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Kunisaki Peninsula - A paradise for nature lovers and culture vultures
The Kunisaki Peninsula (国東半島) is situated in northern Oita Prefecture. It has a number of valleys radiating from Mount Futago, which is 720m high, at its center. Mostly covered by forests and sparsely populated farmlands, the peninsula is dotted with temples of various stature, from very famous to less prominent, small and rustic ones.
The peninsula is also home to a unique local Buddhist culture, called Rokugo Manzan, which contains elements of Buddhism, Shinto and mountain worship, and revolves around the peninsula's numerous temples. In this video, we show you, what the peninsula has to offer for visitors. Check it out, leave a comment, like and subscribe.
【For more information】 ① Kunisaki Peninsula - Idyllic rural area and home to Rokugomazan, an ancient Buddhist-Shinto culture ② Farm Stay and Temple Lodging at Kunisaki Peninsula, Japan ③ Showa no Machi – A traditional shopping street from the 1950s in Oita ④ Kunisaki Peninsula - Traditional festivals and craftworks in rural Japan ⑤ Road trip to Kunisaki Peninsula – Exploring the rural areas of Oita by car