The sky and greenery reflected in the clear pond 💧 A healing water spot given to us by nature 🌿

📝 Spot details 📍 Maruike Spring (Kiba, Yusui-cho, Aira-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture) A beautiful spring pond selected as one of Japan's 100 famous springs, with an attractive emerald green water surface --- 🕛 Opening hours and holidays Business hours: **Free tours all year round (free, no reservation required)** Holidays: None (accessible all year round) --- 🚃 Access Car: Approximately 25-30 minutes from Kagoshima Airport, approximately 5 minutes from Kurino IC on the Kyushu Expressway Train: Approximately 3-5 minutes walk from Kurino Station on the JR Hisatsu Line --- 🚗 Parking Available (within the park grounds) There is a well-maintained sidewalk that is easy for wheelchair users and the elderly to walk on, and there are few steps --- ✎ Tips 🍶 About 60,000 tons of spring water flows out of the area around Mt. Kurino after filtering through the ground for many years. It is also used as water for the town of Yusui. The water is extremely clear, and on sunny days the water surface reflects the sky, and on cloudy days the greenery shines through. You can even see the sand and microorganisms at the bottom of the water. In spring, it is a famous spot for cherry blossoms, and in early summer (late May to early June), it is a spot for viewing Genji fireflies. You can view them along the promenade called "Seseragi no Michi" (from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) **In early September, the "Maruike Thanksgiving Evening" is held, and about 1,000 bamboo lanterns are floating, and the pond is fantastically lit up. 🎋 The brook path, observation plaza, and resting arbor are well-maintained, making it a great place for strolling, playing in the water, and taking photos. The "Keiruma" shop also offers local specialties and drinks (water and coffee) #Absolutely free trip #Kagoshima sightseeing #Kagoshima #Natural scenery #Domestic travel #Tourism #Spring water #Water