Seven Stars in Kyushu: Day 2

Day 2 of the train trip was just as spectacular as Day 1. It started with an early walk around Mimitsu preservation area, where we got to watch the sun rise in the 'land of the rising sun' ...

Brekkie back on the train:

A visit to Aoshima Shrine:

Lunch on the train arrived in a gorgeous bento box ...

... and we tried warm Japanese vodka made from sweet potatoes!

Late in the afternoon we were driven to a ryokan (traditional guest house) for yet another adventure ...