Tours to historical spots in Fukuoka Prefecture related to Reiwa era are attracting the attention of tourists. Sixty-four seats for the bus tour by Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd. operating on May 31 and June 9 sold out within four days. The tour departs Hakata Station and takes participants to places including Sakamoto Hachiman Shrine (Dazaifu City,) former residence of Denemon Ito (Izuka City) and JR Mojiko Station (Kitakyushu City) for blessings related to the changing eras in Japan. Source: Nikkei Shimbun, 5/10/2019
Former Residence of Denemon Ito. Source: Usiwakamaru
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