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Floating Torii of Ōuo Shrine

Come and discover the submerged torii of the "big fish shrine" and the legend of the corrupt official.

August 24, 2024

Verdant forest railway tunnel path allure

Kumamoto Kyushu

The Mysterious Octagon Tunnel

Concealed in the heart of the Kumamoto mountain range is a mysterious tunnel with a rather unusual shape. Visit this "door to another dimension" ...

June 25, 2024

Tranquil ancient forest path, stone staircase

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Momiyama Shrine’s Millennial Tree

Not far from Nagayu hot springs is a wonderful hidden shrine, as in a Ghibli movie. Guided tour.

June 10, 2024

Picturesque Japanese village street, wooden buildings, mountains

Kyushu Saga

Okawachiyama: Pottery Village

The little village of Okawachiyama, in the remote mountains of Saga prefecture, was one of the cradles of Japanese ceramics. Founded by a samurai clan, its manufacturing secrets were well guarded!

May 30, 2024

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The Incredible Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine

At the foot of Mount Aso stands a small shrine with a mystical atmosphere, lost in the middle of a cypress forest. Take the path with stone torii gates and discover this timeless place.

August 17, 2023

Haunting abandoned mining town overtaken by nature.

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Ikeshima: A Semi-Abandoned Island

Ikeshima is the fallback island for explorers disappointed not to have visited Gunkanjima. But despite the shadow of its neighbour, this is a great island!

October 1, 2022

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Gunkanjima: Photos & Stories

Abandoned in 1974, the Battleship Island (Gunkanjima) turned into the Ghost Island and soon became one of the most famous spot for urban exploration.

September 7, 2015

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