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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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  • Kikuchi Shrine
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    4.0
    47 Reviews
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    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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  • Yamaga Lanterns Folk Crafts Museum
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    4.0
    54 Reviews
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    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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  • Kumamoto Prefectural Ancient Burial Mound Museum
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    4.0
    24 Reviews
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    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
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    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 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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  • 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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  • Daiganji Temple
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    3.5
    5 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Kikuchi-gun Ozumachi Muro 2032

    It is about 5 minutes’s walk from JR Ozu station. As I had a little bit time for a transfer of train, I visited this temple. The premises is maintained beautifully, but somewhat monotonous. The...

  • Yamaga Monzen Art Museum
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    4.0
    3 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Yamaga Yamaga 1585

    I dont know if its a museum (?) but this is a lovely little old fashioned shop/cafe near to the Yachiyoza theatre. The owner was very happy to talk with us when my family visited and show us how he...

  • Motokyojoato
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kikuchishi Shigemi
  • Benkei Ke Ana Ancienct Burial Mound
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    Kumamoto Yamaga Kumairimachi
  • Ryuozan Ancienct Burial Mound
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    Kumamoto Yamaga Terajima
  • Kumabe Yakata Ato
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    Kumamoto Yamaga Kikukamachi Kaminagano
  • Koshi Manga Museum
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    Kumamoto Koshi-shi Miyoshi 1661-271
  • Kokenji Temple
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    Kumamoto Yamaga Yamaga 1530
  • Country Park Event Hall (Multi-purpose Hall)
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    Kumamoto Koshi-shi Sakae 3802-4 Country Park
  • Kiyoura Museum
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    Kumamoto Yamaga Kamotomachi Kutami 1000-2
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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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