Travel / Tourism Spots in Arao Area

  • Miike Coal Mine (Manda Pit)
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    4.0
    63 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Pref. Araoshi Haramanda 200-2
    This coal pit supported Japan’s industrial revolution and today is a registered World Heritage Site. The mine’s solemn brick structures, entrance to the underground areas, and machine room which still houses massive machinery are impressive sights. Visitors can also spend a fun time listening to the experiences of men who actually worked in the mine.

    There are hourly guided tours in Japanese if you are able to understand Japanese. If my understanding is correct, some used to work at the mine before it closed. The guides are a wealth of...

  • Nankan Iki Iki Village
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    4.0
    25 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Pref. Tamanagunnankanmachi Sekimachi 419-1
    This store in Nankan Town, Tamana County sells fresh seafood and vegetables, as well as local specialty items. It's run by Shioyama Shokuhin KK that produces Nankanage, a kind of traditional local fried tofu. The store has a variety of sales areas, a restaurant, an udon shop serving handmade noodles, and a bakery. The buffet-style restaurant serves popular sushi rolls made with Nankanage and soy milk soft serve ice cream.

    コロナの3密など関係ないほどの人が沢山います。野菜、魚、乾物、お土産お菓子など所狭しで並んでいます。マグロの解体もあってて美味しそうでした。

  • Roadside Station Kikusui (Roman kan)
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    3.5
    26 Reviews
    Transportation
    Kumamoto Pref. Tamanagunnagomimachi Eta 455
    This roadside station in Nagomi Town, Tamana County sells locally grown fruit and vegetables. It has a park with facilities for camping and canoeing and a hot spring spa with a large bathing area and a family bath. Its soft hot spring water is said help alleviate nerve pain, sensitivity to cold, and fatigue. The roadside station bustles with locals out to shop or relax and road trippers stopping off for a break.

    物産館だけでなく、温泉入浴施設、キャンプ場、バーベキュー場などのほか、カヌーやカヤックなどの体験もできる大規模な複合施設です。物産館では地元産の新鮮野菜のほか、お土産用の菓子類も揃っていました。熊本名物の「いきなり団子」は館内で手作りしていますが、人気があるので昼過ぎには売り切れることが多いそうです。

  • Manda Coal Mine Museum
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    3.5
    20 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Arao-shi Haramanda 213-31
    This museum, sporting an eye-catching modern facade, is located near the border with Fukuoka Prefecture. Here visitors can learn about the Manda Coal Mine, one of the chief pits which made up the Miike Coal Mine which operated from Japan's Taisho to early Showa periods. The Manda Coal Mine was closed in 1997 but has been designated a National Important Cultural Property and Historic Site as a location which supported Japan's modernization. The museum is situated near the facilities of the former mine and contains exhibits such as tools used by miners, and informational panels and videos which present what life in the mining town was like.

    案内の方(実際炭鉱で働いていた方)が丁寧に説明してくれますので、とても勉強になります。はじめにここで説明を受けて見学するのをお勧めします。

  • Birthplace and Museum of the Miyazaki Brothers
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    4.0
    11 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kumamoto Arao-shi Arao 949-1

    孫文と宮崎家との関係が良く分かる 日中関係の友好にもなると思います 季節ごとに咲く花もいいですよ 特に牡丹のじきにはお茶会も有ります

  • shodaiyaki sueyasugama
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    Kumamoto Arao-shi Fumoto 1712-2
  • Shodai Pottery Fumoto Kiln
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    Kumamoto Arao-shi Fu
  • Arao-higata Waterfowl and Wetland Center
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    Kumamoto Arao-shi Kuramitsu 20-banchi 1
  • Hana no Koyatsu Brewery
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    4.5
    2 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kumamoto Tamana-gun Nagomimachi Nishiyoshiji 2226-2

    花の香というお酒をお土産に購入しましたよ。 水と米にこだわった日本酒はこだわりがある1品でしたね。 スパークリングの日本酒は軽い感じで、スーと飲むことができましたよ!!

  • Arao Tourist Association Marugoto Arao Tourist Center
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    2 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Arao-shi Haramanda 169-22

    有明海苔や小代焼などの逸品を取りそろえ、万田坑のお土産を販売しています。荒尾のお菓子やコーヒーを提供するカフェも併設。万田抗のガイドツアーを待つのに有益。

  • Nagomimachi Midori Aya
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    1 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Tamana-gun Nagomimachi Otaguro 768-1

    三加和温泉ふるさと交流センター内にある、農産物の直売所でファーストフードなどのコーナーもあり、弁当などを購入してイートインスペースで食べることもできるようです。 大豆製品の丸美屋が指定管理者になっているようで、納豆や豆腐も直売しています。地元の特産品の野菜や果物も盛りだくさん! 見ているだけで楽しいです。 訪れた日は、隣接する金栗四三ミュージアムの最終日で、店頭でお雑煮が食べられたり、納豆・豆腐の...

  • Sannomiya Ancienct Burial Mound
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    Kumamoto Arao-shi Shimoide
  • 100 En Rent-A-Car Greenland Dori
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    Kumamoto Arao-shi Kunai 1057-28
  • SIC Kumamoto Kita
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    Kumamoto Arao-shi Shimoi Te 170-1
  • Arao General Culture Center Kodomo Science Museum
    Travel / Tourism
    Kumamoto Arao-shi Arao 4186-19
  • Nagomimachi History Museum
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    Kumamoto Tamana-gun Nagomimachi Eta 302
  • Arao General Culture Center
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    Kumamoto Arao-shi Arao 4186-19
  • Nagasu Miraikan
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    Kumamoto Tamana-gun Nagasumachi Nagasu 2760
  • Nankanmachi Kominkan
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    Kumamoto Tamana-gun Nankanmachi Sekimachi 1324
  • Ariake Kaigan Matsu Namiki
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    Kumamoto Arao-shi Kuramitsu

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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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