OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Sightseeing

North area

Yamaga Onsen

Yamaga city has some onsen spots, next to Fukuoka Prefecture. There are well-liked onsen spots such as Yamaga, Hirayama, Kamoto and Kikuka. The oldest hot spring is said to have 1,300 years history. The water quality of hot spring is simple alkaline, and the lukewarm water comforts visitors’ body.
Yamaga Onsen which lingers the nostalgic atmosphere of Buzen Highway has Sakurayu that adopted Edo period’s architecture style. Sakurayu is well-liked by many tourists as well as local citizens.

Address
〒861-0501
Yamaga, Yamaga City
Contact
Yamaga City Hall Tourism Section
E-MAIL
kankoh@city.yamaga.lg.jp
TEL
0968-43-1579
FAX
0968-43-8795
URL
http://www.y-kankoukyoukai.com/
 

Neighborhood Sightseeing spots

  • Yachiyoza/Yumekogura

    Yachiyoza is a historical play house, designated as national important property, built in 1910. The roof truss adopted Western style in the upper par…

  • Yamaga Toro Dance Experience

    Women can try out Yamaga Toro Dance in Yukata, summer cotton Kimono, with Kanatoro, a lantern-shaped paper craft, on their heads. After you take a da…

  • Sakurayu

    “Sakurayu” is originated from the history that the first lord of Higo Hosokawa clan loved Yamaga Onsen and built it as place to rest. It was demolish…

  • Yamaga Rickshaw

    Why don’t you enjoy seeing the old Buzen Street while riding in a rickshaw? The Driver will guide you to profound aspects of Yamaga such as famous Ya…

Neighborhood Restaurants

  • Hanakomachi

    Hanakomachi is a Western-style restaurant located across the street from Kumamoto City's Kita Ward Office. The owner-chef Hiroyuki Honda, who operate…

  • Senryu

    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…

  • Komurasaki Kamitori Center Store

    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…

  • Ikinariya Watanabe

    Ikinariya Watanabe specializes in Ikinari Dango, Kumamoto's local specialty. Ikinari Dango is a steamed dumpling filled with sweet potato and red bea…