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 Tokyo Domes.
Built by the Yamato Imperial Court in the latter half of the 7th century, 67 structures within the mountain castle ruins of Kikuchi Castle have been found, including rice storage warehouses and barracks where guards lived and slept. Additionally, within the grounds, there's a museum named Onko Sosei-kan and a shop offering a variety of Kikuka's local specialties.
This market with a big parking area and a restaurant brings in Japan’s best rice, fresh vegetables, melon, and flowers, and many more items for sale.
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…
A popular Tamana Ramen frequented by local fans who repeatedly enjoy it even if they need to stand in line for it. The thick soup, made with strict c…
Founded in 1954. It is said to be the birthplace of "Kumamoto Ramen" by creating the technique of adding fried and stir-fried garlic to further enha…
This restaurant is owned by the chef Kenshin Miyamoto, one of Kumamoto's leading Italian chefs. You can enjoy its main dish, the red beef cooked with…