Kumamoto Castle is known for being one of the three great castles in Japan. Also known as Ginkgo Castle, the castle was built by Kato Kiyomasa in 160…
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This is only 5 minutes from Sakamoto Zenzo Museum of Art by car. A coalition of willing locals have been preserving with every minimal amount of hum…
Kumamon Square is the base of operations for Kumamon, the official Sales and Happiness Manager of Kumamoto Prefecture. This spot features a 360-degre…
Kurokawa Onsen, at an elevation of 700meters, is renowned as one of the most popular hot spring spots in Japan. Each Onsen Ryokan(inns) has different…
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Located in Michino-eki Minamata, this restaurant offers lunch buffet with main dish and 40 varieties of side dishes using local ingredients. You can …
Men-no-Ishi, once famous for a rock that appeared to float in mid-air, captured attention when said rock fell during the Kumamoto Earthquakes. The ca…
Nestled in the Bansho district of Kikuka, an area renowned for its spider lilies, lie stunning terraced rice fields named as one of the Top 100 Terra…
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 …
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…
Discover a roadside station with a farmers' market, hot springs, and a restaurant, plus enjoy camping and canoeing. The architecture is inspired by t…
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 vast castle site is centered around Yonabaru in Kikuka, Yamaga and spans all the way to Horikiri in Kikuchi, covering an area equivalent to 12 T…
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…
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…
“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…
Monkeys stand upside down, walk on stilts, and ride a bike… Aso Osaruno-sato/ Aso Monkey-showman Theater is a surprising entertainment theme park whe…
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…
Crafted with high-quality rice (100% pure rice) and the pristine waters of Hitoyoshi-Kuma, this distilled spirit is an internationally recognized reg…
This market sells local products such as fresh vegetables and fruits, processed food, and handmade box lunch and so on. The neighboring facility, “Ko…
Tsunagi is a town of artistic expression. A municipal art museum of this level is a rarity in a town of approximately 4,500 people. Following the wid…
Located at the foot of the Oguri Pass on Route 3, this roadside station is the northern doorway of Kumamoto. It is loved as a products hall, restaura…
Yunoko Villa Española opened in 1970 on a hilltop looking over the Shiranuhi Sea in the ”Mediterranea of Kyushu”, the Minamata-Ashikita region. Featu…
Michino-eki Namino “Kaguraen” is the center of Kagura, the dance of praying the gods. Many visitors enjoy the performance of Kagura, savoring soba, o…
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