Night crossing - Seto Inland Sea

Not much to see in the dark but crossing the sea at night is a moving experience (no pun intended). The sound of the ship's engines combined with the sound of the water makes me realize how fragile life is.

Overlooking Oita City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu Island

Too bad the weather was not cooperating. The overlook is quite spectacular (when weather permits).
Oita City Website in English

Roadside Food

Made to order

A very popular treat

Great prices and quality

Ebino Plateau

The plateau features a rest stop with an ashi-yu (footbath). A great place to rest, view the plateau and soak your feet when visiting this region.

Rest stop

Buckwheat noodles

Ashi-yu

Area attractions

Ebino Plateau guide map

Sulfur springs on Kyushu Island

Often referred to as "hell" the sulfur springs are part of an active volcanic system. Kyushu Island has some of the most active volcano's in Japan.