２０１９年１１月１２日（火）、留学生実地見学旅行を実施しました。今年度は紅葉を楽しみながら日本の自然の美しさや歴史・文化などに触れてもらおうと、大分県の耶馬渓、福岡県築上町の旧蔵内邸を訪れました。３キャンパスから１８か国４４名の留学生が参加しました。
行きのバスでは、自己紹介やこれから訪れる場所に関するクイズをしながら、キャンパスを超えて交流を深めました。
On November 12th, 44 Kyutech International Students from 18 countries had a field trip to Yabakei, Oita and Chikujo Town with the purpose of enjoying the beauty of Japanese nature, especially autumn leaves, and its history and culture. On the way to Yabakei, all the students introduced themselves shortly and tried some quizzes about the places they visited on that day.

最初の目的地である耶馬渓では、オランダ橋と呼ばれる耶馬渓橋を訪れ、8連アーチ橋の美しさと山国川の流れを眺めて、通行人を見守る「かえる」を探しました。その後、歩いて青の洞門へ移動し、今なお残る禅海和尚の功績を見学しました。耶馬渓の渓流を再現したという渓石園では、紅葉はまだ見頃を迎えていませんでしたが、少しずつ色づき始めた木々を前に写真を撮ったり、園内を散策しました。
In Yabakei, they visited Yabakei Bridge which is called 'Holland Bridge' because of its structural style. They got the wonderful view of the 8-arch stone bridge over the Yamakuni River and met the guardian statue of frogs. After saying goodbye to the frogs, they walked to Ao-no-Domon, the hand-made tunnel which was the great accomplishment of the monk, Zeukai Osho.
The group moved to Keisekien Garden which expresses the beautiful natural environment of Yabakei with more than 30,000 trees and a small creek. Unfortunately, it was a bit too early for colored leaves, but they enjoyed taking photos and walking around in the garden.

最後に、築上町にある旧蔵内邸を訪れ、ガイドによる邸内の説明を聞いた後、各部屋からの庭の眺めや欄間などの装飾を見て回りました。また、女性は打掛、男性は兜を借りることができたため、留学生たちが身に着けて様々なポーズで写真を撮っていました。
At the end of the tour, they visited the Former Kurauchi Residence in Chikujo Town. After listening to the brief explanation by the guide, they looked around each room to find the differences in the style of 'Ranma' which is one of the traditional Japanese architecture. They also enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the garden through the windows from the different rooms. Some students borrowed 'Uchikake', women's kimono robe and 'Kabuto', men's armor helmet, and held poses for cameras.

当日はお天気にも恵まれ、青空と山や川、日本の邸宅や庭園の美しさを堪能し、留学生たちは旅を満喫したようでした。
Thanks to the beautiful weather, the students had a great time in all of those places they visited, and it became a memorable day for them.