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Video article 7:23
Amami Oshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture Is a Surfing Utopia! Water So Clear You Can Even See Coral Reefs on the Ocean Floor!
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The Beautiful Views of Amami Oshima, Kagoshima This video, titled "Short Surf Trip to Amami Oshima," was created by "Hiroo Shimo." This video is perfect for people who love surfing, as it shows viewers a beautiful view of Amami Oshima, including beautiful aerial footage taken by drone. Amami Oshima has a warm climate year around with great waves. With these conditions, Amami Oshima is known as a surfing utopia. The Pro Surfing World Championship was also held here. This article will talk about tourist information as well as surfing spots in Amami Oshima. In the video you can see surfing and the beautiful, crystal clear waters of Amami Oshima. Hopefully you're up for some travelling because this video will have you raring to go! Surfing at Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Photo:Amami Oshima coast As Amami Oshima is warm year around, and the water is also warm, it's the perfect place for surfing. There are several surfing spots in Amami Oshima where both beginners and pros can hit the waves. Take a look at the video at 3:06 to see the beautiful blue waters and the coral reefs underneath the ocean, in this aerial video. Also check out 3:25 to see a beautiful sunset with two palm trees. This video will make you feel like you're actually on a tropical island. Wet suits and surfboards are available for rent at surf schools, so there's no need to worry about being unprepared. Some surf spots are used mainly by locals and we don't recommend them for beginners. If you're new to surfing, we recommend enrolling in a surf school and getting lessons and advice from an instructor. Surf Spots in Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Photo:Surfing There's a chance you'll see sea turtles in Amami Oshima as well. Advanced surfers try to get good waves on days when typhoons are passing. As Amami Oshima is an island, surf spots are divided into two areas: the East China Sea side and the Pacific Ocean side. The main surf spots are as follows: ・Tebiro ・Gamou ・Hatohama ・Ayamaro ・Gusuku ・Ohama ・Bira ・Imaizai ・Yagijima ・Kohama ・Toen ・Katoku ・Tomori Beach Marine Activities at Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Photo:Exploring mangroves As Amami Oshima has such clear waters, to the point that you can see the coral reefs on the ocean floor, there are other marine activities you can enjoy as well. Swimming in the ocean, snorkeling, canoeing, SUP(Stand up Paddle boarding), and diving, are all popular marine activities in Amami Oshima. There are also schools and rental companies to rent equipment, so you can enjoy the beautiful ocean without having to worry about bringing much. Sightseeing Around Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Photo:Mangroves at Amami Oshima Access to Amami Oshima is about 2.5 hours from Tokyo and 2 hours from Kansai by plane. There's more to see in Amami Oshima than just the sea as well. There's the Tanaka Isson Art Museum, where visitors can learn about the history and culture of Amami, as well as Amami Park, the Kuroshio-no-Mori Mangrove Park where visitors can explore the virgin mangrove forest by canoe, and the Mangrove Forest National Park. You can also visit Kakeroma Island by boat to enjoy more natural scenery. Camping is available at Ohama Seaside Park and if you want to admire the scenery, we recommend Ayamaru cape, and Honohoshi shore. Enjoy the beautiful ocean and outstanding natural views on your visit to Amami Oshima. Summary of Amami Oshima, Kagoshima The video "Short Surf Trip to Amami Oshima," shows people enjoying surfing in the beautiful ocean. This article talked about surf spots, information about marine activities, and tourist spots in Amami Oshima. We hope you enjoyed the article and look forward to seeing you at Amami Oshima! 【Official Website】Amami City Official Website https://www.city.amami.lg.jp/english/index.html -
Video article 3:26
Kagoshima: Sakurajima, Satsuma Kiriko Cut Glass, and of Course, Food! Join Us on a Journey to Discover the Charms of This Beautiful City!
