This street retains the charm of the castle town of Hitoyoshi, with its picturesque cobblestone paths and white-walled merchant houses. During the er…

The Arao Mud Flats are located on the eastern shores of central Ariake Sea and span approximately 9.1 km north to south, making them the largest tida…

For approximately 700 years, from the Kamakura period to the end of the Edo period, this site served as the home of the Sagara family and is one of J…

Stone bridges over the confluence of Shakain and Tsuru Rivers. Two bridges intersect at a right angle and are also called “twin bridges”. There is a …

Kajiyamachi-dori (or Kajiyamachi Avenue) is full of remnants from the old times, and it has a long history of Sawara clan’s presence - approximately …

Komoriuta-no-sato Itsuki is a roadside station on the Route 445. At the product hall, you can buy various local products such as Tofu pickled in miso…

This tour explore revolves around the theme of rice, and takes you around the Yamaga Soumon district to visit an ancient rice granary, a sake brewery…

Mazeno Gorge is the source of the Chikugo River. It features clear stream waters washing over large rock faces and the broadleaf trees lining both ba…

This library boasts a collection of approximately 4,000 manga volumes, ranging from the latest hits to retro classics. With over 1,000 additional vol…

 Oshitoishi, located near Mazeno Gorge in Minami-Oguni town, is said to have been a place of prayer for ancient people. Several stones are placed a…

You can choose your favorite from Kumamoto’s local specialties such as cake, food, sake, art craft, seasonal vegetables, and fruits. Full of tourism …

Near Okoba Station on the JR Hisatsu Line, approximately 8 hectares of hills are adorned with white and pink blossoms. From late February, plum bloss…

Nakae Iwato Kagura was created by adopting Court Kagura, Sato Kagura (Kagura performed among ordinary people), Court Gagaku (traditional court music …

Once there was a plan for former national railways crossing the prefectural border and was excavating a tunnel, but eventually the large amount of sp…

Kamiamakusa Onsenkyo consists of two large onsen (hot spring) areas, Oyano and Matsushima, surrounded by the sea. This is also a popular region for e…

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

Amakusa Takarajima Line is a new route which connects between each prefecture in Kyushu and Amakusa by trains and ship. When you go across the sea fr…

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…

A scenic drive over the mountain with splendid sceneries with cherry blossoms. And, let’s indulge in the charming spring views with the panoramic vie…

The Toyo Masonry Museum, or “Sekisho-kan,” is Japan’s first museum to showcase the unique skills and technology developed to build stone bridges. Sek…