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VILLAGE Report #47 Prefectures

Steam rising from the Beppu Hells

Oita Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Sightseeing | 47 Prefectures Guide

Usa Jingu is the head shrine of about 40,000 Hachiman shrines nationwide. Both the volume of hot spring water discharge and the number of hot spring sources rank first in Japan. We have summarized Oita’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Oita Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Sightseeing | 47 Prefectures Guide

Usa Jingu is the head shrine of about 40,000 Hachiman shrines nationwide. Both the volume of hot spring water discharge and the number of hot spring sources rank first in Japan. We have summarized Oita’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

The green slopes of Aso’s outer rim

Kumamoto Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Sightseeing | 47 Prefectures Guide

Aso Shrine is the head shrine of about 500 shrines nationwide. Rush grass accounts for almost all domestic production. We have summarized Kumamoto’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Kumamoto Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Sightseeing | 47 Prefectures Guide

Aso Shrine is the head shrine of about 500 shrines nationwide. Rush grass accounts for almost all domestic production. We have summarized Kumamoto’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Nagasaki Port seen from a hill

Nagasaki Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Nagasaki Prefecture has the most islands in Japan. Oura Cathedral, Sanno Shrine, and Sofukuji Temple. Castella, champon, and Hasami ware. We have organized Nagasaki Prefecture’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Nagasaki Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Nagasaki Prefecture has the most islands in Japan. Oura Cathedral, Sanno Shrine, and Sofukuji Temple. Castella, champon, and Hasami ware. We have organized Nagasaki Prefecture’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Yutoku Inari Shrine surrounded by autumn leaves

Saga Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Japanese porcelain began in this prefecture. Arita, Imari, Karatsu. Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of Japan’s three great Inari shrines. We have organized Saga’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Saga Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Japanese porcelain began in this prefecture. Arita, Imari, Karatsu. Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of Japan’s three great Inari shrines. We have organized Saga’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

The shrine buildings of Munakata Taisha

Fukuoka Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Dazaifu Tenmangu is a center of Tenjin worship, and Munakata Taisha is a World Cultural Heritage site. Kurume kasuri and Hakata-ori textiles. We have organized Fukuoka’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

Fukuoka Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Dazaifu Tenmangu is a center of Tenjin worship, and Munakata Taisha is a World Cultural Heritage site. Kurume kasuri and Hakata-ori textiles. We have organized Fukuoka’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

A red iron bridge over the Shimanto River

Kochi Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Forests cover 84 percent of the prefecture, the highest forest coverage in Japan. The undammed Shimanto River and Tosa washi paper. We have organized Kochi’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

Kochi Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Forests cover 84 percent of the prefecture, the highest forest coverage in Japan. The undammed Shimanto River and Tosa washi paper. We have organized Kochi’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.