima City located in the western part of Fukuoka Prefecture. There’s another designated natural monument, the sandalwood tree, in this garden. ![]() Walking in the temple also leads you to a beautiful Japanese garden called “Shinji Teien”, established in the Muromachi Era. For an entrance fee of 400 yen, you can pray in front of this statue as well as have a chance to go on a temple tour with the guidance of a Buddhist monk. It represents the Kannon Buddhist ability to see people’s suffering with 1,000 eyes, and help them with 1,000 hands. As the name indicates, you can see the 11 heads, and approximately 1,000 eyes on the palms of the statue. The 1,000-armed standing Kannon’s Japanese name is “Mokuzo Juichimen Senju Sengan Kannon-zo”, meaning it’s made of wood and has 11 faces, 1,000 arms and 1,000 eyes. You can also see many Buddhist statues in Sennyoji, including two important national cultural properties “the 1,000-armed standing Kannon” (4.63 meters high!) and “the seated Seiga statue”. ![]() This 400-year-old wonder shows the beauty and power of nature, furthermore, it attracts people in autumn when its crimson leaves decorate the area around the temple. It’s said that this maple tree was planted in commemoration of the Daihioin’s establishment. It has been designated as a natural monument by Fukuoka Prefecture. In the solemn atmosphere of Sennyoji, you’ll find a spectacular view of a magnificent 400-year-old maple tree. ![]() After that, the building “Daihioin” was built in 1752 by Tsugutaka Kuroda, the sixth lord of the Chikuzen Kuroda Domain. Sennyoji played an important role as a prayer temple for the Kamakura Bakufu (Japan’s samurai government) during the Kamakura Era. The temple’s record says it was founded by an Indian Buddhist monk called Seiga in 178. Sennyoji, whose full name is Raizan Sennyoji Daihioin Temple, lies in the north of Raizan’s (Mount Rai’s) central area. There are fantastic koyo spots throughout Kyusyu, however, Sennyoji is one of the best with an impressive historical background. Most of the Japanese people sense autumn has arrived only when the leaves start to turn yellow, orange and red. Viewing autumn leaves (“koyo” in Japanese) is one of Japan’s most popular activities. It’s about an hour by train and bus from the Hakata area, the entrance of Fukuoka Prefecture. ![]() It also offers visitors a variety of sightseeing options, Raizan Sennyoji Daihioin Temple located in Itoshima City is a magnificent sight to witness. It’s the busiest spot in Kyusyu, and famously known for amazing gourmet food, such as ramen and hotpot. A magnificent maple tree standing in the templeįukuoka Prefecture is one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations. Sennyoji also has many Buddhist statues an important national cultural property. The maple tree had been designated as a natural monument by Fukuoka Prefecture. In the solemn atmosphere of the historical temple Sennyoji, the spectacular view of the 400-year-old giant maple tree turning beautifully red. One of the best places to visit in Kyushu in autumn is Raizan Sennyoji (Sennyo Temple), located in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture. ![]()
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