33 Best Stops Between Miyazaki and Saga (2024)

(Translated by Google) At the end of March, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and you can have a fun day by bringing your own lunch.You can eat at the food stalls even if you don't bring anything.You can relax on the spacious lawn.(Original)3月末は桜🌸の花が咲き誇り、弁当持参で楽しい１日を過ごせます。手ぶらでも出店で食事が出来るし、広々とした芝生でゆっくり出来ます。

(Translated by Google) Easy to park within 5 minutes walk. The square is large and perfect for a picnic if the weather is nice. It's great to lie down surrounded by greenery, look up at the blue sky, and take deep breaths.(Original)駐車場が歩いて5分のところに停め易い。広場は広くて天気が良ければピクニックにはぴったり。緑に囲まれて寝転んで青空を見上げて深呼吸したら最高だ

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Japan, 〒881-0005 Miyazaki, Saito, Miyake

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Fantastic spot to learn the history and sightseeing. You can use the camera as long as you don't turn on the flashlight. They have a restaurant on the 3rd floor. The scenery from the top roof is amazing!

(Translated by Google) You can see it for free, but it's okay for a fee, so I want you to improve the quality. It's too strange to take advantage of its location. I would like to see an exhibition specializing in the Saitobaru Burial Mounds during the Kofun period, as well as valuable excavated items. From the Paleolithic period to the Nara period, the exhibition is too half-finished for the cost.(Original)無料で拝観できますが、有料で良いので、もっと質を高めて欲しいです。奇をてらい過ぎで、立地を活かせていません。もっと古墳時代、西都原古墳群に特化した展示をして、貴重な出土品も展示して欲しいです。旧石器時代〜奈良時代まで、お金かけた割にあまりに中途半端な展示になっています。

Ancestors of modern Japan started here. Dozens of burial mounds over 2,000 years old. Museum has limited to no English in the exhibits, but the artifacts tell their own story. Highly recommended if you are a history of civilizations buff.

One of the best history museums I have ever been to. They keep it interesting and simple so it is easy to understand. They even have an app to act as a multilingual audio guide. Best of all, it's free.

Ancient romance!

(Translated by Google) 📆2023-DecemberI only knew the name of Saitobaru Tumulus Group, but this was my first visit.The museum is a very complete facility where you can learn about the lives of ancient humans.I looked up the facility on the official website.A museum with 1 floor underground and 3 floors above ground.The bright and clean interior of the museum has many impressive exhibits that everyone from small children to adults can thoroughly enjoy.The museum has many exhibits of ironware and artifacts, making it perfect for children who are interested in history. Admission is free, so you can feel free to visit.At the museum shop, you can purchase cute miniature haniwa and magatama beads, which make perfect souvenirs! There is also a terrace and lounge with a great view. It is stated that there is also a trial program.As expected, there are only prefectural facilities 👌(Original)📆2023-12月西都原古墳群の名称だけは知ってましたが、初訪問。古代の人間の生活を知ることのできる資料館は、とても充実した施設。公式hpで施設について調べてみたら地下1階、地上3階の博物館。明るく綺麗な館内には、迫力たっぷりの展示も多く、小さな子どもから大人までしっかりと楽しめる。館内には、鉄器や遺物などの展示が多くあり、歴史に興味がある子にもぴったり。入場料は無料なので、気軽に足を運ぶことができます。ミュージアムショップではミニチュアのかわいい埴輪や勾玉なども購入でき、お土産にもぴったり! 眺めの良いテラスやラウンジも完備。体験プログラムもありますと、記述されている。さすが、県立の施設だけあります👌

(Translated by Google) A museum located on the north side of the Saitobaru Tumulus Group. Admission is free.The exhibition method here is quite unique. There are not many textbook-like explanations, such as simply arranging the excavated items or explaining step-by-step the distribution of kofun and their changes over time.Instead, what kind of life did the ancient people live? What does the beginning of rice cultivation mean? There are many panels that raise issues such as, and related exhibits are lined up around them.Also, perhaps with the aim of letting you experience the feeling of researching ancient history yourself, there is an area like an ancient history laboratory where you can study various things while looking at reference books.The storage room for excavated items can also be seen through the glass.There doesn't seem to be a set viewing course inside the museum, so visitors can wander through the various exhibits and think about the people of ancient times.Although it is a very interesting exhibition method, it also raises questions such as ``What kind of people were the ones who created the Saitobaru Tumulus Group?'' ``What was the relationship between these people and the Yamato government, and what was their influence on ancient history after that?'' Even if you visit the museum, you may not get answers right away, so it can be a little frustrating.However, it is still worth mentioning that so much of the exhibit can be seen for free. It's difficult to understand everything in one visit, so I'd like to come again if I have the chance.(Original)西都原古墳群の北側にある博物館。無料で入館できます。ここの展示方法はかなりユニークです。単に発掘品を並べたり、古墳の分布と時間的な変遷を順を追って説明したり・・　といった教科書的な説明はあまりありません。そのかわりに、古代人はどんな生活をしていたのか？　稲作のはじまりはどんな意味を持つ？　といった問題提起のパネルが多数あり、それに関連する展示品がその周りに並んでいます。また、自分で古代史研究の気分を味わおう、という狙いなのか、古代史研究室のようなエリアが設けられ、参考書なども見ながらいろいろ勉強ができるようになっています。発掘品の収蔵庫もガラス越しに眺められます。館内は特に決まった観覧コースもないようで、入館者はこういった様々な展示を見て回りながら、はるか古代の人々に思いをはせる、という感じです。非常に面白い展示手法ですが、反面、「西都原古墳群をつくったのはどんな人々か？」「その人々とヤマト政権の関係、さらにその後の古代史への影響は？」といった疑問をもってこの博物館を訪れても、すぐには回答が得られないので、ちょっともどかしい部分があるかもしれません。とはいえ、これだけの展示内容が無料で見られるというのは、やはり特筆に値します。一回の訪問で全体を理解するのは難しいので、機会あればまた来たいところです。

(Translated by Google) The museum was a waste of time to keep it free, and I learned a lot about the people of Hayato.The exhibition is like a maze, so if you don't move around well, you might miss something ^^;We also had a meal at the restaurant on the observation deck on the upper floor, and it was reasonably priced and delicious.(Original)博物館も無料にしておくには勿体ない内容で、隼人の人たちの事も勉強になりました。展示が迷路のようになっているので、上手に回らないと見逃しが出そうです^^;上層階の展望台部にあるレストランで食事もいただきましたがリーズナブルで美味しかったですよ。

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5670 Miyake, Saito, Miyazaki 881-0005, Japan

In a middle of nowhere, here it is... a little onsen and its very smily owner. This onsen saved my day, I really thought I was going to sleep in my car all dirty, after a day of intense exploration. The water is surprisingly soft, and there are many tables and sofas if you need to rest a bit (or work, like me).

This is actually a 3 star onsen, just because the water quality is average, but I gave it 4 stars because it's the only onsen in the area.

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260-6 Murasho, Nishimera, Koyu District, Miyazaki 881-1411, Japan

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(Translated by Google) It's usually a quiet station, but today it's very busy because "Kyomachi Futsukaichi 2019.2.2-2.3" is being held. We are currently renovating our home. Number of passengers: 69 per day (not including passengers getting off)(Original)普段は静かな駅ですが、今日は「京町二日市2019.2.2～2.3」が開催されていますので大変な賑わいです。現在ホームを改修中です。乗車人員は69人/日（降車客含まず）

(Translated by Google) It is an unmanned station with a retro feel.I visited on a weekday and it was quiet.The platforms and stations were kept well-cleaned.Next time I would like to visit a hot spring when touring.(Original)レトロな感じの無人駅です平日訪問で閑散としていましたがホームや駅は綺麗に掃除が行き届いてました今度はツーリング時に温泉も来たいと思います

(Translated by Google) The empty, unmanned station remains the same.The location of the station has moved slightly and is now new.large parking lotbeautiful facilityclean toiletSpace to shelter from the rain and windsome types of vending machinesFor some reason, piano lolAccess to the Sanroku Line will be wider and cleaner, making it safer for pedestrians.Please note that the direction of the stop sign has changed from before!Rumor has it that people were getting arrested for not stopping at one point, probably because the stop sign was in a very high position.After that, the stop sign was lowered.LOLEveryone, please stop for safety reasons.₍₍( ´ ᵕ ` *)⁾⁾(Original)何もない無人駅っていうのは、あい変わらず駅の位置が若干移動し、新しくなりました広い駐車場綺麗な施設清潔なトイレ雨風しのげるスペースいく種類かの自販機なぜか、ピアノ 笑笑山麓線へのアクセスが、広くなって綺麗になって、歩行者には安心できるかと止まれの標識の向きが昔と変わったのが、注意点！止まれの標識が一時期、非常ーーーに高い位置にあったせいか、「一時不停止」で捕まってたという噂その後、止まれの標識の位置が低くなってました笑笑みなさん、安全のためにもしっかりと止まりましょうね₍₍( ´ ᵕ ` *)⁾⁾

(Translated by Google) The toilets here are good.My legs are hurting now, so I'm relieved by the toilets here.It's easy to enter the Sanroku Line.It's great that there are vending machines on the station platform.The multipurpose toilets are convenient.A tray to carry the baby. It's nice (I come here when I forget to change my underwear after taking a bath)When stopping temporarily at a railroad crossing, it is easy to confirm that the train headed for Yoshimatsu and Kagoshima is stopping at the platform.Also, the frustration of waiting for the train to pass has been eliminated.In the past, the railroad crossing was located further west, so you can confirm that the train is stopping at the railroad crossing. It was quiet(Original)ここのトイレはいい現在足を痛めているのでここのトイレのおかげでたすかっている 山麓線への入り込みがスムーズだ 駅ホームに自動販売機があるのがなんともいい 多目的トイレが便利だ 赤ちゃんを乗せるトレーがいい(風呂に入り下着を着替え忘れた時ここへきて利用している)踏切で一時停止するとき吉松.鹿児島方面へ向かう列車がホームに停車してるのが確認しやすい また列車が通過するまでのイライラが解消された 従来は踏切がもっと西寄りにあり踏切で停車中確認しずらかった

(Translated by Google) Both the station and the station square are well maintained and clean.(Original)駅も駅前も整備されており、きれいです。

(Translated by Google) commemorative visitThe station building and railroad crossings have also been updated.(Original)訪問記念駅舎も踏切も更新されました。

(Translated by Google) Ebino City, Kyomachi Onsen Station: I transferred three trains from Miyazaki Airport and arrived at Ebino City Kyomachi Onsen Station at 6:30. I bothered you at work.(Original)えびの市、京町温泉駅へ:宮崎空港から3本電車を乗り継いでえびの市京町温泉についたのが6時半だった。仕事でお邪魔しました

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Mukae, Ebino, Miyazaki 889-4151, Japan

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Was expecting more ruins. Or at least more to see.Large stone stairs claiming to the top of where the castle was. Views were not so good.

Remote place, but so calm and quiet, slow walk and feel the atmosphere of ancient time.

