Hakkaku Tunnel is one of the remains of Yuen Railway that once operated between Kumamoto City and Misato Town. The railway was closed in 1964, there …

Crafted with high-quality rice (100% pure rice) and the pristine waters of Hitoyoshi-Kuma, this distilled spirit is an internationally recognized reg…

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…

 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 …

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…

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…

This facility in Kumamoto Prefecture offers a fun way to learn about agriculture, with vast pastures and athletic playground equipment where you can …

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 …

In 1619, following the collapse of Mugishima Castle due to a massive earthquake, Kato Kiyomasa constructed Yatsushiro Castle as its successor. At tha…

This general interest museum is themed around connecting the memories of Kumamoto to the future. It features permanent exhibits of a wide range of ma…

Wakuwakuza is a space where you can see, listen, touch, and be moved. This is a zone for discovering the history and culture that will make your visi…

The famous battle of faith, the battle of Amakusa and Shimabara was led by Shiro Amakusa, a 16-year-old boy with legends and mysteries. The Amakusa S…

Yushima is famous as an island of cats where the number of cats is said to be larger than local people. Also, this island is called “Dangou-Jima” bec…

Yatsushiro is brimming with festivals and performing arts. In the entrance hall, fun quizzes and pop-up books tell the stories of the Yatsushiro Myok…

This was the former residence of Shonan Yokoi, a thinker from the latter half of the 19th century. He lived here from 1855 until he was invited to mo…

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…

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

Offered here at this ranch are; horseback riding, carriage rides, mountain biking, milking a cow, and ice cream making courses. Ponies, sheep, and ra…

This natural-landscape park is located in Uburayama Village. Some landmarks are visible from here: Kuju Mountains to the east, Senomoto Heights to t…

Kokindenju no Ma is on the right as you enter the main gate of Suizenji Jojuen Garden. It was supposedly where Prince Hachijo Toshihito studied. The …