OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Sightseeing

Aso area

Michi-no-eki Namino

Michino-eki Namino “Kaguraen” is the center of Kagura, the dance of praying the gods. Many visitors enjoy the performance of Kagura, savoring soba, or buckwheat noodle and tofu made from soba.
In the premise, you will find Kagurakan where you can learn about Kagura all over Japan, a product hall which sells fresh highland vegetables, seasonal wild vegetables at direct price.
You can try Soba cooking class using 100% Namino soba as well.

Address
〒869-2801
1602 Namino Oaza Shochino, Aso City Kumamoto Prefecture
Contact
Kaguraen Ltd.
TEL
0967-24-2331
FAX
0967-24-2333
Fees
Admission for Kaguraen: 200yen
Hours
[Open] 10:00am - 7:00pm (Kaguraen closes at 5:00pm)
Closes at 6:00pm during winter season
[Closed] 2nd Wednesdays, January 1st
 

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