Good way to knowing Japan history

(Translated by Google) This is the castle ruins of the Sagara clan and the Sagara family of the Hitoyoshi domain.It can be said that it was a rare family because it ruled the same area from the Kamakura period to the Meiji Restoration.The castle was completely burnt down at the end of the Edo period and during the Satsuma Rebellion, and no buildings remain, but only the Horiai Gate shown in the image remains. The stone walls remain in a form reminiscent of the bygone era, and the scale of the building can be seen.Inside the castle are the Otate Rui Garden, Sagara Shrine, and Sagara Gokoku Shrine, where the successive heads of the Sagara clan are enshrined as the main deities.The Hitoyoshi area suffered damage from the floods in 2020, and reconstruction efforts are currently underway around the Hitoyoshi Castle ruins and the Kuma River basin.(Original)相良氏及び人吉藩相良家の居城跡です。鎌倉時代から明治維新に至るまで同じ地域を治めたため稀有な家だったと言えます。城は幕末と西南戦争時に全焼してしまい建物は遺っていませんが画像の堀合門のみ現存しています。石垣も往時を思わせる形で遺っており規模の大きさが窺えます。城内には御館跡庭園や相良神社及び相良護国神社が鎮座しており相良氏歴代当主が主祭神として祀られています。人吉地域は2020年の水害で被害を被り人吉城跡周辺や球磨川流域は現在も復興に向けた整備が進められています。

(Translated by Google) Since the stone walls are being repaired, you cannot enter the castle ruins from the tourist parking lot, so I parked my car in the park at the back and headed to the castle tower ruins.Construction is expected to be completed in February 2020, so if you plan to travel, we recommend planning your trip after that date.The castle seems to be Hirayama Castle, and it feels like a castle on a small mountain.The stone wall here has a small eave-like structure attached to the top of the stone wall, and is called Musha Gaeshi.It's a fairly unusual structure, so let's take a closer look at it.The way the stone walls are laid is thought to be ``field-style wood'', but most of the stones used are tuff, so the stones are quite beautiful and have the feel of a carved hagi.The tuff is only found in this area, or rather, it is a tuff that does not originate from Mt. Aso.(Original)石垣の修理をしているので観光客用の駐車場からは城跡に入ることはできませんので、裏側の公園に車を止めて、天守閣跡に向かいました。令和6年の2月には工事が終わるようなので、旅行を計画するならそれ以降をおすすめします。城は平山城と言うものらしく、小高い山に城がある感じです。ここの石垣は、小さなひさしのような構造が石垣の上部についていて、武者返しと呼ばれています。かなり珍しい構造なので、とりあえずそれだけはじっくりと見学をしましょう。石垣の積み方は「野面積み」だと思われますが、使われている石材が凝灰岩がほとんどなので、それなりにきれいな石材で、打ち込みハギの雰囲気も感じます。凝灰岩って、この周辺にしかないというか、阿蘇山由来ではない凝灰岩ですね。

(Translated by Google) Although it is now a castle ruin, there are still remains of a wide area. I was also able to observe the Western castle-building technique of mushagaeshi. Additionally, we are currently undergoing repair work on the stone walls due to the heavy rains that occurred in Kyushu in 2020. It's a little difficult to head to the main enclosure, so be sure to follow the directions.The remains of the gate and main enclosure that used water transportation. Hiroi Ninomaru, Sannomaru. Located on a hill, we were able to see the entire Hitoyoshi cityscape! Hitoyoshi City is slowly recovering. Seeing the people of Hitoyoshi City working so hard made me want to do my best again.Another distinctive feature is the underground well. The restored Tamon Yagura and Sumi Yagura are also highlights 🏯(Original)城跡にはなりますが広範囲に遺構が残っている城です。西洋の築城技術武者返しの観察もよくできました。また現在2020年に発災した九州豪雨の影響で石垣の修復工事を行っています。少し本丸まで向かいにくくなっているので、案内に従って向かうようにしましょう。水運を活用していた門や本丸の跡。ひろーい二の丸、三ノ丸。高台にあり、人吉の街並みも一望することができました！少しずつですが復興してきている人吉市。頑張っている人吉市の方々を見てまた頑張ろうと思いました。また遺構として地下の井戸が特徴的です。復元された多門櫓や隅櫓も見どころです🏯

(Translated by Google) 2024.1 The castle was built from 1204 to 1207 and abandoned in 1871. The Sagara clan came to this area as a land leader during the Kamakura period. The castle is in the form of a Hirayama Castle, and is located at the confluence of the Kuma River and the Sacred River, with the two rivers serving as a moat, and the east and south of the castle effectively utilizing the mountain slopes and cliffs. The Ninomaru and Honmaru were placed on the mountain, and the Tamon Yagura was placed on the Chest River near the confluence, and the area inside of it, where the old Hitoyoshi City Hall and Hitoyoshi Castle History Museum are located, was also inside the castle. be. In addition, the stone walls built at the end of the Edo period have a structure known as ``Musha Gaeshi,'' which uses the Western castle construction technique ``Sakide method.'' ⭐︎Due to the heavy rains in July 2020, the city area suffered major damage, and the stone walls of the Hitoyoshi Castle ruins were still undergoing restoration work.(Original)2024.1 1204年から1207年に築城され、1871年に廃城となる。相良氏は鎌倉時代に地頭としてこの地に来ている。城は平山城という形態で、球磨川と胸川との合流点にあり、２つの川を堀とし、城の東と南は、山の斜面、崖を効果に利用している。山の部分には二の丸、本丸が配置され、合流点近くの胸川には多聞櫓が配置され、その内側の旧人吉市役所、人吉城歴史資料館のある辺りも、城郭の中だったとの事である。また、幕末に造られた石垣には、西洋築城の技術「槹出工法」を用いた「武者返し」という構造が見る事ができる。⭐︎令和2年7月豪雨では、市街地が大きな被害を受け、人吉城跡の石垣等も、復旧整備作業の途中だった。

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Fumotomachi, Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto 868-0051, Japan

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国宝に指定されてるだけあって、すごく落ち着ける神社です。神社の鳥居の前にあるお堀には、たくさんの鴨が憩っていました。７月初旬に行ったのですが、蓮の花がとても彩り良くきれいに咲いてました。蓮の花の時期に行くのは初めてだったので感動しました。次回は紅葉の時期に行ってみたいですね。どんなに綺麗だろうかと楽しみにしてるとこです🤗、(Translated by Google)Designated as a national treasure, it is a very relaxing shrine. Many ducks were resting in the moat in front of the torii gate of the shrine. I went there in early July, and the lotus flowers were in full bloom. I was impressed because it was my first time to go during the lotus flower season. Next time I would like to go during the fall foliage season. I'm looking forward to seeing how beautiful it will be🤗,

Nice shrine. Great pond and lotus plants in front. Nice bridge photo moment.

水害で鳥居の１番上まで水に浸かり大変だったそうです。池には蓮の葉が一面にあり、鯉が沢山います。赤い橋も綺麗に修繕されてあり見事です。古い神社で歴史を感じます。夏目友人帳とコラボの動画もあり、売店にはにゃんこ先生も販売してました。(Translated by Google)It seems that it was hard to soak in water up to the top of the torii due to flood damage. The pond is covered with lotus leaves and has many carp. The red bridge is also beautifully repaired and stunning. You can feel the history at the old shrine. There was also a collaboration video with Natsume's Book of Friends, and Nyanko-sensei was also on sale at the shop.

nice shrine, must visit when in the area

very accessible national treasure

初めて参拝させて頂きました、令和２年の豪雨災害から見事に復興している事に、感動しました‼️やはり、国宝の神社は荘厳さを感じました‼️それから隣の人吉温泉物産館に隣接している人吉パン屋さんのパン美味しいですよ‼️(Translated by Google)I visited the shrine for the first time, and I was impressed by the wonderful reconstruction from the heavy rain disaster in 2020!! ️ After all, I felt the solemnity of the national treasure shrine! ️ And the bread of the Hitoyoshi bakery next to the Hitoyoshi Onsen Bussankan is delicious! ️

A historical place over 1200 years, not big but it is worth a visit

Can't go into the building as priests are only allowed in.

Amazing magical place

Beautiful temple in Kumamoto Prefecture.

Very historic holly shrine.

A small but beautiful shrine. There is a series of torii gates, fewer than 20 but fun nonetheless. Well worth the visit.

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118 Kamiaoimachi, Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto 868-0005, Japan

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Kuma District, Kumamoto, Japan

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Very quiet little shrine. I heard that it is 1000 years old though I am not sure.

All of Got Power spot

Strict!!

(Translated by Google) It's located near the border between Kumamoto and Miyazaki prefectures, but if you get close to it using your navigation system, you might pass it if you don't drive slowly.There were many stairs, and as I was over 50 and lacked physical strength, I took many breaks to reach the shrine.Main enshrined deity: Kamiyuki no Mikoto, Kamiyuki no MikotoIt is said that Takeiwa Ryu-no-Mikoto began as a place where gods descended from space to worship the gods.There were many large cedar trees, and I felt a very high vibration within the shrine itself.It seems that it is also called the belly button of Kyushu. Please come and visit us to increase your vibration⤴️☺️(Original)熊本県と宮崎県の県境に近いところに位置しますが、ナビで近くになったらゆっくりと運転しないと通り過ぎてしまうかも知れません。階段が多く、50過ぎた私は体力不足で何度も休みながら神社まで辿り着きました。主祭神： 神漏岐命神漏美命健磐龍命は弊を立てて宇宙から神が降臨する神々を祀った事が始まりと言われているそうです。大きな杉の木が何本もあり、神社自体にもとても高い波動を感じました。九州のヘソとも言われているみたいですね。ぜひ、波動アップ⤴️に訪れてくださいませ☺️

(Translated by Google) It's an amazing place where you can feel that the entire forest is a sanctuary. Anyway, there is a tranquil and sacred atmosphere. A particularly important shrine in an area with many mythological traditions. I highly recommend that you visit.As usual, when I headed to the parking lot following the directions on Google Maps, I was a bit worried about having to climb such a narrow and steep hill, but that's okay. On the way home, the car will return through a different, slightly wider exit.(Original)森全体が聖域というのが体感できるすごい場所。とにかく静謐で神聖な雰囲気が漂ってます。神話に関する伝承が多い地域で特に重要な神社。ぜひ参拝される事を勧めます。例のごとくグーグルマップの案内どおり駐車場に向かうと、こんな狭い＆急な坂登らされるのかと不安になると思いますが大丈夫。帰りの車はもう少し広い別口から戻っていきます。

(Translated by Google) I've always wanted to go to Shietate Shrine ☆You can feel the difference in the atmosphere from the stairs going up to the approach in front of the torii gate! !I was really surprised!The air was really delicious, and the more I climbed, the more I noticed the differences, and just before visiting the shrine, I also visited the Naiku and Geku!After that, we visited the main shrine!All the heavy worries I had been hiding inside were lifted away!It was really amazing.It's the first time I've felt this way and the energy is high for me! That's what I understood.Is it a sacred tree while going down the stairs of the dragon god below? ? There were so many cedars growing there, and when I turned around to the back, I saw that there were many thick trees branching out from one cedar!Very powerful and moving!After arriving at the pond, my buddy tried to take a photo, but it was shining divinely, and the camera was affected by the light, so he couldn't take a photo!I was blessed with some strange events and it was truly amazing! !It's definitely a place I want to go to again!(Original)ずっと行ってみたかった幣立神宮☆鳥居の前の参道に上がる階段から空気の違いがわかる！！本当にビックリするぐらいでした！凄く空気は美味しくて登れば登るほど、どんどん色んな違いがわかるようになり参拝直前には内宮と外宮にも参拝！その後で本殿にお参りしました！これまでの重たかった自分の悩みが内に秘めていた物が全てとっぱらわれた！本当に凄かった。こんなに感じたのも初めてで私にとってはエネルギーが高い！って分かるほどでした。下の龍神様の階段を降りていく間も御神木か！？って言うぐらいの杉が生えて居て裏に回ると1本の杉から枝分かれして何本も太い木がたっていました！すごく凄く力強く感動！池に着いた後、相棒が写真を撮ろうとすると神々しく輝いて光でカメラがバグったみたいになって撮れませんでした！不思議すぎる出来事にも恵まれホントに凄かった！！絶対にまた行きたい場所です！

