
By car [about 15 minutes]
Sakuranobaba Johsaien is a facility for tourism and cultural exchange.
It consists of “The Wakuwakuza History and Cultural Experience” and “The Sakuranokouji Shopping Arcade.”
In Wakuwakuza, you can learn about the history of Kumamoto with interactive and virtual exhibits.
The shopping arcade is modelled after a castle town from 300 years ago and has over 20 stores. At these stores you can try local specialty foods and buy souvenirs.
Volunteer tour guides are available at the Tourism Information Center and will be happy to tell you about the area.
By walk [about 5 minutes]
By car [about 2 hours]
Island Resort Aso is an accommodation in the greenish field of El Patio Ranch.
The room has a concept of the time of Native American and cowboy. When looking from the window in the room, you will find a great view and the star-stubbed sky at night.
Clean water, air, and dishes with Aso’s specialities… It is sure that you are satisfied with the full of treasure. If you enjoy the both horse riding and staying, “Trecking stay” package is suitable for you.
By car [about 30 minutes]
Kurokawa Onsen, at an elevation of 700meters, is renowned as one of the most popular hot spring spots in Japan. Each Onsen Ryokan(inns) has different attractive open-air bath, Rotenburo.
You can purchase “Tegata”, a wooden pass, as bath charges for 3 different open-air baths you chose.
When strolling around, “Yurutto coupon” is recommended. It is 500 yen, a book of 6 coupons, and it is available at shops which sell sweets and croquettes. The coupon and “Tegata” can be purchased at Kazenoya, a Tourism Center.
By car [about 10 minutes]
By car [about 30 minutes]
By car [about 1 hour 10 minutes]
By car [about 10 minutes]
By car [about 1 hour 40 minutes]