The legendary swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi, came to Higo region in 1640 by the invitation of Daimyo Hosokawa Tadatoshi. This cave is where he complete…

Aso Shrine is said to have a history of around 2500 years. When you go through Miyaji in Ichinomiya Town of Aso City, a large tower gate will leap ou…

Recently operation between Takamori station and Nakamatsu station only.You can also enjoy getting a thrill of crossing deep valleys on the "Trams”, a…

Minamiaso Onsen is a cluster of onsens located in the Minamiaso region. Each onsen here has its own unique characteristics and history: "Tochinoki O…

Kumamoto’s own, Japan’s Number One flight of Stone Steps, all in 3,333 steps - all made of exquisite stones from ten different locations and granite …

Mt.Kuratake, the highest mountain in Amakusa islands(gratitude 682m), have been worshiped as sacred mountain by people in Amakusa since ancient time.…

 The huge banyan tree at Nishihira Tsubaki Park, where about 20,000 camellias are planted, is called “Laputa of Amakusa” and is drawing attention as …

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…

Concept: Find your treasure. Kumamon Village is filled with fun, unique spaces, including an exhibition corner lined with rare Kumamon merchandise an…

Founded in the year 713, the shrine venerates the god Wadatsumi no Kami, and is also known by another name: Sword Shrine. The shrine is believed to p…

Manganji Onsen is a silent and comfortable hot spring spot situated along the Manganji River. The hot water gushed around the area is also used as lo…

Waita Onsenkyo is a group of hot spring spots such as Hagenoyu, Takenoyu, and Yamakawa Onsen. The superb view called “Okuaso no hito”, a secret hot s…

”Issingyo no Oozakura (The big cherry tree of issingyo)” of Minamiaso-mura is very popular, and  Sakura blossoms in full glory in Spring. The cherry …

It’s been told that this shrine was initially founded in 806 A.D. The present shrine pavilions were constructed between 1609 and 1613 under the order…

The Torokko is a popular tourist train that takes a leisurely journey from Takamori Station to Tateno Station, covering 17.7 kilometers in just under…

Located at the foot of Mt. Tawara, this exchange center is brimming with the blessings of Aso. You can find freshly picked vegetables and local speci…

Tsujunkyo Bridge is Japan’s largest stone-arch aqueduct bridge, and it was constructed in 1854 by a local official Yasunosuke Futa in Yabe. The struc…

Heitate Jingu Shrine is gathering attention as a spiritual spot and has a cypress tree which is said to be 15,000 years old.

Sensuikyo is beautiful when blanketed by approximately 50,000 Miyama Kirishima flowers. From mid-May, the area enters its prime viewing season, trans…

This observatory is on Mt. Tango with an altitude of 653m near Uchinomaki Onsen in Aso City. You can see the panoramic view of Aso, such as Daikanbo …