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The real healing begins here
Kagoshima, a Japan yet to be discovered.
In northern Kagoshima, Kyushu’s most southernmost prefecture, you'll find Isa City and Yusui Town, connected by Sendai River which flows from the Kirishima Mountain Range. This mountain range, which comprises some 20 volcanoes, is Japan’s first designated national park. Today, this volcanically active region brings many blessings to the people living there.
The specialties and food culture unique to this region, such as the famous sweet potato (imo) shochu distilled alcohol and Isa rice, are thanks to the fertile land, abundant clear spring water running from the mountains, geothermal energy from the magma, and the temperature differences brought about by the local topography.
Located on a plateau at the foot of these magnificent Kirishima mountains lies the Horse Trust, a special place where retired racehorses spend the rest of their lives in open spaces, day or night. The sight of around 150 horses roaming on this sun-drenched land, living happily as they would in the wild, is rare indeed. The staff, who truly love the horses, check the temperature of each horse every morning, adjusting its feed according to its physical condition, and create an environment for the horses to live as stress-free lives as possible. The sight of horses living happily and peacefully in this beautiful setting provides visitors with a sense of wonder and healing.
We would like to introduce you to special activities whereby you can meet these horses and experience the rich local culture and food. We hope you can visit this area, to appreciate these happy horses, as well as the nature, delicious food, and warm-hearted people of the region.
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