For approximately 700 years, from the Kamakura period to the end of the Edo period, this site served as the home of the Sagara family and is one of Japan's Top 100 Castles. It was ingeniously designed using the Kuma River and Mune River as natural moats, and the entire castle ruins are designated as a National Historic Site. The castle is also known as Sengetsu Castle (meaning "crescent moon" castle) due to the discovery of a stone with a crescent moon pattern on it during renovation by the Sagara family. The Ninomaru and Sannomaru areas offer panoramic views of the Hitoyoshi cityscape, and in spring, the area becomes a popular cherry blossom viewing spot.
Hitoyoshi Onsen originated in 1910, and now there are more than 50 hot spring sources. The spring quality is weak alkaline carbonate spring, which fe…
In 2021, a new multi-function complex was born in the Hitoyoshi-Kuma region. Hassenba Hitoyoshi Kumagawa features attractions like Kuma River cruisin…
One of the main experience-based tourism in the Hitoyoshi/Kuma district is going down the Kuma River, which is famous as one of the 3 rapidest rivers…
Crafted with high-quality rice (100% pure rice) and the pristine waters of Hitoyoshi-Kuma, this distilled spirit is an internationally recognized reg…
This Yakiniku grilled beef restaurant, located in the isolated area on the top of mountain, draws about 400 customers per day during busy season. The…
This port-side restaurant specializes in fresh seafood and Ashiaka-ebi prawn. They offer various dishes such as “Ashiakaebi Tendon”, a bowl of rice…
Tsunagi Oyster Bar is managed by local fisherman’s association at the vacant ground of an elementary school on the hill overlooking the Shiranui Sea.…
Located 10 minutes walk from Minamata Station, Suikosha is a restaurant directly managed by the CO-OP. The most popular dish is Ebi Chanpon, a noodle…