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…

Gokanosho Heike no Sato is a themed facility that brings the legend of the fleeing Heike family to the present day. Centered around items related to …

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…

Having been renovated from an old prefectural library this distinctive, this modern-design structure is one of the works which participated in ”Kumam…

SEACRUISE offers variety of boat rides including Amakusa Gokyo route, dolphin watching, sunset viewing, and high-end cruises, etc. For all your marin…

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 within the Seiwa Bunraku-mura Roadside Station, Seiwa Bunraku-kan is a theater for traditional Seiwa Bunraku puppetry, an art that has been p…

Why don’t you enjoy seeing the old Buzen Street while riding in a rickshaw? The Driver will guide you to profound aspects of Yamaga such as famous Ya…

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

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…

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

Reitaikyo Bridge is a 90-meter stone bridge over the roughest part of the Midori River. It is one of the largest single-arch bridges in Japan. Built …

Located at the birthplace of Kitasato Shibasaburo, a globally renowned medical scientist famous for his research on tetanus, this memorial hall was r…

Yamaga Toro made of washi , traditional Japanese paper and a small amount of glue can be expressed as an art treasure rather than an art craft. Each …

This shrine is located within Suizenji Jojuen Garden, a National Scenic Spot and Historic Site and a renowned sightseeing spot in Kumamoto. Izumi Shr…

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

Visit the winery that makes Kikuka Wine, made with local Kikuka grapes, and while you're here, check out the wine shop and restaurant. Wine is availa…

Discover a roadside station with a farmers' market, hot springs, and a restaurant, plus enjoy camping and canoeing. The architecture is inspired by t…