This place really didn't disappoint me at all!
It had been on my list for a long time, and this time I even checked the tide times before coming.
At low tide, you can walk all the way up to the torii gates and admire them standing quietly in the sea up close; when the tide comes in, they look as if they're floating on the water. They're two completely different views.
If you pair it with the sunset, the sky and sea are painted in rainbow colors. The scene is so beautiful it looks like something from a movie, and every photo has a special atmosphere. I recommend checking the tide times before you go. It's best to plan for low tide and sunset together—it really makes the trip even more worthwhile!
Floating Torii Gates of Ouo Shrine | Review by 王小鈞
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Mifuneyama Rakuen
Mifuneyama is the symbol of Takeo Town. With its cliff in the background, Nabeshima Domain’s 28th Takeo lord, Nabeshima Shigeyoshi spent three years building a garden. This garden with a path encircling a big pond was completed in 1845. It can contain 10 Tokyo domes, boasting a vast 123-acre ground.
Mifuneyama Rakuen is really so large that it feels like a forest park. It's very pleasant to take a leisurely stroll along the flower-viewing paths, surrounded by greenery the whole way. It feels very relaxing.
The timing of this visit was a little unfortunate, since it was neither cherry blossom season nor fall foliage season, so it was a little less impressive. Still, it was well worth it just to enjoy the garden scenery and take a leisurely walk. If I can come again when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in spring or when the mountain is covered in red leaves in fall, I'm sure it will be so beautiful that I won't want to leave. -
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Hado Misaki Cape
A small port sticking out from the Higashimatsuura Peninsula. It is famous for its scenic views of the Genkainada Ocean, where visitors can feel the ocean breeze atop a grass patch. The cape is on the “Genkai Quasi-National Park” which spans across the North West of Kyushu. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, swimming, and other fun activities.
Hado Misaki Cape is the northwesternmost point of Kyushu's main island.
I thought it would be a popular tourist spot, but when I visited on a weekday, I practically had the place to myself, with only the sound of the waves for company. It unexpectedly became the most relaxing stop on this trip.
It's romantically known as a “Lovers' Sanctuary” and is also famous for its turban shell dishes. But for me, the most appealing thing was the vast ocean view. Just sitting there, feeling the sea breeze and looking out at the ocean, was soothing enough.
Travel doesn't always have to be about chasing popular attractions. Sometimes quiet, uncrowded places like this make you want to stay a little longer. -
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Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo
A leisure spot where you can enjoy animal viewing and attractions in a tropical setting. It is also known as Japan’s first “ecological zoo,” featuring mixed-species exhibits. The Approx. 150,000-square-meter grounds overlook the Pacific Ocean and are lined with palm trees, creating an open, Miyazaki-style atmosphere. The zoo is home to Approx. 900 animals from 80 species, including Asian elephants, flamingos, and red pandas.
When I came to Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo, I was really looking forward to enjoying the rides, seeing the cute animals, and leisurely exploring the entire park.
Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate, and it rained all day. Many of the outdoor attractions were unavailable, so I could only take a slow walk under my umbrella. However, because of the rain, there were very few visitors, which made it especially pleasant to walk around, and the animals looked different than they do on sunny days.
That's how travel is—it may not be perfect every time, but every trip leaves you with memories of your own. I hope I get the chance to come back and fully enjoy everything here next time. -