(Translated by Google) January 26, 2024Since last week, I felt like I was being called to the Eight Great Dragon Kings and visited the shrine for the first time in four months.This was the third shrine I visited that day, so I visited after 4pm. The snow from the day before yesterday remained. Ice crystals formed in the water fountain, and I could feel the force of the water and the appearance of a dragon. After visiting the shrine, head to Higashimizu Shrine. The mountains are completely white with snow. It has an atmosphere. It was quieter than usual, probably because of the snow. Visiting the Eight Great Dragon Kings ✨ The pond is also calm.Thanks for the guidance ✨I visited the shrine after seeing and hearing the name of Heitate Shrine. If you go up some stairs from ⛩️, you can see the difference in the air. It's a power spot with a sacred atmosphere✨I heard from someone I met here that the mother of a famous celebrity comes once a month and cleans as part of her service. In any case, I am grateful to be able to visit. ✨(Original)2024年1月26日先週から八大龍王に呼ばれている感じがあり4ヶ月ぶりに参拝。この日は三社目だったので16時過ぎの参拝となりました。一昨日の雪が残っていました。手水舎は氷の結晶ができ水の勢い、龍を感じました。お社に参拝後、東水神宮に向かう。山の中は雪で真っ白。風情がある。積雪のせいかいつもより静か。八大龍王に参拝✨池も穏やか。導きに感謝✨幣立神宮の名前を見たり聞いたりして参拝。⛩️から少し階段を上がると空氣の違いが分かります。神聖な雰囲氣まさにパワースポットです✨こちらで知り合った方から有名な芸能人のお母様が月に1回来られ奉仕で清掃をされていたと聞きました。何はともあれ参拝でき感謝しています。✨

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712 Ono, Yamato, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto 861-3905, Japan

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A beautiful surprise seeing such clear, clean fresh water from the Shirakawa spring

This is one of the 100 source for spring water in Japan. You can see the spring water actually come up from the bottom of the spring and flowing out to the river. Many people go through the pretty spots here. Of course you should drink from the spring. Water does taste amazing. Free Parking available in short distance from the spring on the main road. Recommend to bring your own bottles to fill up with water to take home free. Otherwise you will have to buy from the vendors inside bottles for about $1 to $3 depending on size.

It's amazing. The water is so clear, you can even see the water come out from the riverbed. And it also tastes good, sweet and fresh.

A natural spring water where you can safely drink. Serene & tranquil. Bring your empty bottles, the spring water tastes very different and sweet.

Not easily accessible, most people go by car to visit this place. You can fill your own water bottle free of charge. However, ¥100 is required to enter the site.

¥200 yen entrance. Multiple free parking areas available. Crowded during weekends. Not worth the effort coming here. Paid area is very small, there is a cafe, shrine and water source area. The water is supposedly drinkable, however with the number of people around and living creatures in the water source, I would avoid drinking it.

You can consider to visit this if you still have time slot ! You may refill your water bottle free as the spring water is so clean and clear !

Park your car next to Shizen-an Minamiaso Produce Market and walk to the spring. Next to the spring is a Shinto shrine that has entrance fees. Visiting the spring is free.

It costs 100¥ to enter, ut then you can fill your water bottle directly at the source, which is very cool! So bring your own bottle or buy an empty one there and fill it with Japan's clearest water!

In this spot, we can buy a bottle to collect the spring water, then we can drink. Nice. Worth to go. I can see that some shops are already abandoned. Suggested that the tourists visit were dropped a lot than before.

It's hard to find the place if you are using Waze for driving navigation. Use Google maps instead. Place is ok-ish, really nothing to see apart from seeing people filling their bottles with water from the spring. I tried one and it tasted OK. Come if you have time otherwise skip.

As others wrote before - the spring is great and the water tastes good.We had a wonderful surprise at a little shop at the entrance: for 1,200 yen you can create your own washi paper! It lasts around 30 minutes to do it, and we loved it. There are many various towels to buy at the shop in addition to many washi paper creations.

DIY place.. walkabout, early april chilly air in the evening ... Nice walk if you have time.

Fresh and clean water directly from the spring. Feel so good in coming for 15 mins.

Interesting site to see where that spring water comes out from the ground. Entry fee of Y100 for a quick 10 minutes stop. Bring some empty bottles to fill up for free.

A really nice spring. The water runs in two directions from the main pool, which is not unexpected, of course, but interesting to see.Be sure to bring your own bottles to take some water home. You can buy empty bottles at the site, but the price is exorbitant. I would give this place 5 stars if it were a bit less commercial

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2040 Shirakawa, Minamiaso, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-1502, Japan

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Forbidden to tattoo foreigners.For local rules reasons …. Whatever that meansGot EV charger!#timetowakeupjpn

Great outside and inside facility. I go regularly and feel great. It is not tattoo friendly, but covering small tattoos doesn’t seem to bother anyone.

I go to this onsen quite often. The water is great. Nice outdoor baths over looking the river. The sauna they have is good. And the cold water bath is super deep! One of the hot water baths is also really deep!

Nice indoor, outdoor bath and sauna. Good quality water which leaves your skin soft and your body relaxed.

Water temperature is just perfect 👌. The rooms are a bit small though.Family bath is 2300 yen.

足湯は無料♪Lucky( ^-^)ノ∠※。.:*:・'°☆

(Translated by Google) January 5, 2024 Daytime bathWe arrived around 3:30pm and there were quite a few people there.Bathing fee is 600 yen, foot box is 10 yen return type, undressing locker is 100 yen return type, free basket, conditioner shampoo and body soap are provided.Although I didn't have to wait in line for the washing area or the sauna, I got the impression that there were quite a few people in there.There is one indoor bath, and the water is clear and colorless and leaves your skin feeling smooth.The thermometer in the sauna says it's 90 degrees Celsius, which feels good, but the smell and smell is... harsh.A cold bath is fine, but a sauna...The open-air bath was also lukewarm, and there were no chairs for bathing in the open air, so I took a bath in the open air on a chair in the washing area in the open-air area.I think it's a good facility for people who like lukewarm water, but I decided to take up a spot near the bathtub's spout, which was warm enough, so I had to vacate the bath quickly.(Original)2024年1月5日 昼風呂15時半頃到着、結構人がいらっしゃいました。入湯料600円、下足箱は10円リターン式、脱衣ロッカーは100円リターン式とタダのカゴ、リンスインシャンプーとボディソープは備付でありました。洗い場やサウナの順番待ちまでではありませんが、結構人が入っているなぁ〜と言う印象です。内湯がひとつ、無色透明のぬるめでお肌にヌルッとする感じのお湯です。サウナは温度計表示で90℃で気持ちいいのですが、に・臭いが・・・キツイです。水風呂は冷え冷えでいいのですが、サウナが、、、露天風呂もぬるめ、外気浴用の椅子などはなく、露天エリアの洗い場の椅子で外気浴しました。ぬるめのお湯好きにはいい施設だと思いますが、浴槽の注湯口付近の少しでも温かい所を陣取りよく温まり、早々に撤収いたしました。

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705 Samata, Misato, Shimomashiki District, Kumamoto 861-4412, Japan

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Very pleasant experience overlooking the smoking crater. Place was clean, not so crowded, parking was easy, stores nearby for toilets, food and to buy souvenirs. Clean area and horses looks healthy and well taken care of. English translations on historical areas. Too bad some access was closed due to the earthquake.

Been to many places in Japan. But this is one of the bests places that you shouldn’t miss. I went during summer and everything was so green and majestic. I did hikes and visited the crater and also summited mount Nakadake. The hike is a bit tuff with need for little bouldering but worth it. Having lunch looking down the fuming volcano crater was a once in a lifetime experience.The bus to mount Aso terminal costs 650 yen one way from JR Aso and 1300 for round trip. The bus timing are available in website as a pdf. Check if Aso is open or not in the website (google and you will find website). It shows real time situation. All zones were open when I visited. Buses are around 4 times a day starting at 10:45 AM and the last return at 3:55 pm from mt Aso station.

Mount Aso is an awe-inspiring marvel of nature that leaves a lasting impression. Its towering volcanic peaks and expansive caldera form a dramatic landscape that’s both captivating and humbling. The sight of billowing steam rising from the active crater adds an element of mystique, reminding us of the Earth’s powerful forces.

A must see place when visiting Kumamoto.Pretty cool volcanic area with a live caldera and astonishing views of Japan’s largest living volcano.Gas meters in the area will tell you when it is safe to approach. Also available online.Parking 300 - 500 yen. Can get busy very fast. Better go during lunch time or very early.Vendors on site selling rocks.Fallout shelters in the area in case of emergency.A small visitor center with restrooms and vending machines.Bud terminal nearby for those coming with public transport.Souvenir shop at the terminal store has Eki stamp of Aso.

Was very fortunate to be there when it just started snowing. It’s unreal to see the volcano covered in snow. Winter may be the best season to come here. The whole place looks like winter wonderland.

This is probably the best mountain in Japan that I ever hiked. One of the route looks like that you are in a different world. On the top, you can see the crater of the volcanic mountain. If you are not into hiking, you can take the bus/car to the crater ( make sure to check the schedule if the area is open or not due to the weather/ volcanic dust erruption). If you want to take it to the other level, you can ride the helicopter to see the top which cost 5,000 yen to 10,000 yen depending on the course you choose. Alternatively, on the way to the top, you can see many horses (which you can ride) and a museum about Mount Aso. This is like a mountain that everyone from children to old people can enjoy as there many ways to experience the mountain. I recommend if you are visiting Kumamoto!

Couldn't see much of Aso due to misty wet weather. However, it was still majestic to see the wide open field on the crater. Very lucky to be able to visit. Heard it was closed just last week as it was unsafe to enter.

Go! It's a real active volcano. Take a bus from the train station in Aso, they run pretty regularly.

Definitely worth going. Check the website to see if it’s closed due to the volcanic activity. Wear pants and a jacket as it can be very windy and cold high up there.

We were able to walk up to the crater the day we visited. There are 4 peaks at Mt. Aso and you can walk to the top of at least two. There are also horse you can ride and a nice rest stop with restaurants near the top.

I actually wanted to go to the top to visit the crater of Mt.Aso, but it was closed already by the time we came (around 5:00pm) that's why we decided to stop by somewhere near it. I recommend going to the top to witness the magnificent view of the crater, because it is one of the famous places here in Kumamoto.

Extremely cold and slippery in a winter snowy Mount AsoBe aware of the weather and make sure the vehicle have snow tyre and chainWe saw so many cars struggling for climb uphill without snow tyre or chain which is dangerous

One of the most active volcanoes in the world. A little complicated as to how to access the trekking path. There’s parking where the Aso Sanjo Terminal (bus terminal and shop¥). The left side as you enter seems to be free. The right side with the larger carpark seems to be paid. There’s also a toll road option leading up to the crater with parking at the top. Toll is currently ¥600-800 depending on the size of your car. Or, you can park at the terminal and walk up, around 25 minutes. The walking path is to the right of the toll booth, opposite the large carpark, past the abandoned buildings (the old shuttle bus building is the first one). Crater path is well defined, visibility dependent upon how much gas is coming out. The path on the right as you walk up is more scenic and interesting. Leads to the black volcanic desert. Mostly flat for about 20 minutes, then seems to be a narrow steep path up the mountain, but with the rain and incline, decided not to ascend.

