Nature Spots in Kumamoto Area

  • Waterfall of Koga
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asoshi Ichinomiyamachisakanashi Old-fashioned
    This is a waterfall consisting of a larger waterfall with a head of 80 meters and a smaller waterfall with a head of 100 meters. The water volume is low, and its frozen form in cold seasons is beautiful to behold, as are the Saturday night illuminations held in winter.
  • Takema Valley
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    Kumamoto Pref. Yamagashi Kahokumachitaku Kinbara
    This is a valley upstream of the Iwanogawa River, where one can watch the white spray of the waterfall rise and fall among the sounds of chirping wild birds. The autumn colors are beautiful, as is the contrast of red and yellow trees on white water as seen from the promenade or suspension bridge.
  • Mizushima
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    Kumamoto Yatsushiro-shi Mizushimamachi
  • Sendan Todoro Falls
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    Kumamoto Yatsushiro-shi Izumimachi Kakizako
    Waterfall on the Nagao Mata River, a tributary of the Kobara River. It is said the falls got their name because at one time there were Japanese bead trees (sendan) beside them. The waterfall plunging from the 70-meter-high rock cliff edge is a powerful site to behold. You can view it from the observatory on the road, or see its roughly eight-meter in diameter basin up close once you cross the suspension bridge. It takes about 15 minutes on a walkway to the waterfall lookout. It's also nice that the area around the waterfall is maintained for hiking.
  • Mt.Aso
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    Kumamoto Aso-shi Kurokawa Asosan
  • Kyusendo Cave
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    Kumamoto Kuma-gun Kumamura Konose
  • Fukuro Pond
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    Kumamoto Amakusa-gun Reihokumachi Tomioka
  • Mt.Takadake (Mt.Aso)
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    Kumamoto
  • Mt.Daikan
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    Kumamoto Kamiamakusa-shi
  • Mt.Kinpo
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    Kumamoto
  • Koarashiyama
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    Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture
  • Sendaki
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    Kumamoto Kami-mashiki-gun Yamatocho Sendaki
  • Jomuradaki
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    Kumamoto Aso-gun Ogunimachi Miyahara
  • Tengu Taki
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    Kumamoto Kikuchi Ichihara
  • Reimei no Taki
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    Kumamoto Kikuchi Ichihara
  • Oda no Maruike Pond
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi Tensuimachi Ota
  • Mt.Yagoyama
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    Kumamoto Kikuchi-gun Ozumachi
  • Hakkaku Tunnel
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    Kumamoto Shimomashiki-gun Misatomachi Komushiro 852
  • Mt.Kozono
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    Kumamoto Kumamoto-shi Higashi-ku Kozono 1-12
  • Mt.Hanaoka
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    Kumamoto Kumamoto-shi Nishi-ku Kasuga 4-1581-1

Kumamoto Areas

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Kumamoto lies in the center of Kyushu, a calm prefecture perfect for easy strolls around the historic center and lazy evenings in the natural hot springs at Kurokawa Onsen. For a slightly more strenuous activity, head to Mount Aso, whose surrounding hills offer hiking opportunities aplenty with views over the active volcano.

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