Nestled in the Bansho district of Kikuka, an area renowned for its spider lilies, lie stunning terraced rice fields named as one of the Top 100 Terraced Rice Fields in Japan. The sight is particularly breathtaking in mid-September when the red spider lilies bloom, creating a striking contrast with the golden rice stalks. The area, with its old houses and stone walls, offers a glimpse into Japan's rural past, and is popular with photographers.
This vast castle site is centered around Yonabaru in Kikuka, Yamaga and spans all the way to Horikiri in Kikuchi, covering an area equivalent to 12 T…
Kikuchi Shrine, built in 1870, is dedicated to the 12th head Kikuchi Taketoki, the 13th head Takeshige and the 15th head Takemitsu of the Kikuchi Cla…
Kikuchi Park is a spot for the magical cherry light up at night, the approach to Kikuchi Shrine is like a cherry flower tunnel, and it is one of the …
There is a legend which says that Kikuchi Onsen (also known as Waifu Onsen) was discovered 60 years ago when a white dragon appeared in the steam clo…
Hanakomachi is a Western-style restaurant located across the street from Kumamoto City's Kita Ward Office. The owner-chef Hiroyuki Honda, who operate…
There are some soba buckwheat-producing areas in Aso, such as Kugino and Namino district. Soba Kaido Road is known for various unique restaurants off…
A yakiniku restaurant run by a local livestock farmer located in a mountain village near Uchimaki Onsen. The delicious red beef comes from healthy ca…
Here you can enjoy the red beef bowl, which is a rare red beef full of umami-flavor topping a bowl of donburi. This taste is so popular that there is…