It is one of the best 100 waterfalls in Japan. Waterfall splashes falling from the 70 m high of the top of a massive rock is masculine and spectacula…

Yachiyoza is a historical play house, designated as national important property, built in 1910. The roof truss adopted Western style in the upper par…

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…

One of Kumamoto’s representative traditional crafts of Higo Zogan is produced by engraving designs into an iron base, which are then inlaid with gold…

Twinstar is an ice cream specialty store located in Kikuchi City,  thriving with dairy farming The ice cream is made from fresh milk squeezed in the…

Opened on Sunday May 16th, 2010. The traditions of Sake brewer, Takahashi Shuzo, are being passed down and preserved here in a form of various tools …

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 …

After the resurgence of the Christianity, the current church was built by a French propagator, Father Garnier who made his effort with local Christia…

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

Overlooking the azure sea and the islands of Amakusa, this leisure park is a great way to spend a day outdoors. It features a lawn ski area, a super …

Koga Falls consists of two waterfalls: Odaki with a drop of about 80 meters and Medaki with a drop of about 100 meters. During the coldest periods, t…

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

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…

Located in a mixed-use building in the heart of Kumamoto's downtown, this urban art museum offers a variety of spaces for art appreciation. Alongside…

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…

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…

A 5-km long motorway along the coastal line of Shiranuikai Sea with trees of cherry blossoms. There are also cherry blossom watching cruises in the p…

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.

Opened in 2018, this shopping complex hosts around 60 stores, offering souvenirs, food products, and dining options. Located right in front of the Ku…

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