OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Sightseeing

South area

Hitoyoshi Onsen

Hitoyoshi Onsen originated in 1910, and now there are more than 50 hot spring sources.
The spring quality is weak alkaline carbonate spring, which features the soft and smooth touch.
Alongside the Kikuchi River, there are a lot of accommodations with hot spring facilities that have different appealing points, Japanese cypress wood bath, open-air bath, masonry bath, and so on…
Moreover, you will find more than 20 public baths around the city, and local people recognize it as the place for relaxation and refreshment as well.

Address
Hitoyoshi City
Contact
Hitoyoshi City Tourism Promotion Section
E-MAIL
kankou@city.hitoyoshi.lg.jp
TEL
0966-22-2111
FAX
0966-22-7047
URL
http://www.hitoyoshi-city.com/pc/pc_index.html
 

Neighborhood Sightseeing spots

  • Kuma Shochu

    Crafted with high-quality rice (100% pure rice) and the pristine waters of Hitoyoshi-Kuma, this distilled spirit is an internationally recognized reg…

  • Site of Hitoyoshi Castle

    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 J…

  • Kumagawa River Boat Ride

    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…

  • HASSENBA HITOYOSHI KUMAGAWA

    In 2021, a new multi-function complex was born in the Hitoyoshi-Kuma region. Hassenba Hitoyoshi Kumagawa features attractions like Kuma River cruisin…

Neighborhood Restaurants

  • Da Ropu Tei

    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…

  • Ashikita Utase Chokubai Shokudo Ebi-An

    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

    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.…

  • Suikosha

    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…