Prepare a mask and check the weather before you go. A nice spot to experience craters in Kumamoto.Worth visiting.

It's just super foggy and freezing. Visibility is intimidatingly low! Pity but still a nice experience!

Definitely worth a visit, but make sure to check the crater’s status since it’s constantly changing.If you have asthma or you suffer from any lung diseases, you shouldn’t get inThe entrance fee was 800 yen for a car

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Takawara, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2223, Japan

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Vibrant colours of seasonal flowers set against the picturesque background of the mountains. Very pretty, everywhere is a nice spot. It was scotching hot when we visited early Oct, but overall great weather for a nice flower park. Driving to location recommended!

Kuju Flower Park is a delightful haven of blossoms and colors. The vibrant flower displays, set against the backdrop of picturesque landscapes, create a serene and enchanting atmosphere. A perfect spot to immerse yourself in nature's beauty and find moments of tranquility.

We went here 16 April 2023 and the place was so lovely and very refreshing. A very nice place to walk, relax and enjoy the smell of flowers and nature. Though we were caught by a sudden hail storm, i guess that helped to have a refreshing look when Mr. Sun came back. Have a visit when you are in the area.

Really pretty garden that’s quite a bit out of the way if you’re not driving or on a tour. Easily spend half a day walking through, taking photos, resting at the cafe for rose ice-cream, having lunch and visiting the little shops. Flower lovers must visit.

Beautiful luscious seasonal flowers echoing the colours of the rainbow! The Rose Garden complements the spread with 200 varieties of roses. A garden that caters to the needs of visitors, with amenities like umbrellas, perambulators and wheelchairs. There is a Romantic Café that sells two ice cream flavours - milk and rose. We love the rose ice cream. Outside the garden is a shop that sells fresh fruits, wines, snacks, etc. The fresh fruits like the Persimmon, Fuji apples and Japanese grapes are delicious.

Great atmosphere. Flowers for the seasons so plan accordingly to what flowers you want to see. And camping area for the family and pet friendly.

A wonderful Place with many beautiful flowers which make you feel calm and free from everything … You will have place for handmade crafts and Clothes to buy , as well there is nice place to take rest and drink some snacks or coffee,,,Beside that many shops which provide fresh fruits

A huge park with various types of amazing flowers, you can check which types of flower will be plant on which month. I was there a few days ago and it was amazing. Too bad we didn't have enough time to spend there, or else we probably have taken more than 500photos! Highly recommended for those who love taking pictures and beautiful flowers with amazing mountain background!

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4050 Kujumachi Oaza Kuju, Taketa, Oita 878-0201, Japan

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"九重" is pronounced "kuju" or "kokonoe" in Japanese.It means that layers and layers of mountains.It's very fantasy, amazing and beautiful nature.You could draw something or anything in your heart if you have a dream.

You can smell the smoke from the erupting spot. The scenery is pretty cool from the top.

Best place i have ever visited

(Translated by Google) I climbed here on my trip to the 100 Famous Mountains.Although it snowed early for the first time in 15 years in November 2023, there was no ice on the roads and we were able to climb the mountain trail without any snow equipment.You're much kinder than I expected,The path along the way felt like hiking.The mountains of Kyushu are unique, magnificent and very beautiful.As the name Kokonoe Mountains suggests,As you walk, you can reach various mountain peaks and courses.I climbed as far as time and physical strength allowed,The view from the top of each mountain was different and beautiful.Many foreigners also climbed the mountain,I thought it was a mountain in Kyushu that is loved by people both domestically and internationally.(Original)百名山の旅でこちらに登りました。2023.11に15年ぶりに早めの雪ということでしたが、道路の凍結もなく、登山道も雪装備無しで登ることができました。思ったよりも非常に優しいやまで、途中はハイキングしているかのような道でした。九州の山は独特で、壮大というかとても美しいです。九重連山という名前の通り、歩いていると色んな山頂やコースが手に入ります。時間と体力の許す限り登りましたが、どの山も山頂から見る景色は異なり、美しかったです。外国人の方も多く登られていて、国内外の方から愛されている九州の山だと思いました。

(Translated by Google) Walking through the Kuju mountain range, passing through the communities of Japanese aquarium, is simply fun.And once you soak in Hokkein Onsen, there's nothing more to say.(Original)ミヤマキリシマの群落を巡りながら歩くくじゅう連山はただただ楽しい。そして法華院温泉につかればもう言うことなし。

(Translated by Google) The last time I climbed the mountain was 17 years ago, and this time it was also a sunny day and I had a great time traversing the mountain. Makinoto trailhead ~ Kusumi town ~ Tengugajo ~ Nakadake ~ Ikenoya ~ Kusumi branch ~ trailhead(Original)前回の登山は17年前、今回も快晴で楽しく縦走できました。牧ノ戸登山口〜久住町〜天狗ヶ城〜中岳〜池ノ小屋〜久住分かれ〜登山口

(Translated by Google) It was a wonderful mountain.It's well-maintained, there are no tree limits, and there are no trees and the view is good even if you don't go 2,000 miles.The caveat is that the trail is rocky and gravelly, so the trail run is tough. If your shoes aren't hard enough, you'll get hurt.The scenery is perfect(Original)とても素晴らしい山でした。整備されてるし2000行かずとも森林限界なく、木がなく見晴らしも良い。注意点は足下岩場、砂利なのでトレランはきついです。靴も硬いのでないと怪我します。景色は満点

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Kujumachi Oaza Ariuji, Taketa, Oita 878-0202, Japan

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Nice zoo. Cute animals. You can feed the bears. Nice activities inside. Dog petting area was great. We entered to get access to the Helicopter around aso which is inside. If you travel by JR sometimes the station info centre will give you 1000yen discount coupon per person.

We were there in winter, amidst a cold snap. So all the animals looked really cold and miserable. Perhaps summer would be better? But the place is a little rundown though.Because it was a day trip from Kumamoto for us, not sure if it was worth the trip. The only saving grace was probably when it started to snow.

You can touch the baby goats and other animals. We went there only for the last hour they were open that day so we rushed to see animals. You can see races of baby pigs and other shows if you go at earlier times during the day!:)

Many animals to pet! The only reason is not 5 stars is because when you go to pet the bears you think you will get a little cub. They brought one really large cub, not small cuddly. It was heavy and constantly eating. It was half the size of the adults and it wasn't what you expected 🙃 still it was cool. I just think when you pay to pet the animal you should have a choice if you don't want to pet a big one and prefer a smaller one. My daughter went there excited and then she was terrified. Not ready for that. They will take photos for you but there were tears in every photo. 😢 So there was that. They have a nice selection of animals. And a show where they have birds of flight where they allow part of the audience to participate. That was fun. No photos allowed there, though, so just in memory. Lovely grounds and so nice to feed pet and interact with so many animals. Thank you for the nice experience. I recommend for families and anyone. Enjoy 😉 😘

Typical small zoo. The cage is too tiny for the bear, I really feel sorry for that. I like the pigs, they are funny and super cute when they are doing the running competition. The shows are quite good. The kids will like it especially the monkeys and dogs show (as known as James-kun and Pung-kun). And don't miss the Helicopter tour around mount ASO! Super great experience and the price is reasonable.

We came here on a day trip to Aso and it is one of the most depressing zoos we have been to. The bears are kept in small concrete areas, and they force the baby bears to dress up and do photo ops with families. Other animals have it a bit better, although the park does not seem to be well-maintained. The small animals are kept in way too small cages (especially the rabbits).Perhaps the only thing really worth coming to this park for is the helicopter tours of Mt. Aso, but considering the zoo itself and how the animals are treated, I'm not sure it's even worth it. I'd recommend just taking the bus to the volcano itself and walking around like everyone else.

Absolutely heartbreaking.Many of the animals didn’t have adequate space or even toys. Many of the bears were just in bare, concrete enclosures, with dirty moss floors. Many were just pacing like they were in prison. And hell, with the concrete everywhere they may as well have been in a prison.Then there’s the co*ckatoo who didn’t even have a cage he could move in. The parrots tied to post, of which one was shivering and another had started plucking it’s feathers- a sign of unhappiness in birds.Lastly, you can round out your visit seeing one lone capybara in an enclosure that’s like 90% water despite them being a social and mostly land based animal. Or this sad emaciated pony. Or the sun bear cubs which have been taken from their moms to roam around a tiny little box with just a literal kitchen pot of water and no toys or anything.I want to believe the employees mean well here but I feel so bad for these animals. Had I seen this pictures I never would’ve come and this place needs serious work… Maybe if they had allocated more money to building animal pens then buying a helicopter or building a pagoda garden the animals would have a better quality of life. If you love animals please don’t go here.Plain and simple, this is animal abuse. Can you imagine living on hard concrete day and night, your entire life, with nothing to keep you busy? In a tiny area with no room to run?

Nice place to pay a visit with family! Cool zoo for kids. There is a helicopter tour service here for the Aso volcano, I personally recommend to take it a tour.Personal recommend: ★ ★ ★Family-friendly: ★ ★ ★Date for couples: ★ ★Parking lot: ◯Services/meals/products/design: ★ ★Period for stay: 2-3 hoursCharge: 6000 yenBaby room/accessible toilet: ◯Cleanness: ★ ★ the toilet is really poor and not clean

Fun overall. 2-3 hours are great. Shows were good even I don’t understand Japanese.Horse riding is cool. My kid asked for the second time. Lots of bears to see and they were quite active.When we arrived at 230pm the helicopter tickets already sold out. Turn out may be a blessing to save a lot of money because we could actually drive up there and see.Some animals are indeed sad. Like the chimpanzee- feels lonely. Many animal is a one man bank.

There were quite a few black bears. That was nice. (but it was also sad to see so many bears just locked up, especially 1 bear per cage - they seemed so lonely)There is an animal show(?). It was very conflicting for me to watch that, considering animal rights.But the place itself is well kept.I think it would be good to visit with kids. There were group visitors and couples too.It was raining a lot, but they had good umbrella there for visitors to borrow. That was good.

Unique volcano viewing experience on a helicopter!DEFINITELY WOULD RECOMMEND all of you traveling to Aso to take this ride. We chose Plan E for the ride (50000 yen for max 3 pax, 20-min ride) as we have 3 people. 20 mins is enough for you to fly around the whole crater so that you can have a look of the volcano at different angles. Booking in advance is not available as it depends on the weather, but you may call on the morning of the day before you go to check whether there's time slot available (the staff know a little bit English so you don't need to worry much about communication).

I came here to take the Mt Aso helicopter ride. And the rest of family can enjoy the animals. The place looked a little tired, but this is inline with post-COVID era. Overall a good visit.

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Went for a stop on the way from Beppu to Kumamoto. Crowded during the weekends. Beautiful scenery on clear, sunny days. Must try the soft cream inside the store.

We went there on a sunny winter day. Excellent walk and scenery.

The view from there and the driving way was just amazing!Super windy so prepare a but warmer clothesParking was freeIt seemed some (or entire) area closes at 17:00

Worlds’ second largest caldera which was emerged due to the eruption of mount Aso (Volcano) 300,000years ago. 25km long and 18km wide.

Viewing point for the five peaks of Mt Aso. Pretty busy and touristy.

Such a magnificent view - you can see 5 peeks of Aso-gogaku. You can enjoy paraglide if you wish, too!¥15,000 for 10mins (tandem)

Amazing views and great walk. Sit on the bench and relax.

