The Colourful Sights of Kyushu

Rare sighting! We were lucky to catch a glimpse of a local wedding couple.

Picture-postcard The picturesque scenery around Mizube Plaza.

Take a deep breath Oh, glorious fresh air!

Almost therapeutic One can really relax and rusticate here.

Hellooooooo neighbours! neighbours))) bours))) bours)))

I see Sakura flowers! Bring out the mats and the sake. It's time to picnic under the blossoms.

Cherry Blossoms There are more than 305 species of sakura in Japan.

つつじ (tsutsuji) or Azaleas

Pretty in pink The Azaleas are best seen from mid April till end of the month.

Stunning in red More Azaleas!

Kanzan Lush kanzan cherry blossoms.

More flowers!

Gotta love Springtime.

We were here. You haven't been to Japan if you go home without a shot under the sakura trees.

Counting coins How much to Kumamoto City?

Scenic ride On the way to the Kumamoto castle

Still beautiful at 400 This 400 yearsold Kumamoto Castle is one of Japan's three most famous castles. Inside, information on Kumamoto is displayed in a museum-like setting, revealing the history of the town as well as the illustrious past of Kumamoto Castle.

Challenging angle What is Kaori shooting?

Mushagaeshi Unique stone walls called mushagaeshi make it impossible to scale the castle tower.