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The "Chikuho Coal Field Archaeological Site" became a national designated historic site in October 2018. A red brick-style building stands in the Coal Memorial Park, which is maintained at the "Mitsagawa Mining Works Ida Mine Site", which is one of them. The first floor introduces the history of the coal mine and the coal industry, while the second floor displays the coal mine records of Sakuhei Yamamoto, the first in Japan to be listed as a UNESCO World Memory Heritage (Memory of the World). Outside, SL used for coal transportation, large machinery used for digging, etc. are also exhibited, and there is the former Miidagawa Mining Plant Ida Pisan, and the first second chimney (National Register Tangible Cultural Property), which was also sung in the coal mine section. While walking through the park, you can see how it was when it flourished in the coal mine. It takes about one hour.

The Otsuka Kofun is a front-back circular mound built in the first half of the 6th century, with an ornamental burial mound with abundant patterns within the stone chamber. At present, three of the ornamental burial mounds designated as national special historical sites are the Otsuka Kofun and the Takamatsuka Kofun and Kitra Kofun in Nara Prefecture. The feature of the Otsuka Kofun is that six colors (red, black, green, white, yellow, ash) with the largest number of patterns drawn on the entire surface of the stone room are used. A lighthouse has been installed and has an elaborate structure. The full-size Ishimuro replica of the Otsuka Kofun will be specially unveiled in spring and autumn.

It has four orchards on the 80,000-square-meter site, and has been opened since late August for vacationers visiting for pear-picking and apple-picking. Cultivation is particular about the taste of fruit. All takeaways are 1kg780 yen. There is also a sweetener shop and a goods store on the premises.

Road station in Kama City, located approximately in the center of Fukuoka Prefecture. Inside the one-story, almost circular facility, there are a collection of goods sales outlets, bread workshops, confectionery workshops, udon shops, and so on, as well as information guide corners and rest areas. A product sales office that sells foods with good freshness, such as agricultural products raised in a natural-rich district and fresh seafood from Genkanada, local brands such as "Kaho beef" and rice, and "Shiraki Ranch Special Milk" where you can taste the speciality of taste. We also recommend fragrant bread baked in the stone pot of the bread workshop and coffee from "Coffee Roasting Studio Mameya", which can be roasted to your taste.

About 450 plum trees have been planted on the back mountain of the Hakubamayama Gyeongpukoku-ji temple, which was erected under the auspitations of Takashi Ashikaga. Many tourists usually visit during the Kanmei period from mid-February to mid-March, and you can spend a slow time, such as enjoying tea at a stand.

Founded in 1931, it is a live-in playhouse that conveys the Edo period Kabuki style. On the day of the holiday, you can freely tour the theater. The highlights include a manual-style stage, wooden masu seats, and a double-flowered road. Also famous is the annual "National Zatan Convention" of traveling actors. It can accommodate up to 1200 people. It is designated as a registered tangible cultural property.

Under the theme of "History and Culture of the Iizuka Region", materials such as archeology, history, folklore, and coal will be exhibited. Among them, there are the unmissable items from the ruins of Tateiwa, which were excavated in the city, and the ten-sided Maesankyo (Important Cultural Property). It takes 40 minutes.

A zoo on the lush Yagiyama plateau. In the park, there are many different types of creatures, such as large animal ponies, Japanese wild boars, porcupines, rabbits and other animals, as well as birds such as chilly flamingos and ducks, as well as reptiles. You can feel creatures familiar by feeding experiences and contact with chicks. There are campsites and barbecue corners that make use of the natural terrain, and you can experience makimaki bread-yaki. In summer, you can also enjoy playing in the water in the artificial stream. The unique animals are transported by car to the venue and mobile zoo is held.

A park spread over Daisho Mountain at an altitude of 112m. The town of Chikuho can be seen from the top. At the time of the cherry blossoms, about 2500 Yoshino cherry trees bloom, and it is recommended to stroll through the cherry blossom tunnel. There are play equipment such as Zile climbing, Tarzan rope in the park, and there is also a mixed play equipment facility. It is very well received for excursions and flower viewing.

It was built in the late Meiji 30 s as the main residence of Ito Denemon, who was called the "coal mine king of Chikuho". It is a modern Japanese-style building that was added to the building during the Taisho period and early Showa period, and is also the place of Yukari where the poet Yanagihara Shiren spent about ten years as the wife of Denemon. Delicate and graceful decorations can be seen throughout the Japanese-Western-style harmonious mansion, which can be enjoyed along with a vast excursion garden with ponds. The building is designated as a National Designated Important Cultural Property, and the garden is designated as a national famous. You can also see the events of "Izuka chicks festival" and "Dango no Kajaku", which are the main venues.