Some hiking
Yakushima: The Mononoke Forest
Explore Yakushima's mystical forest, the inspiration for Princess Mononoke. Ancient cedar trees, moss-covered paths and misty gorges create a world straight out of a legend.
Some hiking
Kumejima: The Moon on the Edge of the Ocean
Discover Kumejima, a hidden gem of Okinawa, where surreal beaches, unique geological formations and a fascinating feline population come together harmoniously.
Easy walk
Miyako-jima: Island Cocktail
Miyako-jima, an island of Okinawa between turquoise sea, traditions and tropical sweetness. A journey in rhythm with the wind and silence.
Ethereal
Ogi Rice Terraces: Infinity in an Open Field
At Ogi, the terraced rice fields climb 820 metres above sea level. The sixteen terraces form giant mirrors that reflect the sky and clouds, creating a world upside down. When the sun rises, the flooded plots transform into XXL mirrors, making you feel like you’re walking above the clouds.
Easy walk
The Strange Stone Sculptures of Takanabe Daishi
Located on the north coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, the small town of Takanabe is home to an unusual collection of stone sculptures.
Some hiking
Ukiha Inari Shrine
Discover Ukiha Inari Shrine in Fukuoka, an enchanting place known for its vermilion torii, its quiet calm, and its panoramic views.
Off the map
Kyu-Sento-ji: At the Crossroads of Beliefs
Discover the mysterious ruins of Kyu-Sento-ji, an ancient mountain temple blending Buddhism and Shinto on the Kunisaki Peninsula.
Takachiho Gorge: Boats, Gods and Volcanic Walls
Kyushu's most photographed gorge: rowboats under the Manai waterfall, 100-metre volcanic walls, gods, a demon, and noodles that race down a bamboo flume.
Ishizuka, the Forgotten Village of Yakushima
Ishizuka, a former logging village in the heart of Yakushima, swallowed by moss and a moving witness to the age of the yakusugi cedars.
