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  • Kikuchi Gorge
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    4.5
    156 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kikuchishi Haru
    It is located approximately 50 minutes away from the Ueki Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway. This gorge stretches within the Aso-Kuju National Park, and is a scenic area that has been selected as one of the Top 100 Forested Valleys in Japan, the 100 elections of the waterfall in Japan and the Top 100 Famous Water. Also known as Kikuchi Suigen, the underground water of Mt. Asogairin, which flows between a broadleaf forest, creates various lakes and waterfalls of various sizes, creating a landscape filled with variety. The average water temperature in the summer is 13 degrees Celsius, so it is called a natural cooler and is popular as a summer resort area. You can enjoy fresh greenery in the spring, colorful leaves in the autumn and frosty flowers that bloom over the whole mountain in the winter.

    The blueish color from the water is very beautiful. It was so refreshing feeling the cool air from the waters.

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  • Yachiyoza
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    4.5
    114 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Pref. Yamagashi Yamaga 1499
    Yachioyaza, one of Japan’s Important Cultural Properties, is a playhouse built in 1910. Since opening they have put on a variety of shows, but with the changing era the number of visitors fell and the place closed. However, thanks to the ardent fund-raising activities of groups both old and young, restoration took place over 30 years and it is now a working playhouse again. It is also possible to take a look behind the scenes of the theater, from the revolving stage to the theater basement.

    Yachiyoza is one of the old Japanese theaters still in use. Actually it was a reconstruction and the actual building has only 20 years of history. But it was so finely reconstructed that we can now...

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  • Roadside Station Ozu
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    4.0
    78 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kikuchigunodumachi Hikinomizu 759
    This roadside station is in Ozu Town, Kikuchi County. Its specialty shop sells items from around the prefecture, as well as handicrafts, daily essentials, and women's clothes. Their popular taiyaki treats are made with sweet potatoes (the region grows the most in the prefecture). You can watch vendors make ikinari dango dumplings, a Kumamoto favorite, as well as spicy mustard filled lotus root. The restaurant serves fare like gyudon beef rice bowl, steak, and yakiniku (Japanese style barbecue) featuring the local Aka beef.

    空港近くにあるレンタカー営業所にクルマを返却する前に立ち寄ってみました。 近隣エリアにある道の駅の中では規模が大きく土産品・農産物・馬刺し・あか牛などが入手できます。ここに立ち寄れば熊本県内の土産品が揃ってました。 宿泊した際に貰った地域クーポンも使用できるのも魅力でした。 下手に空港内の店舗で土産を購入するのならここに立ち寄ることをお薦めします。

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  • Roadside Station Shichijo Melon Dome
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    4.0
    76 Reviews
    Transportation
    Kumamoto Kikuchi-shi Shichijomachi Okada 306

    菊池市中心部から国道325号線を西に数km。国道沿いに、巨大なメロンが乗っている建物が見えてきました。それが、道の駅七城メロンドームでした。 このあたりはメロン栽培が盛んな地域のようです。立派なメロンはもちろん、メロンを使った商品もいろいろありました。七城メロン果汁を使ったメロンパンを購入し、メロン100％のジュースもいただいてみました。当然ですが、メロンパンもジュースも、メロン感がはんぱなか...

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  • Kikuchi Shrine
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    4.0
    47 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kumamoto Pref. Kikuchishi Waifu 1257
    This Shinto shrine is located in Kikuchi City. Founded in 1870, it honors three feudal lords of the Kikuchi clan who fought on the southern side during the period of the Northern and Southern dynasties (1336–1392) The Kikuchi Jinja History Museum on the precincts displays valuable items tied to the clan and other historical cultural assets. It's also a popular cherry blossom viewing spot and gets crowded in spring when they're in bloom.

    熊本県の北部にある菊池市。私たちは、小国町にある鍋ケ滝を後にして国道を南に走って菊池市の中心部に着きました。町の中心部近くにあったのが、菊池神社です。 菊池神社は、小高い丘全体に境内が広がっていました。私たちが小高い丘と思った場所は、かつて菊池城という中世の山城跡で、この地を治めていた菊池氏の本拠だったそうです。緑豊かな中に、お堂などが点在していました。

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  • Roadside Station Kahoku (Ogurigo)
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    4.0
    46 Reviews
    Transportation
    Kumamoto Pref. Yamagashi Kahokumachiwano 4186-130
    This roadside station on National Route 3 sells fresh produce, rice, and jagadango potato dumplings when the potatoes are newly harvested. The eatery serves the local favorite known as dago dumpling soup, and their Mokuyu-kan has workshops in woodcraft and making stone oven-baked pizzas. You can also enjoy strolls through the natural surroundings as well as their family pool in the summer.