Local PR Travel- 130 plays
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Japan’s Sightseeing Destination, Kagoshima “What does Kagoshima even have?” For those searching for sightseeing spots in Kyushu’s Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima City (九州鹿児島県鹿児島市, Kyushu Kagoshima-ken Kagoshima-shi), this video is definitely for you. 「Kagoshima City, Japan in 8K-鹿児島市」is a video created by the "Kagoshima Convention" to promote the beautiful sightseeing spots of Kagoshima. By watching this video, you'll learn how to enjoy the beautiful scenery and history of Kagoshima City. Let’s take a look at Kagoshima’s various sightseeing spots and plan a fun and fulfilling trip! In this article, places to enjoy Kagoshima’s scenery and culture will be introduced. In the 3-and-a-half-minute video, Kagoshima’s sightseeing locations, food, and nature are introduced. It's really something else. Scenic Areas in Japan’s Popular Sightseeing Destination- Kagoshima ©Kagoshima Modifying In Japan’s popular sightseeing destination Kagoshima, there are numerous Insta-worthy places where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. One place we recommend is the Senganen Garden (仙厳園, Sengan-en), one of the Daimyo gardens (大名庭園, Daimyo tei-en) unique to Japan. At Senganen Garden, you can view the exquisite garden scenery as well as the majestic Sakurajima, It's a great way to experience Japan's harmony with nature. Among the many places in the video, this is the first to be introduced. You can view Senganen Garden at 0:04 in the video. The Shoko Shuseikan Museum (尚古集成館, Shoko-shuseikan), with exhibitions about the Shimazu clan (島津家, Shimazu-ke), as well as a factory where you can view the manufacturing process of Satsuma Kiriko cut glass, are also nearby. This area is a must-visit for fans of Japanese history and traditional culture. There's also the Kagoshima City Tram that runs through the city and the scenic townscape, the views from the Shiroyama Park Observation Deck (城山展望台, Shiroyama tenboudai) the Sakurajima ferry (桜島フェリー, Sakurajima feri), the Kagoshima Kinko Bay Summer Night Fireworks Display (かごしま錦江湾サマーナイト大花火大会, Kagoshima Kinko-wan sama-naito dai-hanabi-taikai), and more - Kagoshima is full of beautiful sights to enjoy. These spots are all shown in the video, so do keep a lookout for them! Kagoshima is rich in nature. Firstly, as shown at 0:31 in the video, you can experience kayaking while enjoying a view of Sakurajima. In addition, as seen from 1:16, there is also the “Natural Foot Bath Digging,” a unique experience where you can dig a hole on the beach and enjoy your very own foot bath. Please enjoy the nature of Kagoshima City. Places to Experience Japanese History and Culture in Kagoshima Photo:Tsurumine Shrine There are famous places to experience Japanese history and culture in Kagoshima. One such place is the Tsurugane Shrine (鶴嶺神社, Tsurumine-jinja), where the head of the Shimazu clan is enshrined. The solemn atmosphere of the shrine will have a sobering effect on you. It is also said that a visit to Tsurumine Shrine will make you beautiful both physically and mentally, thus making the shrine a popular destination with female visitors. The Former Shuseikan Machinery Factory (旧集成館機械工場, Kyu shuseikan kikai kojo), where the fixing of steam locomotives and the arrangement of machinery parts was carried out, is another place we recommend for learning about Japan’s culture and history. This is introduced at 0:13 in the video. Food in Kagoshima! One more drawing point of Japan’s popular sightseeing area, Kagoshima, is the mouthwatering food! If you visit Kagoshima, one delicacy you can’t afford to miss is the Kagoshima Kurobuta pork (かごしま黒豚, Kagoshima kurobuta). Kagoshima Kurobuta pork is special for its melt-in-your-mouth texture, with high-quality marbled fat and no unpleasant odor at all. If you have a taste of this pork from pigs raised in the natural landscape of Kagoshima, you can't possibly have a bad trip. It's that good. If you do anything in Kagoshima at least try the pork! For those who enjoy shochu (焼酎 shochu), consider paying a visit to the shochu brewery. There are also popular shochu bars in Kagoshima, so for those interested, do make sure to pay them a visit. Beyond that, Kagoshima Kuroushi beef (鹿児島黒牛, Kagoshima kuroushi), Kagoshima ramen (鹿児島ラーメン, Kagoshima ramen), Sakurajima radish (桜島大根 Sakurajima daikon), and udon are all foods which you should definitely try out in Kagoshima. This information is introduced from 2:08 in the video. You are sure to find at least one dish to suit your tastes! Summary of Kagoshima Photo:Kagoshima Sea The video referenced in this article, 「Kagoshima City, Japan in 8K-鹿児島市」, created by the "Kagoshima Convention," comprises numerous scenes showing the various attractions of Kagoshima. The beauty of Kagoshima is too much to explain in just one article, so please take the time to watch it if you still haven't yet! Where do you plan on visiting? Kagoshima City, is not only full of beautiful sights, but also teeming with Japanese culture. Do enjoy both the sightseeing spots and food, and have an amazing trip! 【Official Website】Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima City Municipal Hall Homepage https://www.city.kagoshima.lg.jp/gaikokugo/english/index.html -
Video article 2:02
Diving at Senma Coast, Tokunoshima Island. Enjoy the Mysterious Sight of the Sun Shining on the Cobalt Blue Sea in a Submarine Cave!
