Located at the foot of the Oguri Pass on Route 3, this roadside station is the northern doorway of Kumamoto.
It is loved as a products hall, restaurant, place to rest. In “Mokuyukan,” you can enjoy wood workshop and purchase wooden products using Aya cedar. In “Oguri Chaya,” it is recommended tasting fresh vegetables and local dishes in a café style. In “Country Park” site, you can enjoy swimming in a pool and walking along streams.
Hirayama Onsen is small onsen town that spans between Yamaga city and Mikawa-cho. The hot spring harmonizes with the nostalgic countryside scenery. T…
Yamaga city has some onsen spots, next to Fukuoka Prefecture. There are well-liked onsen spots such as Yamaga, Hirayama, Kamoto and Kikuka. The oldes…
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…
Yachiyoza is a historical play house, designated as national important property, built in 1910. The roof truss adopted Western style in the upper par…
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…
Hanakomachi is a Western-style restaurant located across the street from Kumamoto City's Kita Ward Office. The owner-chef Hiroyuki Honda, who operate…
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 specializes in Ikinari Dango, Kumamoto's local specialty. Ikinari Dango is a steamed dumpling filled with sweet potato and red bea…