OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Sightseeing

North area

Yamaga Toro(Lantern)

Yamaga Toro made of washi , traditional Japanese paper and a small amount of glue can be expressed as an art treasure rather than an art craft. Each lantern is handmade by artisans.
In Yamaga Lantern Festival, one of the notable festivals in Kumamoto, as many as 1,000 women dance beautifully with the golden lanterns on their head.

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Neighborhood Sightseeing spots

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

Neighborhood Restaurants