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This video, titled "[Tokunoshima] Tiger Hole at senma coast|Footage: Marine Service Kamui, A Diving shop on Tokunoshima Island" (【徳之島】 千間海岸タイガーホール 撮影:徳之島のダイビングショップ マリンサービス海夢居), was released by "kamuivision." The Amami Islands are a popular diving spot. Among them, Senma coast on Tokunoshima is especially famous for "Tiger Hole." Tiger Hole is a series of arches made from lava that form a cave. This video shows a dive at Tiger Hole. The sunlight shining through the arches creates a mysterious scene. Senma Coast is also famous for its sea turtles and coral reefs. The chance of encountering a sea turtle while diving is quite high and you can see it swimming lackadaisically up close. -
Video article 3:06
Everyone in Kyushu Prays for the End of Corona. Cheer up and Wait for That Day With a Smile!
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This video, titled "Until That Day, Let's Do Our Best Together" (その日まで、ともにがんばろう), was released by "Until That Day, Let's Work Together [JR Kyushu]" (その日まで、ともにがんばろう【JR九州】). The video was created by JR Kyushu to support the fight against corona. The novel corona virus (Covid-19) that is sweeping the world today shows no sign of abating in Japan either, and we are forced to live in fear and threat of the virus every day. However, human beings have survived many epidemics in the past. Although the number of cases of new coronaviruses is increasing day by day, the number of critical condition patients and deaths in Japan is very low compared to the rest of the world, so let's do our best to believe that we can return to a safe and secure life again in the near future, as shown in this video. -
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Enjoy Kirishima Onsen's Hot Springs and Delicious Cuisine at "TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI." Spend a Relaxing Time in the Natural Open-Air Baths Overlooking the Japanese Garden!
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About the Video Introducing the Ryotei Ryokan TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI This video, titled "Discover TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI" (料亭旅館竹千代霧島別邸イメージ), was uploaded by "GROUP Nisikawa." It introduces the ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI in Kirishima, Kagoshima, in Japan's Kyushu Region. In this article, we'll introduce the charms of TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI, as well as lodging information, and nearby tourist information. The traditional Japanese restaurant and restaurant TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI is highly rated on review and comparison sites for its superb hospitality services. Be sure to enjoy the video of this wonderful ryokan, with its sukiya-zukuri guest rooms and open-air baths surrounded by nature, where you can enjoy the hot springs of the Kirishima Mountain Range. TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI – A Traditional Japanese Restaurant and Ryokan Photo:Kirishima Hot Spring Village TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI is a traditional Japanese restaurant and inn located in the Kirishima Hot Spring Village, which springs up at the foot of the Kirishima Mountain Range. Kirishima Onsen is a popular hot spring resort with footbaths, drinking fountains, day trip hot springs, and many hotels and ryokan. Since the discovery of the hot spring in 1714, the TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI, a traditional Japanese restaurant and ryokan which is also listed in the "Onsen Banzuke," (a list of the best hot springs in Japan), is a hot spring inn with a long history. When the hot spring was first discovered, it was called Satsuma Io-sen (Satsuma Sulfur Springs). The source of the hot spring is Kirishima Jingu Shrine, located at the foot of Mt. Takachiho in the Kirishima Mountain Range. The traditional Japanese restaurant and ryokan TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI also offers sophisticated cuisine that carries on the name of the long-established ryokan in Kagoshima. The dishes made using "Shokusai Bizen," a culinary technique that highlights the seasonal ingredients of Kirishima, are introduced at 1:01 in the video. Guest Rooms at TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI Source :YouTube screenshot The guest rooms at the traditional Japanese restaurant and ryokan TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI are spacious Japanese-style rooms. The rooms on the first floor also feature beautiful Japanese gardens and open-air baths. Reviews on the Internet even describe how wonderful the baths are, with guests also mentioning how they could see the beautiful starry night sky as well! The food and the hospitality were naturally well received as well. The open-air baths in the rooms are introduced at 0:45 in the video. Sightseeing Around TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI Photo:Mt. Takachiho, Kagoshima In Kirishima, a place overflowing with nature, you'll find Mt. Karakuni, the tallest mountain in the Kirishima Mountain Range, and Mt. Takachiho. There are also golf courses at the Takachiho Country Club (高千穂カントリー俱楽部), Lake Fudoike (不動池) with its beautiful azure glow, Kirishima Open Air Museum (霧島アートの森), an outdoor art museum, and Takachiho Farm, where you can experience horseback riding and cow milking. You can also enjoy souvenirs of local products such as black vinegar, black pork, and shochu. Summary of TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI As you can see in the video, TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI offers you a relaxing stay at a place where you can enjoy the hot springs of Kirishima Onsen, as well as delicious, traditional Japanese cuisine. The accommodation plans and rates vary by season and room, so be sure to check travel websites and the official website before making your reservation. There is also a "wedding plan" that combines a wedding ceremony at Kirishima Shrine with a celebratory dinner. Consider TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI for your next vacation! 【TripAdvisor】TAKECHIYO KIRISHIMA BETTEI https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1022935-d1600391-Reviews-Takechiyo_Kirishima_Bettei-Kirishima_Kagoshima_Prefecture_Kyushu.html