Mizumaki Town
Mt. Taga
The name comes from the Taga Shrine dedicated to Izanagi no Mikoto, which once stood on the summit of the mountain, and is located in the center of the town along with Myojingatsuji Mountain and Toyozenbo Mountain. Oyamazumi Shrine, where the deity was enshrined as a guardian deity of coal mines, was once located on the mountainside, but was torn down when the mines were closed, and now only the foundation of the shrine remains. The entire area around the shrine has a nature park and mountain trails, and visitors can enjoy the seasonal changes in the peaceful atmosphere as they walk around.
Recommended month/time of day
15-20 minutes walk from Mizumaki Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line. For the eastern mountain trail, take the Kitakyushu Municipal Bus and get off at the Mizumaki Sports Park bus stop. Parking lot: Approximately 50 spaces
Nearby tourist attractions
Mizumaki Cosmos Garden (1.2Km)
ICOTTO!MIZUMAKI (1.0Km) ⇒ Tour base facility (publicly owned)
Nearby event information
Cosmos Festival (held every October)
Mizumaki Maruche (every month)
Gourmet, special product, etc.
Mizumaki's big garlic (special product)
YasumiYasumii (Gourmet) ⇒ ICOTTO! MIZUMAKI's 3rd challenge shop. This is a British-style cafe where the owner, who has lived in the UK, serves British-style tea and sweets.