    道の駅鹿北小栗郷は、熊本県と福岡県の県境近くにある小栗峠のふもとにありました。 山の中の道の駅ですが、物産館とレストランがあり、「木工館」という体験施設もある、充実した施設を持つ道の駅でした。物産館では、季節の農産品が数多く並んでいるほか、店頭にはたくさんの鉢植えのお花も並んでいました。

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  • Yamaga Lanterns Folk Crafts Museum
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    4.0
    54 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kumamoto Pref. Yamagashi Yamaga 1606-2
    "A museum with a collection of beautiful Yamaga lanterns, a designated National Traditional Craft Product. The museum building, a Romanesque structure built in 1925, is designated a national Tangible Cultural Property. Yamaga lanterns are crafted using just Japanese washi paper and a small amount of glue making use of traditional techniques passed down since the distant Muromachi period. Due to their delicate subtlety, they have even been acclaimed as the pinnacle of Japanese washi paper crafts. The museum's renowned collection consists of numerous beautiful examples of Yamaga lanterns, including famous kintoro ""gold"" lanterns crafted in fanciful styles such as ""shinden-zukuri"" (""palatial"") and ""torikago"" (""birdcage""). Visitors can also watch live demonstrations of lanterns being made and make a mini lantern (advance reservation required)."

    This museum is located near Sakurayu. The building that houses the museum used to be a bank, and the building itself is worth taking a picture of. Beside displays of lanterns, there are many maquette...

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  • Roadside Station Mizube Plaza Kamoto
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    4.0
    25 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Pref. Yamagashi Kamotomachikajiya 1257
    This road station includes a natural hot spring where water gushes out at 90 liters per minute, overnight accommodation, and a restaurant which uses seasonal ingredients. One can try pizza and bread making, and with its oversized playground equipment it is a popular place to bring children. In spring and summer one can also try their hand at canoeing.

    菊池市にある道の駅七城メロンドームを後にした私たちは、国道を西に向かいました。２ｋｍほどしか走っていないのに、またまた道の駅があったんです。それが、道の駅水辺プラザかもとでした。 こちらの道の駅にはいろんな施設があるので、道の駅内だけでたっぷりと楽しむことができそうです。特産品販売コーナーやレストランがあるのは当然ですが、音節施設があり、屋外の川辺では川遊びやカヌー体験、サイクリングやグラウン...

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  • Kumamoto Prefectural Ancient Burial Mound Museum
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    4.0
    24 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Kumamoto Pref. Yamagashi Kaoumachiwabaru 3085
    At this museum on the site of the Iwabaru Tumuli, you can see ruins from the Kikuchi River basin, excavated artifacts, and a 3D panoramic film of a replica of the area's decorative burial mounds. On Saturdays they hold workshops in the ancient ways like making bronze mirrors. You can also see the nearby Futagozuka Tumulus and the Tunnel Tomb Group.

    初めて行きましたが。コロナの影響でイベントは中止で、館内はほぼレプリカで残念でした。本物の古墳の見学もコロナのおかげで中止でした。

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  • Yamaga City Museum
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    4.0
    13 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Kumamoto Yamaga Nabeta 2085
    This museum is a veritable condensation of the ancient romanticism of the Kikuchi River area. The museum displays a variety of historically valuable, ancient, and folk materials from the Kikuchi River region, such as tomoe interlocking comma-shaped copperware, of which there are only some 30 examples in existence; and the only stone knife-shaped ironware in the country. The museum was opened in 1978 as the prefecture's second ever museum. Maintained as part of the Higo Kodai no Mori park, the museum is also a 15-minute walk from Chibusan Ancient Tomb and Obusan Ancient Tomb, two famous decorated ancient tombs. Some of the museum's many highlights include a late Edo period home; and Otsubo Bridge, the country's second irrigation bridge, which have been moved to the museum grounds and restored.

    方保田東原遺跡の出土品等が展示されているのですが、展示室は仕方はないのですが、ちょっと古い感じで埃のような黴臭い感じです。

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  • Kikuchi Sightseeing Product House
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    4.0
    12 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kikuchishi Waifu 1273-1
    A local specialty products market which carries an abundant selection of gifts and souvenirs, including fresh-picked vegetables; local liquors; popular confections; and Kikuchi specialty goods like rice paddy burdock and yacon tubers. Exclusive products such as gelatos made with Kikuchi rice and tofu made with water from Kikuchi Gorge are also well reviewed. The morning markets held every Sunday are attended by large numbers of people from within the city and beyond. Visitors are recommended to buy one of the many bento box lunches on offer and go for a picnic in the adjoining Kikuchi City Park.

