Former Chikugo River Bridge (Chikugo River Lift Bridge)
Discover the Chikugo River Lift Bridge in Kyushu—Japan's oldest vertical lift bridge. Designated as an Important Cultural Property, this 1935 engineering masterpiece spans Fukuoka and Saga prefectures and offers stunning sunset views.
Wakato Bridge
Discover Wakato Bridge, a National Important Cultural Property in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka. Once Asia's longest suspension bridge, this stunning crimson landmark offers breathtaking illuminated night views, retro waterfront districts, and unforgettable industrial night cruises.
Excavated Items from the Kuma and Nishioda Ruins in Fukuoka
Explore the nationally designated Important Cultural Properties from the Kuma-Nishioda archaeological site in Chikushino, Fukuoka. Discover rare bronze halberds, Han Dynasty mirrors, and shell bracelets that reveal ancient Japan's connections to continental Asia over 2,000 years ago.
Colored Nabeshima Shochiku Plum Pattern Bottle
Discover the extraordinary Iro-Nabeshima Pine, Bamboo and Plum Design Sake Bottles (色鍋島松竹梅文瓶子), an Important Cultural Property at Kyushu National Museum. Only two of these ceremonial sake vessels exist worldwide, representing the pinnacle of Nabeshima porcelain craftsmanship from the Edo period. Learn about their history, artistic significance, and how to visit.
Arima Family Mausoleum
Discover the Arima Family Mausoleum at Bairinji Temple in Kurume, Fukuoka—five mausoleum buildings designated as Important Cultural Properties, built between 1630 and 1655 by the lords of Kurume Domain. Explore samurai heritage, Zen spirituality, and plum blossoms in one remarkable site.
Ashiya Arashiji True Shape Kettle
Talc Sutra Tube
Sutra Stone (front Amitabha Buddha Statue / Back Amitabha
Kannon Mandala, Colored on Silk
500 Arhats in Color on Silk
Gojo Family Documents
Kobayakawa Family Documents (306 Letters)
Golden Light Sutra (Volume 1, Emperor Fushimi's Imperial
The Complete Sutra of the Master Shikijo
Celadon Three Legged Jar / Excavated from Ritsumyoji,
Qian Hongchu's 84,000 Towers (with Transformed Characters)
Takao Shrine Grand Priest Family Documents (433 Documents)
Short Sword〈Inscription/Chikushuju〉
Artifacts Excavated from the Shioji Temple Sutra Mounds in