OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Sightseeing

Aso area

Ogi Terraced Rice Fields

Carved out from the eroded land nestled in the mountains, the farms of this area follow the contours of the terrain to create unique fan-shaped paddies. The stunning landscape, composed of 16 terraced fields and three cedar trees, attracts many photographers throughout the year. It is recognized among the Top 100 Terraced Rice Fields and Top 100 Locations for Delicious Rice Cultivation in Japan.

Address
〒869-2705
2621-8 Shimoyamabuki, Aza, Ubuyama, Oaza, Ubuyama-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto-ken
TEL
0967-25-2211
URL
https://www.ubuyama-v.jp/soshikikarasagasu/kikakushinkoka/kanko/kankospot/396.html
 

Neighborhood Sightseeing spots

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  • Higotai Park

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  • Senomoto Resthouse

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  • Ubuyama Ranch

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Neighborhood Restaurants

  • Oyado Kurokawa Meals and Cafe Ufufu

    Kurokawa Onsen's inn "Oyado Kurokawa" is a restaurant that is open only at lunchtime. The popular Aka Gyudon is an exquisite roasted lean beef prepar…

  • Yokayokatei Sakanashi Honten

    Yoka Yoka Tei is a restaurant run by a meat shop which has its own farm in Aso. They offer various dishes using Akaushi Beef, but the most popular on…

  • Aso Hanabishi

    Hanabishi is a restaurant on the Monzenmachi street near Aso Shirne, offerring Aso's local cuisine and Western dishes. The interior is coordinated wi…

  • Soba Kaido

    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…