Scenic Japan from the Water

Okushiri is a fishermen's paradise: Just drop your line anywhere and it will be a perfect fishing spot.

An observatory located on a 369.3m tall mountain, easily accessible by car. A 90 step staircase exists from the parking to the observatory.

Okushiri is a fishermen's paradise: Just drop your line anywhere and it will be a perfect fishing spot.

The symbol of Okushiri Island.

An observatory located on a 369.3m tall mountain, easily accessible by car. A 90 step staircase exists from the parking to the observatory.

A monument that takes motif from sea. urchins, an Okushiri specialty

A series of strange rock formations located on the west coast of the island. Carved by nature over a long period of time, these amazing shapes are sure to fascinate you.

120 spines are lit up during the night.

The winery grows grapes on the island and makes wine making full use of the environment of Okushiri. Winery tours are also available (prior contact required).

A walking course exploring the primeval Japanese beech forest.

In the Center of Haccho Oji avenue shopping area, the building created by model of NOBISHADO. Place for tourist center, interference of Western culture in Usuki is exhibited.

More than 20,000 bamboo lanterns, of all sizes and design, lining Usuki's stone-paved streets bring an ethereal atmosphere over two consecutive evenings to its historic town centre.

The beutiful lotus flowers and fun events can be enjoyed from early in the moring.

59 of the 60 found here are registered as National Treasures.

"Fugenji temple" in Usuki-city Notsu-machi is a family temple of Kicchomu and also known as a famous place for beautiful colored autumnal leaves.

More than 20,000 bamboo lanterns, of all sizes and design, lining Usuki's stone-paved streets bring an ethereal atmosphere over two consecutive evenings to its historic town centre.

Inaba family suburban residence was built in 1902 as the housing for the homecoming for the former han owner whom changed their residence to Tokyo after the abolition of the han system.

The tower is Ryugenji temple three-stories pagoda, the master craftsman, Takahashi, had traveled around Nara and Kyoto studying the advantages of old three-stories pagoda to create ideal drawings.

Usuki’s Buddhas are about six kilometres outside of Usuki’s town centre, on a rise overlooking a wide flat valley, dotted with ponds.

Since the well-known Christian Daimyo, Sorin Otomo, owned the castle, the Alphabet letters were carved on the stone wall, chapel was inside the castle, as well as Christian novitiate in the basement.

Since the well-known Christian Daimyo, Sorin Otomo, owned the castle, the Alphabet letters were carved on the stone wall, chapel was inside the castle, as well as Christian novitiate in the basement.

Nioza is made by mounting the ashes from the Mt. Aso, and the road is created by scrapping the rocks.

Nioza is made by mounting the ashes from the Mt. Aso, and the road is created by scrapping the rocks.

Usuki’s grand temples hints at the power it once held and wealth it accumulated in the Edo Period, when the samurai ruled the land.

Today, it is a compact and quiet town of stone-paved streets, lined by a number of traditional buildings, that are pleasant to stroll around.

In the ruin of the Usuki castle, which was built by Sorin Otomo in war ages, there are about 1000 cherry trees planted. There will be light up during the festival period from 18:00-22:00.