Unfortunately it’s too foggy, wet, and windy on the day we visited that in our mind the question erupted like “Aren’t we emerging into the Silent Hill?” Howbeit, we could still manage to have fun out of it. Worth a visit though!

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Beautiful garden with very well maintained plants. It’s very calming walking around the park. Was lucky to catch red maple tree leaves still blooming at the end of November. I would imagine if I came earlier and all the trees were red, the view would be even more gorgeous. You can buy some fish food at the entrance if you wanna attract the ducks and fish to you at the pond areas. Tickets are at 400 yen per adult

Enjoyed visiting this garden. It's not large so it doesn't take long to wander around.Will be a great place to visit during the Cherry Blossom season or Fall.Entrance fee 400 Yen, that’s public restrooms and shopping area inside and outside the garden.

This garden wasn’t in our original plan but we have a half-day spared and it’s a great weather so we visited here. It’s a pretty nice Japanese garden and it seems to be prettier when during cherry blossom. However, it’s a calm place and can have a nice walk around. The dessert right in front of the entrance is worth a try! You can come visit while you have time!

A convenient tram ride to Suizenji Park stop and a short 5 minutes walk from the tram stop.It was raining on the day I went and yet it was still so beautiful and calm in its own way. Even locals are taking their stroll in the garden with their umbrellas … I think that says alot about the ambience of the park.There is also a cafe by the lake that you can have some tea and sweet treat. Great place for personal contemplation too.There is also a cherry square where people visit every year for cherry blossoms viewing. Similarly, there are lots of maple trees for viewing during autumn. 4 seasons, different blooms, same garden.If you are a tourist, get a one-day or 24- hour tram pass, show it to the counter to get a discount for the entrance! Instead of 400 Yen per pax, it was 360 Yen.

This is a beautiful place to visit! I had fun walking around and enjoying the scenery. I think this would be more beautiful during spring because there were a lot of blossom trees around the land.

I recommend a visit to this garden. During our exploration, we had the pleasure of strolling through the garden with a sparser crowd than usual, enabling us to fully immerse ourselves in its exquisite environs. What particularly captured my gaze was the meticulously arranged symmetrical Tsukiyama, an artificial mountain that strikingly mirrors the silhouette of the renowned Mt. Fuji!

This garden is a really remarkable place. It has a replica Mount Fuji, built for the lord's entertainment several centuries ago. There are many varieties of plants, animals, and features that make this park a really unique place to visit. Near the garden entrance, there are several shops and cafes. We had sushi and walked the garden, then had an ice cream. It was a wonderful day, even in winter.

Beautiful garden with a variety of plants and trees, all clearly labelled. Information booklet gave me insight into things I might have missed as a non-native and plenty of places to sit and admire the stunning scenery.

Beautiful well kept 17th century old garden. The ¥400 ticket was well worth the experience. So many beautiful trees, birds, and fish. I strongly recommended

Suizenji Jojuen Garden. a traditional Japanese style garden, is probably one of the most famous travel attractions in Kumamoto. The Garden was created from 1636 and took about 80 years to reach the current garden facilities and style. In 1929, it was designated as a national treasure.Inside the Garden, there are Izumi Shrine and Inari Shrine. There is also a tea house, Kojin-Denju-no-Ma Tea House, which is free for entrance visit, [tea service charge is separate]. The said tea house probably has the best spot for the visitors to enjoy the view of the pine trees and Pond whose water was provided by the under-ground springs of Mount Aso. Unfortunately, for reasons unknown, after Kumamoto earthquake in 2016, the underground springs from Mount Aso stopped flowing to the Pond, and the Pond in Suizenji Jojuen is shrinking in size.Visitors can take Kumamoto city tram from Kumamoto Train Station and get off at Suizenji Park and take a few minutes' walk to the Garden. The entrance fee is $ 400 Yen for the adult, and $200 for the children or students under 18.

although just a small patch of green inside the local residential area, it is a beautiful traditional Japanese garden, even on a cloudy day. we enjoyed a 2-hour slow walk and checked the delicate details from corner to corner. a tea room is by the pond, nice to stop over for afternoon tea too. just 15 minutes from the town (by train, or by car), and good parking is within walking distance. worth putting it as your destination too.

Beautiful gardens. Loved enjoying the view from the teahouse inside the gardens (pay extra to sit inside - it's worth it). Coin lockers, bathrooms, and vending machines available. Doesn't take very long to walk around but well worth a visit.

I enjoyed this park, the entrance is a bit hard to find from Google, quite a walk from the tram station if you don't know your way, locate the car park then you will find it quickly.very nice afternoon walk, the park is looked after well and we loved the Japanese traditional garden set up.you can visit the resting area to see paintings of it in the old days. surprised by the nice winter plum flower

It is one of the famous tourist spots here in Kumamoto, Japan. This garden is pretty tranquil and relaxing that can be enjoyed at any given time. They have a tea ceremony room facing the garden if you wanted to upgrade your trip here, plus they have a temple inside. The place is pretty convenient since it is near the train station. I highly recommend visiting the place if you have spare time.

It was a very beautiful park and we went on a sunny day. they have the biggest Koi fish I’ve ever seen they really like to eat. The Koi fish were doing sort of little turns. It was cute. It’s actually not very big you can get around it kind of fast, but there are some shrines to go to and it’s a nice place where people wear kimonos to dress up there’s a nice walking path and a restaurant too, like the one where you sit on the ground and have a table in front of you to eat and there’s a souvenir shops and restaurants outside as well.

This is the star attraction for Kumamoto along with the castle. It’s not too large so it’s a relaxing and scenic walking experience. Landscaping is very similar to the colors of the rolling hills and farm land around kumamoto. You can feed the pigeons and koi if you like. Parking lots are near the garden for about 500 yen. It’s a pretty place and super relaxing to simply sit and take in the beauty.

Very beautiful garden. It imparts a sense of calm as soon as you enter the gate. It is a good place to sit and reflect on your life, meditate, contemplate nature, or just instagram posts in general if you’re into that.

A nice peaceful garden. Not crowded so it has nice vibes~ Worth paying for the ticket!

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Nice little collection of foods and souvenir stores. Plenty of place to sit and rest while eating the snacks you bought.I highly recommend the honey ice cream.

日曜の昼過ぎに利用しましたが1番近い駐車場は満車でした混雑してましたが観光客(外国人)が多い印象ですいざ楽しみにしていた食べ歩き！ぐるっと一周すぐできるので一周してみて食べたいものを食べて歩きました休憩処(ベンチ)は多めにあるので座れない事はないかと思いますウニコロッケが最高に美味しかったです薄皮の衣に中身はずっしり！ウニも最初から最後まで入っていたので大満足でした小籠包は3個入り390円小籠包というよりは小さい肉まんでした唐揚げはお店のテイクアウト塩味が効いててビールに合いそうですオーダーしてから揚げてくれるので出来立てを提供してもらえるのもとても良かったです今回手羽先の唐揚げは15分かかると言われたので５分で出来る唐揚げに変更しました！熱々で美味しかったです(Translated by Google)I used it in the early afternoon on Sunday, but the closest parking lot was full.It was crowded, but I got the impression that there were a lot of tourists (foreigners)I was looking forward to eating while walking!You can go around it right away, so try going around itI ate what I wanted and walkedThere are a lot of rest areas (benches), so I don't think you can sit down.The sea urchin croquette was deliciousThe contents are heavy in the thin-skinned clothes! I was very satisfied because the sea urchin was also included from the beginning to the end.3 pieces of xiaolongbao for 390 yenIt was a small meat bun rather than a small dumplingThe deep-fried chicken has a salty taste that is taken out from the storeseems to go well with beerIt was very nice to be able to get freshly made food as it is fried after the order is placed.This time I was told that fried chicken wings take 15 minutes, so I changed it to fried chicken that can be done in 5 minutes!It was hot and delicious

I bought my Kumamoto bear plushie there. They have a vast selection of savory and sweet dishes and desserts for lunch or dinner.

This is the area below Kumamoto castle with shops and exhibits. You can get sweet and savory snacks or a full meal. There is a museum dedicated to the effects of the earthquake on the castle and its surroundings. If would like to help out with the reconstruction, there is an office for donations. ¥10,000 or more will get you a card for free entry to the castle and other local sites and museums (check the list.) Reconstruction will take many more years and requires much in funding to get it completed. Anything you can add will help.

Really nice typical japanese marketplace before you go to Castle itself. Lots of stores to buy souvenirs and eat good food.

城下町を再現した感じでお土産さんや食べ歩き、お食事ができるお店が沢山並んでて賑わって楽しい雰囲気でした。北海道から旅行で行きましたが、この雰囲気は北海道にはなく凄く楽しめました。ひとりの食べ歩きもできて、熊本城ミュージアムもありよかったです。(Translated by Google)Souvenir shop with the feeling of reproducing the castle townThere were many restaurants where you could eat while walking, and it was a lively and fun atmosphere.I traveled from Hokkaido,I really enjoyed this atmosphere, which is not in Hokkaido.You can eat while walking alone,I also liked the Kumamoto Castle Museum.

Located near the south entrance of the castle. The traditional street sells snacks, souvenirs and food.Definitely a must visit for those who are looking to pick up a komamon!

For tourist attraction, read food hall. If there are stalls selling anything other than food and drink I didn't find them.The buildings are designed to look like traditional Japanese houses so are quite pretty. The Japanese have a culture of keeping places clean so there is not the sort of overflowing bins and rubbish you would see in the west.There is an area where they put on shows, though we didn't see any so can't comment on the quality.The main attraction of Sakura no baba Josaien is the fact it serves as the way into the castle and you can get a beer on the way.

A tourist attraction spot just next to 熊本城天守閣. There is a free shuttle bus connected to these two attractions. A well-designed area, with a few restaurants and souvenirs. The performance shows there are worthy to watch too.

Really beautiful area with lots of small shops and restaurants just next to the castle.

言わずと知れた熊本城下の観光&土産スポットです。完成時に行ってから10年ぶりに訪れましたが、相変わらずの賑わいです。喫煙所でタバコ吸ってるのが全員スタッフのおじさん達というのもいかにも熊本らしくて笑えました。熊本城の早期復旧を願っています。(Translated by Google)Needless to say, it is a sightseeing and souvenir spot in Kumamoto Castle.It's been 10 years since I went there when it was completed, but it's still bustling.It was very Kumamoto-like that all the staff were uncles smoking in the smoking area, which made me laugh.We hope for the early restoration of Kumamoto Castle.

Nice for the atmosphere, but its a typical tourist trap gift shop/eatery stall. It didnt help it was rainy the day we were there and forced to buy umbrella at the gift shop (although 500 yen for one isn't such a price gouge and about par with a convenience store). But if you are looking for a one stop shop for omiyage, this is the right place.

It’s a nice place to relax and grab a quick snack or lunch before or after you go to Kumamoto castle! There’s a variety of souvenir stores and food chains to try. I recommend getting the Izumi Matcha tea which the owner grows from his own farm.

It located in between Sakuramachi Kumamoto and Kumamoto castle. It boasts a lot of restaurants, souvenir stores, and a museum. If you're lucky, you might see a mini samurai show performance. Best season to visit this place is Spring (Cherry Blossoms) and Autumn (Ginkgo trees).

A lot of food choices! They are so delicious and not expensive! Highly recommend to try the ice cream and the red bean soup! The fried snacks are also yummy!

