Things to do in Kashima

The vermilion color of the stage is amazing! That alone is worth the visit. The shopping street in front of the temple is a little rundown, but it's fun to look at the souvenirs. 😊

#HuisTenBosch trip on the way back to #Fukuoka, stopped by #Takeo for a bit... Check out the beautiful library, sit down and have a drink at #Starbucks...

Ureshino Onsen has a history of 1,300 years and is known as one of the three most beautiful skin hot springs in Japan. The god of this amazing hot spring is located in the Toyotamahime Shrine in the center of the hot spring street. Legend has it that Toyotamahime is the daughter of the sea god in Japanese mythology. She is fair-skinned and beautiful, and is also known as the goddess of beautiful skin. The shrine enshrines the giant catfish, the messenger of Toyotamahime. When worshipping, you need to first scoop water with a spoon and pour it on the white catfish, and silently recite beauty wishes such as wrinkles disappearing and eczema healing quickly, and then gently stroke it with your hands, and your skin will become as white and tender as Toyotamahime, which is quite popular among female tourists.

There are not many places to visit in Saga, but Saga Castle is worth a visit. In the evening, the setting sun falls on the Saga Castle History Museum like molten gold, giving this ancient city a soft and mysterious golden coat. Stepping lightly, stepping into this land treated gently by time, it seems as if you have traveled through the tunnel of time and space and returned to that turbulent era. Saga Castle, whose history can be traced back to the early Edo period, was once the location of the Saga Domain Office. However, after many wars and fires, Saga Castle has been damaged several times. Especially in the Saga Rebellion in the early Meiji era, most of the buildings in the city were burned down, and only the city walls and gates were preserved. The Saga Castle History Museum we see today was built on the basis of the reconstruction by the then domain lord Nabeshima Naomasa in 1838, and has been maintained and restored. The History Museum stands quietly under the city wall. Without the hustle and bustle of the day, it is more solemn and quiet at this moment. The city wall, the mottled stones, every brick and tile are engraved with the stories of the past. They have witnessed the changes of countless dynasties and the baptism of wind and rain, but they still stand tall, guarding the memory and glory of this land. Walking along the city wall, you can still vaguely hear the echo of history Walking into the history museum, the lights are soft and the atmosphere is warm. With more than 700 tatami mats, it is one of the largest wooden restoration buildings in Japan. The museum displays a variety of exhibits, from ancient weapons to exquisite works of art, from documentary records to daily utensils, each of which carries the weight of history and tells the past and present of Saga Castle. In particular, those historical materials related to the late shogunate and the Meiji Restoration period, through materials, images and models, present the history of this period in many ways, making people feel as if they are in that turbulent era.

Arita Ceramic Park is a leisure park with ceramics as its theme. The biggest highlight is the ceramic art museum built to simulate the German "Zweienger Palace". The museum houses world-renowned Arita ware works. The historical evolution of Arita ware can be clearly seen from the works from the Edo period to the Meiji period. In addition, the 180 cm large vase exhibited at the 1870 Vienna World Expo is one of the must-see collections in the museum. In the Arita ware workshop, you can experience the fun of kneading pottery and painting. Even beginners can create a unique Arita ware. The Arita Pottery Market held in late April and early May every year is a grand local festival with a history of nearly 100 years.

One of my favorite parks placed in the city, Ohorikoen is quite massive, making it a good place for picnics, anytime strolls, jogging, and also has some swan boats for a fun ride in the lake during daytime. If you want to chill for a coffee there is Starbucks.

Is there any delicious food in Xixi Park?

Kushida Shrine is a must-visit shrine when you come to Hakata. You must come to see the Gion Yamakasa. Although I didn't come in July, I didn't see the big Yamakasa in the city, but I can see the Yamakasa in Kushida Shrine. Read the introduction According to the legend of the shrine, Kushida Shrine was founded in the first year of Tenpyo Hoji (757) and has been the general guardian of Hakata since ancient times. The Hakata Festival is a representative festival of Fukuoka City and is well-known throughout the country.