Mizuki means a fountain, and there are springs called Mizuki on Ichinomiya Monzen Shopping Street. The water is prized as delicious, mellow consecrat…

Nestled in a corner of the Misumi Oyano Seaside Prefectural Park, this location has been known as a scenic spot for ages. The park's perimeter is ado…

Hinagu Onsen is a  hot spring resort town in Yatsushiro City with a charming, rustic atmosphere. It is said to have been discovered in 1409, and has …

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

Ushibuka Haiya Bridge, designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, is 883m long bridge connecting Ushibuka port and Kaseura district. It is designed…

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…

Located on the northern side of the southern island of Amakusa in the town of Itsuwa, this roadside station is a hub for Amakusa tourism, including b…

This tea garden was established in 1688 by Matsui Naoyuki, the third lord of Yatsushiro Castle, in honor of his mother, the nun Suho Inni. At the tim…

Kikuchi Shrine, built in 1870, is dedicated to the 12th head Kikuchi Taketoki, the 13th head Takeshige and the 15th head Takemitsu of the Kikuchi Cla…

This market with a big parking area and a restaurant brings in Japan’s best rice, fresh vegetables, melon, and flowers, and many more items for sale.

Located in front of Ozu town office, Musubiya En specializes in  Omusubi rice balls. You can take out 12 kinds of omusubi that are made of the fines…

Soyo Gorge is a “U-shaped valley” which is rare even in the whole country, with a steep precipice of about 200m in height and continuing for 10km. It…

This is an open-air museum featuring traditional houses that have been relocated and restored from various locations. Within the village, there are s…

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

The main entrance to Kumamoto Prefectural Office is a promenade lined with ginkgo trees. Every autumn the fallen leaves paint the walkway a rich gold…

Nestled along the coast of Minamata, Ecopark Minamata is a sprawling park covering an area of 41.4 hectares. It is a delightful spot for visitors of …

Minamiaso Soba Dojo is one of the best spots where you can taste delicious Soba, buckwheat noodle made from local soba and yam. You can enjoy making …

Located in Michino-eki Minamata, this restaurant offers lunch buffet with main dish and 40 varieties of side dishes using local ingredients. You can …

The abandoned industrial compound of Mandakoh had once operated for the largest coal mine ever existed in Japan. From its opening in 1899 to the clos…

Kuma River, one of Japan's three fastest rivers, is a rare gem in Kyushu where you can enjoy the exhilarating sport of rafting. More than just a tour…