Nagasaki, Japan: Matsumoto Azalea Park

Matsumoto Azalea Park

This is another off-the beaten-path garden in Japan that is worth a taxi ride. It might be another challenging journey, as there is an infrequent commuter bus going directly to Matsumoto Azalea Park.

Nagasaki, Japan: Hotel Nikko Huis Ten Bosch

Hotel Nikko Huis Ten Bosch

6, Huis Ten Bosch-cho, Sasebo, Sasebo, Japan, 859-3243

Travel Date: 19 April 2023

Nagasaki, Japan: Sasebo Flower Garden

Sasebo Flower Garden

Going to Motoyama station from Sasebo station has a very mountainous view. Sometimes the train would pass through tunnels to get through the mountains. 

Japan: Sasebo, Oita and Fukuoka - 8 days Itinerary and Expenses

Japan: Sasebo, Oita and Fukuoka - 8 days Itinerary and Expenses

Travel Date: 18-25 April 2023

Nagasaki, Japan: Toyoko Inn Sasebo Ekimae

Toyoko Inn Sasebo Ekimae
1-4 Miuracho, Sasebo, Nagasaki 857-0863, Japan
東横INN佐世保駅前
〒857-0863 長崎県佐世保市三浦町１−4
https://www.toyoko-inn.com/
Travel Date: 18 April 2023

Prefectures of Japan

image from wikipedia

Inspired by those who were counting countries they have visited around the world, congratulations to their accomplishments.  From my point of view, let's do count and continue to visit prefectures in Japan instead.  

Japan: Fukuoka and Saga - 5 days Itinerary and Expenses

Travel Date: 03-08 December 2022

Japan: Fukuoka Art Museum

 

Heading to Fukuoka Art Museum, we saw some camelia blooming and ginkgo trees. 

Saga, Japan: Takeo Library

 

We learned about this place when looking for options on which library to see in Japan.  Takeo City Library was included in Beautiful Modern Libraries Designed by Master Architects in Japan.

Saga, Japan: Mifuneyama Rakuen

 

As we move further away from autumn weather, the leaves started to dry-up and fall.  Our visit at Mifuneyama Rakuen is during a gloomy day, good thing that we were still able to enjoy the remaining trees in autumn colors.

Fukuoka, Japan: Kamado Shrine

Thanks to Google for providing another option on going to Dazaifu apart from the usual train ride.  It's just on this trip that I learned about a bus availability from Hakata Bus Terminal going to Dazaifu Station.  From Hakata Terminal, near the clock wall, there is an escalator and walkway going to Bus Terminal.  Go to 1F, go to Gate #11, go to the pink lane going to Daizafu. 

Fukuoka, Japan: Gundam in Lalaport

If Tokyo travellers include visiting Odaiba for Gundam, in Fukuoka go to Lalaport to see Gundam.

Fukuoka, Japan: Momiji Hachimangu Shrine

Momiji Hachimangu Shrine

Saga, Japan: Daikōzen-ji

Daikōzen-ji 大興善寺

Admission time (autumn) 8:30-17:30
Entrance fee (Adults): 600 yen

Fukuoka, Japan: Christmas Market and Winter Illumination

By end of November, you may want to search places where there are Christmas illuminations.  Luckily, we were able to visit the Christmas market in Hakata station, Tenjin City Hall Plaza, Daimaru Mall and winter illuminations in Tenjin Chuo Park, Nakasu area bridge and in Canal Mall.