Open at 9am, easy parking, snacks shop open at 9, some restaurants open at 10 or 11am

There's an open aire carpark next to it. Very convenient. This is a place where before u proceed to Kumamoto Castle later. There s an kumamoto Castle Museum waku waku. Worthy of going in too to understand and support the reconstruction of certain damaged part of the castle due to earthquakes.

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Nice weather with cherry blossom session is great for a visit.The castle is currently still under rebuild due to the earthquake a few years ago, causing major damage for the building and surroundings.Luckily, the main structure remains, and we still can see a nice castle standing still up there!We enjoy the surroundings and all the cherry blossom.

The renovation work is pretty much complete and I was able to view the castle from an elevated walkway wrapping around the outside. Inside the castle is a 6 storey museum going through many details about the castle. Definitely one of my favourite castles in Japan. Bring good company and you’ll enjoy it.

This is my second visit to Kumamoto castle. I came back in 2019 while it was still under repair and today the repairs were finished on the main and side keep but some other buildings are still in dire need of work after the 2016 earthquake. It is a reconstruction but it is still a beautiful castle. The unused of course does not have the taste and the character of the originals but there are so few left of the originals anyway.For the time period the castle is on extended opening time until 9pm versus the usual 4:30pm closing time of winter. This allows amazing night pictures.

Even though it is a reconstruction of the original, it's a beautiful statue with rich history entrenched from it's very foundations to the top of the citadel. Despite being damaged by an earthquake back in 2016, the resilience of a people and the structure maintained for the purpose of revitalizing this city's touristic value, can very well be appreciated by all who venture here. This is without a doubt one of the most beautiful standing castles in Japan.

Beautiful castle on par with Hemeji for size and grandeur. The interior is remade as a museum, but there are enough interactive exhibits and holdovers from the original construction that it still feels like a castle.Displays are in Japanese with limited or no English, but still enjoyable and understandable. The dark interior is refreshing on a hot day.While much of the castle is still under repair from earthquake damage, you can see some great views from the purpose-built viewing walkway.

Incredible castle. Just a shame that all explanations inside are exclusively in Japanese making it a quick visit inside for foreign tourists not speaking Japanese. Highly recommend a visit however if you are coming to Kumamoto.

wow! this castle is absolutely breathtaking !halfway destroyed after a big earthquake a couple of years ago, they're about to rebuild the entire area matter of fact stone by stone.They massively reinforced the entire castle from the ground up with a steel frame inside the masonry. therefore the interior is absolutely modern-style but still classic and original external... super splendid and massive work they've done. however it takes another 30+ years to rebuild the entire place after that huge earthquake.

Beautiful castle but sadly greatly damaged from the recent earthquake. Hopefully they continue to improve the looks as time moves on! Highly recommend checking it out. The view up top is worth it.

The castle was partially destroy during 2016 earthquake, the restoration completed in early 2021. It has been open to public for viewing since after, and it looks great. Some history of the castle inside the building, you will spend some good time there if you care to read all the information.

One of the most beautifully castle in 🇯🇵 with the nice museum telling history of the castle but unfortunately there’s only Japanese language. However it’s enjoy.ENTRANCE FEE = 800 yen / adultElementary / high school = 200 yen

Read abt the castle being rebuilt after the 2016 earthquake, thus the visit. It wasn't crowded on a Sunday tho there were batches of tourist group. Went behind the castle for seats to rest, enjoy the view and autumn 🍂 breeze...

The castle is just so elegant and rich in history. I was not expecting it to be very big. They reconstructed it after it was heavily damaged and they made the inside like a modern museum. I just had a challenge understanding the descriptions as there's no written english translation.Entrance fee for the castle along is ¥800.At the time I visited, there are many construction on-going around the area.

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This shrine is located next to the castle Kumamoto and you have one of the most beautiful views from here. Very interesting shrine and worth to visit. Unfortunately, the parking on the hill is closed to to the construction after the 2016 earthquake, so you have to park on the foot of the hill and walk there.

全国加藤さんの聖地。加藤清正を祀る神社です。この神社内から見る熊本城は最高の眺めです。日本最強の守備力を誇る熊本城の姿がよく見えますこの神社まで車で上ってこれるようです。私は三の丸の第1駐車場を利用しました。(Translated by Google)A sacred place for Kato-san all over the country. This is a shrine dedicated to Kato Kiyomasa.The view of Kumamoto Castle from inside this shrine is the best. You can clearly see Kumamoto Castle, which boasts the strongest defense in Japan.It looks like you can drive up to this shrine. I used Sannomaru's No. 1 parking lot.

Lovely shrine with a white Tori gate next to Kumamoto castle. Also nice to get a different angle photo of the castle.

2024.1.21主祭神 加藤清正公陪神 大木兼能公・韓人金宦公熊本城が綺麗に撮影出来るスポットがありました。駐車場も鳥居をくぐった所に有り。(Translated by Google)2024.1.21Main enshrined deity: Kiyomasa KatoDeities: Kaneyoshi Oki and Korean Kim Eun-sukThere was a spot where you could take beautiful pictures of Kumamoto Castle. There is also a parking lot just past the torii gate.

The construction by the Kumamoto castle is still undergoing hence we had to take detour to get to the shrine, not along there was no sign. If there would have been a sign showing the path to the shrine and we did not have to walk around the castle to get there, it would be perfect… It’s however worthy after we got the goshuin.

It has a great view of castle. Free parking for the early bird.

熊本城を築城した加藤清正公を祀った神社　一応境内に駐車スペースはあるがせっかくなので熊本城駐車場（200円/1h以降100円/1h）　に停めて熊本城ごと散策したほうがお得感あります　なお地震被害からの復旧工事中の為経路が制限されていますので事前にルートの確認はしておいたほうが良さそうです　御朱印（直書き・初穂料500円）のクオリティもなかなか　熊本城築城という素晴らしい仕事をなさった方を祀っている為か御守りの中に「仕事」関係のモノが散見されるのが独特境内から見える熊本城は本当に美しくよくぞここまで復旧できたなと感動ひとしおです(Translated by Google)A shrine dedicated to Kiyomasa Kato, who built Kumamoto Castle. There is a parking space within the grounds, but it is better to park at the Kumamoto Castle parking lot (200 yen/hour and then 100 yen/hour) and take a walk around Kumamoto Castle. Please note that the route is restricted due to restoration work from earthquake damage, so it would be a good idea to check the route in advance.The quality of the goshuin stamp (handwritten, 500 yen) is also quite impressive.The construction of Kumamoto Castle is amazing. Perhaps because it enshrines someone who has done work, it is unique that there are things related to work found among the amulets.The Kumamoto Castle that can be seen from the grounds is truly beautiful and I'm so impressed that it was able to be restored to this extent.

A nice place to stop by aside from the main Kumamoto Castle. It also has a best view for the castle from this shrine.

Recommend to walk here and enjoy the calm atmosphere. Also, you can have an amazing view of the Kumamoto Castle from here. Just around 10 minutes walk from the Kumamoto Castle, and along the road you can still see the damage caused by earthquake together with the repair progress. Worth a visit!

Has a beautiful view of the castle, cherry blossoms leading up to it, and is available to visit during the evening as well for a good view of the illuminated castle. The shrine itself is also beautiful and they have nice goshuin.

Nice place to visit on your way up or down from the castle. You get a nice view of the castle.This is free

nice shrine near the castle with decent views. be cautious as you have to walk up a super steep incline. if you do goshuincho, this place has them!

One a few openings for the public with access to the shrine and also closer view to the Kumamoto castle. Somehow cars can park very close to it.

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The most beautiful waterfalls I have ever seen in Japan. Viewing the waterfall from the cave behind it is an amazing experience! It was so beautiful and peaceful which cannot be truly experienced unless you feel it in person.The entry fee is 300 per person. Washroom and parking available.

The waterfall and surrounding forrest is beautiful. You'll get many chances to view it, even from behind!It's a bit of drive from central Kumamoto, but if you have the time and chance I'd recommend to drive there. The scenery and view from the car ride is also astonishing. There is a shuttle bus (optional, adults 300¥/kids 150¥) to get you from the nearby parking lot to the start of short walk (mostly stairs) before you get to the waterfall.Went there with my wife and her family during the last weekend of golden week so it was a bit crowded. But it wasn't really any problem to walk around.

Special photos can be taken inside the fall. Remember to being yourself a tripod, and set long-exposure for 2 or more seconds for the great photos of the fall. The car park can easily get full during weekends, and you might have to wait for a while (but not too long).

Wow! This place is so beautiful!!You can also walk behind the waterfall, which is fantastic.If you don’t take a lot of photos, like me, then 30 minutes should be enough time here. I spent almost an hour here though. I took my time and took lots of photos with my Nikon.There’s free parking available, but there is a fee to enter the waterfalls. When I went on 13Nov20, the fee was ¥300 per adult and ¥150 per child.As someone else mentioned, definitely wear good shoes. I had my hiking shoes on so I didn’t have a problem, but some parts can get slippery. Especially when walking down to go behind the waterfall.The path leading to the waterfall is good and well maintained.

Well worth the drive here! It's a short flight of stairs and you can see the waterfall! You can walk behind it or go down to the flat ground to take some nice photos!

If no car can very challenging to reach here. And surrounding just this attraction. But it is very nice indeed

One of the best places to cool down the heat in this deadly hot summer in Japan!!! Mostly covered in shadow of trees making the place more relaxing... There’s like a nice and shallow pond under the falls that is very good to make yourself swim (with your kids also!). The scenery is surely beautiful. It is a couple hours driving from the central Kumamoto but is worth visiting!!!

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The park is calm and peaceful. I saw a lot of locals jogging here in the morning. I have tried to enter this park at night for the river walk and night view. However, it sad tht i cant find the public car park. Therefore, i left and come back again on the next morning. Then, i find a public car park near the other side of entrance. I have submitted this car park to google map and hopefully they will approve it the soonest possible for others conveniences.

A really tiny park overlooking the River

Good place

(Translated by Google) The view is good and it feels good.The fireworks at the tourist festival are also great.(Original)眺めが良く気持ちがいいです。観光祭の花火も最高です。

(Translated by Google) The view from Mikuma River Park is the best.On a clear day, the Kokonoe Mountains can be seen in the distance.You can see up to(Original)三隈川公園からの眺め最高です。天気の良い日は遠くは九重山系まで見渡せます。

(Translated by Google) The area around the Mikuma River is a great walking course. The Hita River Tourism Festival is held in May, and the town of Hita is very lively. The parade by elementary school students in the city is also very good. At night, a fireworks display is held even though it's a bit chilly.I hope it will be held successfully this year. I hope it will return to its former bustle soon.(Original)三隈川周辺は散歩コースとして最高です。5月には日田川開き観光祭が開かれ、日田の街はすごく賑わいます。市内の小学生によるパレードも非常に良いです。夜にはちょっと肌寒い中で花火大会も開かれます。今年は無事開催されるといいですね。早くもとの賑わいに戻って欲しいと願っています。

(Translated by Google) Next to the statue of the Kappa named Hita, there is a statue of a cormorant holding a sweetfish in its mouth. It is said that in the Hita region, fishermen have long had a custom of catching sweetfish by launching cormorants from their boats. Maybe that's why I was able to see a lot of cormorants by the river.(Original)히타라는 이름을 가진 캇파 동상 옆에는 가마우지가 은어를 물고 있는 동상이 있어요. 히타 지역에선 예로부터 어부들이 배에서 가마우지를 날려 은어를 잡는 풍습이 있었다고 하네요. 그래서인지 강가에서 가마우지를 많이 볼 수 있었어요.

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Nice shopping area with shops and restaurants. The ambient is nice and casual to walk around in the area.

