Kumamoto / Aso-san / Kurokawa-Onsen
Surround yourself with nature and taste gourmet flavors you will find nowhere else.
The perfect spot to enjoy a selection of thermal spas set against a rich tapestry of fall foliageNestled between the Aso-Gair...
It is said that "Kumamoto ramen" was invented in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, which is the place of origin of tonkotsu (pork b...
At this mid-winter festival, not for the weak-hearted, young men from the local community swim approximately 500 meters in th...
The Hamayumi-Sai Festival of Shioji Shrine begins with the shooting of three arrows (yumi) to start off the ceremony. In the ...
Seiwa Bunraku is a form of rural entertainment performed as an offering to the gods of agriculture that has continued since t...
This playhouse was built by young gentlemen in 1910. It is still active, and many performances are given there now over 100 y...
Aoi Aso Shrine was built about 1,200 years ago, and was the first cultural asset in Kumamoto Prefecture to be designated as a...
Hinagu Onsen was discovered about 600 years ago, and it currently features 16 hot spring sources. The spring water is sourced...
This Momoyama period circuit-style garden was opened in 1636 at a teahouse associated with the Hosokawa family, who were feud...
These five bridges that span a total of 12 kilometers were opened in September 1966, and connect mainland Kyushu with the Ama...
A place north of Mount Aso on National Route 212 that looks out over the peaks of Aso. This spot is a must-see if you're visi...
Manda Pit was recognized as a world heritage site in July 2015, as a Site of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and St...
Misumi West Port was recognized as a world heritage site in July 2015, as a Site of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron...
Sakitsu Church is a gothic-style church designed by Nagasaki architect Yosuke Tetsukawa. It has been rebuilt three times sinc...