    熊本県北部の町、菊池市。その中心部に、きくち観光物産館がありました。物産館の前には広い駐車場があり、横の方にはさらに広々とした広場もありました。広場には、勇ましい騎馬像がありました。この騎馬像は、かつての菊池のお殿様の像なんだそうです。 物産館には菊池市の特産品が並んだいますし、きれいなトイレもあるので、ここに車を停めて市内観光の拠点に利用するのもいいですよ。

  • Roadside Station Kyokushi
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kikuchishi Kyokushikawabe 1886
    This roadside station is in Kikuchi City. Its specialty shop sells locally produced agricultural products, including healthy Kyokushi brand beef with moderate marbling. Shokusaikan, its restaurant, offers yakiniku Japanese barbecue and a variety of other fare made with local produce. Customers can also enjoy their steak and hamburger steak meal sets.
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  • Kikuchi Castle Historical Park Onkosouseikan
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    Kumamoto Yamaga Kikukamachi Yonabaru 443-1
    This historic park is located on the site of Kikuchi Castle in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture. With features like its restored octagonal drum tower, it's been designated a National Historic Site, drawing castle lovers from near and far. The Onkososeikan facility provides opportunities to learn about the castle's history, featuring video descriptions and full-sized replicas of terracotta warriors. Climb the observatory for a view of the grounds or stop by their souvenir shop.
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  • Omiya Shrine
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    Kumamoto Pref. Yamagashi Yamaga 196
    This Shinto shrine is approximately 15 minutes by car from both Ueki Interchange and Kikusui Interchange. Located just south of Omiya Park, it honors Emperor Keiko, the 12th emperor of Japan, who in his deified form is thought to be the guardian spirit of Yamaga district. The shrine was constructed on the site of the Imperial lodging used when the Emperor's entourage visited the area. Yamaga paper lanterns, a traditional handicraft made with just washi Japanese paper and glue, are said to have first been made to welcome him. The shrine gets packed with visitors during the lantern festival that's held on August 15 and 16 every year, which features ritual dancing, a torch procession, and a fireworks display.
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  • Chiyonosono Sake Brewery
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    Kumamoto Pref. Yamagashi Yamaga 1782
    The Chiyonosono Sake Brewery is located in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture. They have a shop selling their brews, as well as a free museum where you can learn about their brewing history and check out displays of valuable sake related items. It's a popular stop for tourists on the local Komekome Somon Tour.
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  • 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.
  • Buzen Kaido
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    Kumamoto Yamaga Chuodori 510-2 Yamaga Onsen Tourist Association
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  • Kosenji Temple
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    Kumamoto Yamaga Yamaga 1740
    This ancient Buddhist temple was founded in 1578. According to records, the temple's magnificent, history-leaden Sakuramon gate was built some 400 years ago with lumber leftover from the construction of Kumamoto Castle and was later used as a field hospital for the Satsuma army during the Satsuma Rebellion in 1877. The temple also has a scripture house which enshrines a complete set of Buddhist scriptures donated in the mid-Edo period by Munakataya, a wealthy merchant company whose fortune was built on rice.
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  • Yumekogura Museum
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    Kumamoto Yamaga Yamaga 1499
    This museum stands across from the Yachiyoza theater, which was built by Yamaga businessmen in 1910. The museum displays items and materials which trace the history of the Yachiyoza. The museum's stately, white stucco building was built in 1887, before the Yachiyoza, as a home and storehouse. Prop swords, spears, guns, masks, and a variety of other unique theater items are displayed in the two-story museum.
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  • Chibusan Ancient Tomb/Obusan Ancient Tomb
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    Kumamoto Yamaga Jo Saifukuji
    Chibusan Ancient Tomb is a 44-meter-long keyhole-shaped hill tomb believed to have been built in the first half of the sixth century. The tomb's colorful geometric wall paintings convey the culture and customs of a people from 1,500 years ago to modern generations. Because of its excellent state of preservation, it is one of the best examples of a decorated ancient tomb not only in Kumamoto but all of Japan, and was designated a National Historic Site in 1922. Obusan Ancient Tomb, located 200 meters northwest of Chibusan Ancient Tomb, is a round burial mound four meters tall and 22 meters in diameter with protruding arms. A night tour of the tombs is held every fourth Saturday of the month; participants put on a helmet, grab a flashlight, and get to feel like a real explorer.
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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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