We went here for the festival with lanterns on November 11, 2023. The evening is not typical on most days and I believe shops are closed at 5-6 pm. However, the street is a heritage area though the town is not well known.

It's not so crowded during weekdays. Most of the shops are selling souvenirs.

We reached this place at abt 3+And most of the shops were either closed or abt to close for the day.Nothing much to do here.

I understood why this place is called little Kyoto.very traditional and antique

Nice old shopping street. Lots of shops selling wooden clog shoes. The Sui cheesecake roll is really good too!

have nice place to visit for both traveller and tourist. highly recommended

It felt like I was visiting an old country town that regular people lived. Not a tourist attraction. Anyway everything closed before 5pm even the brewery.

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9 Mamedamachi, Hita, Oita 877-0005, Japan

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Nice fruits and vegetables with fair price. There are different kinds of みかん🍊for guests to have a try

Good place to stop and walk around

(Translated by Google) I understand that the pool is closed at this time, but there is almost no information in the information center, and the walking path that used to exist is also in the weed field. It was a little before 10 o'clock on Sunday, but nowhere was open and only the toilet was used.(Original)この時期プールが閉館なのはわかりますがインフォメーションセンターには殆ど情報がなく以前はあったであろう散歩道も雑草畑に。日曜の10時少し前でしたがどこも開店しておらずトイレのみの使用に…。

(Translated by Google) This roadside station is located just after entering Kumamoto from f*ckuoka Prefecture. The parking lot is wide and easy to park. There are souvenir shops and restaurants. There is also a pool, and the parking lot gets crowded in the summer with families using the pool.Locally grown vegetables and fruits are sold at low prices. Since chestnuts are famous, there are many products related to chestnuts. Also, it is famous for its eggs, so they sell a lot of them.When I went there, there were many stalls and it was quite busy. It looks like the current restaurant will open in April 2023. Kumamoto's famous red beef bowl was on sale.(Original)福岡県から熊本に入ってすぐくらいにある道の駅です。駐車場も広く停めやすいです。物産館やレストランがあります。プールもあり、夏はプールを利用する家族連れで駐車場が混み合います。地元で採れた野菜や果物が安く売っています。栗が有名なので栗に関する商品が多くあります。また、卵が有名なのかたくさん売られています。行ったときは、出店も多く出店していてかなり賑わっていました。2023年の4月に今のレストランがオープンしたみたいです。熊本名物の赤牛丼が売っていました。

(Translated by Google) This is a roadside station located in the mountains near the border of f*ckuoka and Kumamoto prefectures on National Route 3.The parking lot is spacious, and locally grown vegetables and fruits are lined up.This time I bought bamboo shoots😌I think you can enjoy them depending on the season.(Original)国道3号線の福岡県と熊本県の境界付近の山あいにある道の駅です～駐車場も広めで、地元と採れた野菜や果物が並んでいて今回は筍を買いました😌季節に応じて楽しめる所だと思います。

(Translated by Google) Date and time: 2024.2.25 (Sun)Location: Yamaga City (Kumamoto Prefecture)“Yamaga City Current Trip Part 3”😜Talk``Yesterday, I got a phone call from my brother inviting my sister to go to Yamaga.''So, my brother and his wife, my sister, and I got into my brother's beloved car and started our journey.Well, I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of unusual journey it will be 😘[Itinerary]③Roadside Station Kakoku OgurikanThen we decided to visit a roadside station that we saw on the way to the site, so we decided to have lunch there.When I entered the restaurant, I saw that the red beef bowl was 2,500 yen, which is a high tourist price, so I went to the shop corner and bought taro, karaage, and chive balls and karaimo tempura for lunch. While I was eating it in the smoking area, my younger brother's wife bought some pork buns, and the four of us filled ourselves up.Afterwards, we moved to the dagojiru booth and enjoyed the delicious dagojiru made by Eikichi Yazawa's T-shirt master and his wife along with Yazawa Song.(Original)日時:2024.2.25（日）場所:山鹿市（熊本県）「山鹿市現調旅行　第三弾」😜トーク「昨日、山鹿へ行くぞ」と弟から妹へのお誘い電話がありました。ってことで弟夫婦、妹と私の4人で弟の愛車に乗って珍道中がスタートしました。さてさてどんな珍道中になるか楽しみ楽しみ😘[行程]③道の駅　鹿北　小栗館それでは現場の道中で見かけた道の駅でどうだという事になりそこでランチすることになりました。レストランに入るとあか牛丼2,500円と高額の観光値段だったので売店コーナで里芋、唐芋やランチようにとニラ玉と唐芋天ぷらを購入しました。それを私が喫煙所で食べてると弟嫁が豚まんを買ってきて4人で腹ごしらえしました。その後、だご汁ブースに移動すると「矢沢永吉」ティーシャツマスター夫妻が矢沢ソングと共に作るだご汁を美味しくいただきました。

(Translated by Google) I saw Yamaga Japanese chestnuts in the sweets fair booklet, so I went to try them.I was told that the Maro Mini Parfait was recommended, but it was hot so I decided on the Chocolate Maron Shake. It was rich, creamy, and delicious. Perhaps because it was a weekday, it wasn't too crowded and I was able to sit down and eat. Many kinds of seasonal mandarin oranges were on sale.(Original)山鹿和栗をスイーツフェアの冊子に載っていたので食べに行きました。マロミニパフェがおすすめということでしたが、暑くてチョコマロンシェイクにしました。濃厚でクリームたっぷりで美味しかったです。平日のせいか、そんなに混んでなくてゆっくり座って食べることができました。旬のみかんが何種類も売っていました。

(Translated by Google) A roadside station located at the northern end of Kumamoto Prefecture on National Route 3, near the prefectural border with f*ckuoka. There is a good selection of products, and you can even get the famous Yamaga confectionery Toro Monaka. In addition, you can find various Kumamoto specialties such as Kumamoto's local food, Kiminari Dango.(Original)国道3号線の熊本県北端、福岡との県境近くにある道の駅。品揃えもよく山鹿銘菓灯籠最中もゲット可能。このほか熊本の郷土食いきなり団子などいろいろな熊本名物にも出会える。

(Translated by Google) A roadside station with a very large parking lotAlthough it is located in the mountains, it feels like a stylish roadside station with a very nice atmosphere.(Original)駐車場がすごく広い道の駅山あいにありますがとても雰囲気のいいお洒落な道の駅って感じです。

(Translated by Google) Fresh vegetables and fruits grown locally are on display.The side dishes made with those ingredients also look delicious.The red beef bowl at Niku Shokudo Yokayoka, which is popular in Kumamoto, is exquisite.I didn't have time today, so I bought some jumbo skewers that were grilled outside. You can fully enjoy the meat.I don't know when the event will be held, but it looks like we'll have a fun time playing monkey mawashi.There was a pool in the back, and it was crowded with many parents and children.More than half of the stations were from outside the prefecture, such as Kurume and f*ckuoka, but I think it's a wonderful roadside station for families.(Original)地元で採れた新鮮な野菜や果物が並んでいる。その食材で作った惣菜も美味しそう。熊本では人気の 肉食堂よかよかの赤牛丼は絶品。今日は時間が無かったので 外で焼かれてたジャンボ串を購入。肉を存分に味わえる。開催のタイミングは分からないが 猿まわしをやっていて 楽しい時間を過ごせそうだ。奥には プールが有り 大勢の親子連れで賑わっていた。半分以上が 久留米や福岡等の県外ナンバーだったが ファミリー向けの素敵な道の駅だと思う。

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4186-130 Kahokumachi Iwano, Yamaga, Kumamoto 861-0603, Japan

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Am a potter hence wanted to visit this place to possibly make some ceramics or buy some unique pieces. However, there were probably only 4-5 shops that were opened, with many store owners being quite nonchalant and products were limited. Not as wide of a range as one would’ve expected. Interesting to still see how they pound the yellow clay using the force of the water. Love the cute (and only food store) soba and udon shop!

It is somewhat unfortunate that it was not easy to purchase the pottery because there was no separate explanation about it. The store consists of about 8-9 stores.

When art, tradition, and nature seamlessly fuse, the resulting uniqueness establishes an identity of its own. Originality can't be replicated nor transferred; it exclusively resides within the soul of the creator. This is what it is.

Traditional village full of potters. The museum is a great place to start. You can then wander down the road and visit all the pottery studios and shops. Everything is handmade, without machinery. The clay is even pounded by the power of the stream running through the village. Very narrow roads to and from the village.

A village dedicated to pottery. Serene and tranquil, located in the middle of mountain and forest. Really nice walking in the village and admiring all the pottery items.

This pottery village is a gem! Totally connected with the natural environment, river water is used to grind the clay taken from the river bank, very fine grinding, the potters move their wheel with their feet, the kilns are built using the natural inclination of the terrain and use the small wood pieces that remain from the local wood shops in the surroundings, I met potters with 50 years of expertise. And the local cafe prepares teuchi soba nooddles. This cafe is almost on top of the river, soft refreshing wind enters from the window and refreshes the air and brings the music of a calm stream. The lady in charge of the restaurant was very kind, loved it!

Beautiful, quiet and a great range of high quality traditional pottery. Items are mostly 1000yen and up (each). If you know what you are interested in and need a beautiful addition to your tableware, you will find it here. Spend just under 10000yen on 5 items.

One of my favorite places in Kyushu! Every October they do a big firing and have many wares available. I fell in love with Japanese pottery after visiting the first time around 2013.

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Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum is one of three facilities on Kyushu ( including Chiran and Bansei in Kagoshima) dedicated to the memory of the Japan Imperial Army Special Attack Force aka "Kamikaze" suicide pilots. Tachiarai was the former location of the Imperial Army's pilot academy that by 1944 became a center for the rapid training and dispatch of suicide pilots. The museum is notable for its display of a Type Zero fighter aircraft and a Type K27, which was restored after being recovered from the bottom of Hakata Bay, in the main exhibit hall. The remainder of the exhibits are mostly portrait photos of the special attack pilots, their final letters to family, and artifacts. The museum would be more properly called a "war memorial" rather than peace memorial, as there is no context presented regarding the sacrifice of the pilots, soldiers and civilians that were killed in the final months of the war. The museum theater tells the unfortunate story of the local village, which greatly prospered when the army aviation academy was established. As the war progressed and turned against Japan, the academy became a training center for suicide pilots and that caused the base to become a target for a massive B-29 bombing raid at the end of March 1945. The raid damaged the airbase, but also devastated the village including the death of many civilians, including children. There is no context presented as to why despite being an obvious target, the town was not evacuated and there is no context presented on the situation in Japan which allowed senior commanders to send boys to their death on one way suicide missions. The exhibition shows that the average age of the pilots was about 23, with many 18-22 years old. They knew nothing but war almost their entire lives. Most of the boys were quickly trained to reach a minimal skill level, then waited for their special orders. Almost all the missions failed. The few that were successful caused terrible, but inconsequential damage on the US Navy. The museum presents the results in the light of success, which is not historically accurate. It would be much more interesting if all of the Kyushu peace museums included context including the responsibility of the leaders whose failures resulted in the tragic deaths of the pilots and civilians. After looking at so many striking portrait photographs of the pilots (they had photographs taken in pilot gear or had portraits created post mortem) the question remains were the 3,898 suicide pilots heroes or victims? My view is they are both, and were needlessly wasted in the prime of the their youth by the senior commanders. They are tragic heroic victims. But one consolation, is the pilots get their photos and biography recorded and presented in a beautiful museum, while the many other millions of victims of WWII do not get that privilege. A visit to the Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum shows the dark side of war. It's well worth a visit, even without the context and the restored Type Zero fighter is a gem. Access is by car or the super cute Amagi Railroad. A short walk from the tiny station.

