This is the world largest Torii (Shinto Shrine Gate), in Chijiwa of Nagasaki prefecture, East end of Kyushu, where Onsen (hot spring ), food, and nature is all so wonderful !


Torii gate is decorated in New Year celebration style.


This is the normal style :>

More information here (Japanese, but with many images)

Access

From Hakata Station (Fukuoka) , 2 hours to Nagasaki station by JR express train, transfer to Shimabara Tetsudo with another half an hour to Chijiwa, Unzen.
Let me note that Unzen is a wonderful Onsen (hot spring) spot with rich food culture and beautiful scenery, surrounded by sea and mountains.


*I appreciate Tanaka-san in Unzen City, for providing me these photes and information.