About 30 minutes by car from Kumamoto city center. The coastal area of Ariake Sea in Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture has many attractions and is a popular driving spot. It has become a hot topic on SNS, and an increasing number of people enjoy shooting with smartphones and cameras. The "Okoshiki Kaigan" (Okoshiki Seashore) coast, known as a scenic spot for tidal flats, is … [Read more...] about Okoshiki Seashore (Okoshiki Kaigan), Kumamoto
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Hinokuni Matsuri (Fire Festival), Kumamoto
Kumamoto Prefecture is blessed with groundwater, and the number of hot spring sources is one of the largest in Japan. Why is Kumamoto Prefecture rich in such water (hot springs) called “the country of fire”? Kumamoto Prefecture was in the territory of “Higo Country”, and the influential person was called “Hinokimi”. Therefore, there seems to be a theory that this area is now … [Read more...] about Hinokuni Matsuri (Fire Festival), Kumamoto
Yamaga Onsen Hot Spring Resort, Kumamoto
In the old days, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture, flourished as a post town along the Buzen Highway that connects Kumamoto Prefecture and Fukuoka Prefecture. Not only remains the historic cityscape and cultural assets, but it is also an attractive hot spring resort. Yamaga is easily accessible in about 40 minutes by bus from Kumamoto city center, making it perfect for a day … [Read more...] about Yamaga Onsen Hot Spring Resort, Kumamoto
Aso Farm Land, Kumamoto
“Aso Farm Land” in Aso, Kumamoto is a health theme park surrounded by nature. This is the world's first health exercise facility that focuses on creating a healthy body. After exercising with your body and head in the wilderness, delicious meals using local ingredients are waiting for you. You can also enjoy staying at a dome-shaped fairy tale accommodation. “Aso Farm Land” … [Read more...] about Aso Farm Land, Kumamoto
Kurokawa Onsen Hot Spring, Kumamoto
Kurokawa Onsen Hot Springs Resort located in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture. There are various spring quality hot spring, and it is a place that has earned two stars as a hot spring resort in "Michelin Green Guide Japon". Kurokawa Onsen is a hot spring resort with 30 hotels in Minami Oguni Town, Kumamoto Prefecture. The building is a city with a feeling of unity and a harmonious … [Read more...] about Kurokawa Onsen Hot Spring, Kumamoto
Nabegataki Waterfall, Kumamoto
Have you seen the reverse side of the waterfall? It is really healed by the mysterious sight of "Urami no Taki" that you can see in the back of the waterfall and the water falling from the inside. "Nabegataki Waterfall" in Kumamoto Prefecture is also one such "Urami no Taki". The Nabegataki Park in Kumamoto Prefecture is a tourist destination where the waterfalls are very … [Read more...] about Nabegataki Waterfall, Kumamoto
Aso Kenko Kazan hot springs, Kumamoto
"Aso Farmland" is a nature health resort located in the middle of Aso Kuju National Park at an altitude of 550 meters. In the vast grounds of about 1 million square meters, there are various facilities such as "Aso Farm Village" which is a domed accommodation facility, a direct sales store of sweets and dairy products and shochu breweries, "Aso Kenko Kazan hot springs" … [Read more...] about Aso Kenko Kazan hot springs, Kumamoto
Yamaga Lantern Festival, Kumamoto
"Yamaga Lantern Festival" is a summer scenary that continues from ancient times in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Every year on August 15th and 16th, the beautiful lanterns flicker on Yamaga night. A beautiful "golden lantern" made only of Japanese paper and paste is raised above the head, and the "Yoheho-Bushi" (A Folk Tune of Yoheho) known as the "Yoheho-, Yoheho-" hangs … [Read more...] about Yamaga Lantern Festival, Kumamoto