This war museum is one of the best here in f*ckuoka, the staff are really nice and polite.600 ¥ for adults, 500¥ for students and 400¥ for children

Being able to see a Zero up close and personal was amazing. Reading about and watching on TV doesn't do justice to this technological marvel. Once you're up close you can really see the level of mastery by engineers, craftsmen, and pilots who employed it. The co*ckpit has literally no armor. Thin aluminum skin between pilot and sky. Just amazing!

This is a war museum not a peace museum. It is great if you are a fan of the engineering and design marvel that is THE Zero fighter jet. It is also great if you want to see Japan’s stance towards the war. It was presented that their airforce was defending their homeland, when anyone who read history knows they were the one who started it. It’s also priceless to see the sad sacrifice of 18-22 years old pilots who were known as the ‘Kamikaze’, and the museum glorified their sacrifices. However it is biased, very biased, and the bias is interesting to see. Also, please prepare Google translation because there is almost no English caption provided for obvious reasons.

zero and 震電 planes were cool but it glorifies the suicide bombers 神風特攻 who are just brainwashed kids dying for nothing

A portion of most signs were in English. I felt the museum did an excellent job of conveying that Tachiarai Airfield started in 1919 and was an airfield that had commercial service as well as military purposes. That Tachiarai grew from nothing to a decent sized town along with the airfield. That they had exceptional engineering and were proud of their their craft. This where the lack of English signs grew challenging because they seem to allude that those engineers went on to design the shinkansen bullet train, but there were only pictures, no English. Then there are 1/200 scale airplane models, and old uniforms and gear next to the zero fighter. They had information and maps about the seven times the airfield was bombed in 1945. They had pictures of women and children along side 11 American airmen, and around 100 or more Japanese soldiers and airmen killed presumably around the airfield as a reminder to the importance of peace. Also near the entrance they had an origami bird that Barrack Obama had folded with Carolyn Kennedy in the White House with two excellent letters he had written to various Japanese to explain reinforcing the importance of peace. The reason for four stars was that you can only take pictures of the zero fighter. They did have wonderful docent with a translation to point out the B29 silhouette on the ceiling, the map of the airfield on the floor, and there were more exhibits on the second floor and on the other side of the entrance. It was a great experience. One that will stick with me more than most of my history classes.

In case you didn't know, this is one of the major launching points for the infamous kamikaze zeroes! During WWII, Kurume City was burned to ashes by the allies. There's an unspoken, but clear sense of strong pride by the locals of the courage these pilots had and the sacrifice they made. The richness of history here is understated in the history books.

Said to be the best in the East at the time, the Japanese Imperial Army’s Tachiarai Airport and its related facilities were positioned in the vast expanse of land that straddled the borders of Asakura City, Ogori City, Chikuzen Town, and Tachiarai Town before World War Ⅱ. However, these facilities were destroyed by the air attacks that occured primarily on March 27 and 30, 1945, claiming many victims (including children who were going home from school).Chikuzen Town’s Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum was modeled after the airplane hanger that the Tachiarai Airport housed. It offers an introduction to the Tachiarai Airport, its related facilities, and Japan’s aviation technology, as well as facts about the air attacks and the Kamikaze Special Attack Unit who graduated from Tachiarai Fly School. The museum also displays the only Type 97 Fighter plane in the world (hoisted from Hakata Bay and restored in 1996) and an actual Mitsubishi A6M Zero Fighter plane.As its name suggests, the Tachiarai Peace Memorial Musuem’s primary goal is to stress the importance of peace. At its center, the museum honors the victims of the air attacks by displaying their portraits. There is also a reading room where volunteer readers and people who survived the war share their expertise and experiences, as well as a theater.

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This outlet is large and has many options. They range from shoe brand shops to clothing outlets to confectionery. There is also a food court with restaurants such as Ippudo. However, the food court is very crowded and it is hard to find an area to sit. However, I still think it is a great outlet and I recommend people to come here.

This outlet has many brands and it is easy to walk in one round. All shops are in ground floor. Public transportation to this outlet is a little bit less and need to catch the bus with the right schedule.

Very good place for shopping, friendly service, food court available for food selection.

Lots of great stores. Great deals. Dog friendly. Dogs must be in a stroller or holder. Some stores might require them to be fully sealed in the stroller or carrier before going in (Nike). There is a trash can for dog poop before going into the outlet

Tosu Premium Outlet is highly recommended to those who enjoy shopping! The easiest way to get to the outlet from f*ckuoka city is by bus. The bus departs from Nish*tetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal and the journey is approximately an hour. The return bus fare is very reasonable but there is only one trip on weekdays.There are some very good bargains for a few brands like Levis, Coach, Kate-Spade, and Adidas but in general, the discounts from most stores are not great. Some of the items and handbags are rather out of season. There are over 100 stores in this premium outlet and a few good hours are definitely needed just to visit half of the shops.There is a clean and comfortable food court located within the premium outlets and apart from Japanese food, Korean & fusion cuisine is available. There is also a Baskin-Robbins in the food court. Weekdays are the best to visit and it is never crowded at all!

Not all stores offered genuinely appealing bargains! Some of them was so obviously out-of-dated as stores only took a fraction of discount out of the original price-tag! The dining choices were almost limited!

Very good parking facilities. Good and big cafeteria. If they have more branded shops, i would give 5 stars

Very crowded over the weekend. Majority of the shops are the same as other premium outlets, Nike, New Balance etc.

Various brand. Some shops have great offers. Each of my family members bought a pair of ASICS shoes.

It's just like a premium outlet back in America. It has all the big name brands and then some. We walked to the outlet from the train station, so we didn't buy a lot of stuff. There is so much stuff, it's a shoppers' dream place.

Had a great time in Tosu Premium Outlet,- there’s bus No.20 to Tosu station,- and bus No.30 to Yayoigaoka station,- both about 15-20mins wait,- there’s taxi there too, but I recommend the bus it’s just 200-280yen dirt cheap,There’re restaurants and food court too, I recommend the food court because the queue is not that long and the food is cheaper, I ate around 2pm and the crowd is still there, don’t recommend to eat at 12pm you need to queue really long,- the selection at BAPE is really limited if you’re going Tosu premium outlet for this, all sizes probably S-M, hardly L, the coach pricing wise is slightly more expensive than US premium outlets, but there’s more stocks compared to US, and the quality that they took care of the products is superb, you can drop by FrancFranc too lotsa furnitures and stuff you can buy there, Mr.Tanabe from Coach Men is awesome, there’s GAP and SEIKO, I took a photo of the map and list of shops, do take a look

one of the best outlet stores near f*ckuoka. check the store list first and plan for a visit. plenty of car parks across the road. if you visit on new year's day, you may need to line up early to get the Happy Bags for extra good deal.

Very Beautiful and nice location and had a wonderful experience. I always visit in Tosu Outlets... Its good and relaxing visit the store and shopping.#Free_Parking 👍

it's not as crowded nor as busy as the Tokyo/Kobe premium outlets, so made it so relaxing and enjoyable to shop here! lots of brands and big place, could spend hours in here! once arrive, go to the tourist information centre then you can redeem coupons upon presenting your passport.

Very comfortable and relax outlet. It's not as huge as the one in Gotemba. However, it's much closer if you rent a car.Quite a lot of brands are there and discounted items are attractive.You can easily spend the whole day in the outlet.

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It’s a beautiful museum. It’s free! I got to see a skit and learned history in Saga.

Visited in January 2020. Reconstruction of the main keep of Saga Castle built in 1838, during the last years of the Edo Period. It is one of the largest wooden reconstructions in Japan. There are historic exhibitions in the museum and it is open to public. Need to remove shoe in locker before entering. Main entrance is located near Naomasa Statue / NHK building

A small but nicely setup museum for a city level. Typical content includes area nature, history, key local figures, local life depicting, etc. Free of charge. Good place for people who want to have some local knowledge.

No admission charge even for museum. So many sakura, good for photo shots

Saga light fest. This festival is on around October (2 week periods).

Had a super time walking through the castle museum. Met loads of Japanese kids who were more interested in me and my wife than learning about the rich history of Saga castle and the great king who ruled the area many centuries ago.

Awesome

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2 Chome-18-1 Jonai, Saga, 840-0041, Japan

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Pretty awesome collection of Japanese prehistory. Many of the explanations are in English and park entrance/parking fees are real cheap. Sites are spread out so be prepared to walk about 4 miles to see everything and the kids playground is pretty awesome as well! One restaurant on site and it’s at the entrance.

It's an extremely large area. The train is about the same distance from Yoshinogari Koen Station or Kanzaki Station. I want to be prepared to walk steadily. It feels good when the weather is nice. You can learn about jar coffins. The experience center is also fun.

Very interesting. I travelled from Kurume, f*ckuoka. This village had fun activities for families to do e.g. make your own magatama which takes 1 hour (I thought I could do it quicker but no, I couldn't). There was also a festival here the day I went so keep that in mind if when visiting. Otherwise, I don't think theres many food options apart from a restaurant/cafe at the beginning.Great views of the area and cute/interesting historical place. Worth a visit

Yoshinogari Historical Park, Kanzaki-gun, Saga-kenHave you ever wondered about the fascinating history of Yayoi & Jomon?The yoshinogari archaeological site of excavation, preservation & ruins holds some unspoken secrets waiting to be discovered. Let’s dive into the past and uncover the mysteries that have been hidden for centuries!You can learn about the history of this place by visiting it. It’s a fascinating place indeed.Opening hours: 9:00 Am to 17:00Entrance Fee: Ranges from 460¥There are museum programs where you can learn to make fire and crafting accessories and knives.Magama bead making-250¥You can check their website for more information and programs.Website: yoshinogari.jp/en/

This area may not be considered as big of a tourist spot, but it has some unique areas.This archaeological site has been recreated painstakingly to show how the ancient people lived back then. For example, where the villagers kept their food, weapons and where they buried the dead.Despite being a little remote, this park is definitely a real deal!

Wonderful archeological site . The reconstruction is a window to the past, allowing you to walk in the footsteps of the Yayoi period, really a learning and living museum where you can even get your hands dirty to create your very own souvenir!

Very nice open air museum / park. The signs were translated in english and a nice volunteer guide came to explain some of the history of the place. I saw many families and I agree it's a nice activity for kids, they will love being able to enter the houses.

The park is way bigger than one would expect (maybe) and if you love history, certainly make your way out here. They even have workshops and I loved the one I joined because I love stones. Seeing the Yayoi life in the past was a good experience. You can walk around the park to check out the old houses and the ancient burial. There is a roving bus. There’s a big part of the park that’s good for kids (or so the guide at the community center told me because I didn’t explore that part). Worth visiting!

You can see a life around 3 a.c. It was fun to wonder around old houses. I got to see the excavation site. It was very nice to see how we discover life in Yayoi era. The park is huge.

Plentiful of open spaces and historical artifacts built to scale. A fun place for the family amidst nature. The park is huge. For a start, take the free shuttle bus to go round the park. Then select places of specific interest to you. Bring along food for a small picnic (there are also provisions for BBQ on site) as the restaurant maybe fully booked up. Enjoy!

Very cool experience for a visit to the museum or to just have a picnic in the park. The grounds are beautiful and they have daily activities that you can do for an additional fee. Also, they have multiple paid parking lots around the place. It’s huge so plan to do a lot of walking.

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