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 clouds.
Kikuchi Onsen is often known as a hot spring of beauty and boasts a good reputation for the quality and amount of onsen water.
In October 2011 Kikuchi Onsen was selected as one of Japan's top 100 hot springs. This title is given to onsen hot springs which are particularly good for refreshing your body and recuperating.
Kikuchi Gorge and other sightseeing spots are also located nearby.
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 …
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…
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…
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.
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 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…
A restaurant operated by "Yamaichi Shokuhin", which produces pickles like the famous Aso leaf mustard. Gyudon, which goes well with red beef steak an…