Fukuoka Beautiful Town Development Council
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Kurate Town
Yatsurugi Shrine
Tsurugidake, which rises 125 meters to the southeast of the town of Kurate, and is located a few minutes' drive from the Kurate Interchange. The fireflies on the eastern slope of Tsurugidake appear every year from late May to early June around 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., attracting many visitors during this period. The finely flickering light of the fireflies, combined with the fantastic atmosphere of the surroundings, attracts many visitors.
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10 minutes walk from Nishitetsu bus "Nakayama bus stop". 3 minutes by car from Kurate IC on the Kyushu Expressway. Parking lot: 42 spaces
Nearby tourist attractions
Hasedera Temple (4.5km), Kurate Gakuen (3km)
Nearby event information
Kurate Genki Festival (October)
Gourmet, special product, etc.
Eggs (pudding, gelato)
Grapes (August to September)
Strawberry (January to February)