Kumamoto

Kumamoto, Aso

Kumamoto is a land of nature and history centered around the majestic Kumamoto Castle. Experience the volcanic landscapes of Mount Aso and the green beauty of Minami-Aso. Relax in Kurokawa Onsen or raft down the Kuma River. With local delicacies, scenic views, and warm hospitality, Kumamoto offers adventure and comfort in equal measure.

From Tokyo: 1h 45m

From Osaka: 1h 10m

From Fukuoka: Shinkansen 40m

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Kumamoto Prefecture

Kumamoto Prefecture

Kumamoto Prefecture is located in the center of Kyushu and is an appealing land where overwhelming nature and deep historical culture breathe, such as Mt. Aso, which has one of the world's largest calderas, and Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's three great castles. It is known for its abundant water resources and the fresh seafood, as well as gourmet foods like the brand Aka-ushi (red beef) that benefits from those blessings. In addition, there are many atmospheric hot spring resorts such as Kurokawa Onsen, which provide deep healing for the mind and body to visitors. This land, where the powerful...

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Kumamoto City

Kumamoto City is a very vibrant city where Kumamoto Castle is a symbol, and history, culture, nature, and delicious food are perfectly harmonized. The historical townscape that has prospered as a castle town makes you feel the good old Japanese heart even in modern urban functions. In this city where streetcars run through the city and people warmly welcome travelers, it is optimal for travelers who want to spend time with peace of mind unique to Japan. Gourmet foods such as delicious ramen and horse sashimi are also famous, and it can be said to be an irresistible city for...

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Aso City

Aso City is located in the magnificent caldera of Mt. Aso and is a city attractive for its overwhelming volcanic energy and vast grassland landscape. The view from Daikanbo is visited by many travelers from all over the world as a place where you can enjoy the formative beauty of the earth created by volcanoes at once. Here, you can feel the wisdom of people living with the activities of volcanoes and the spiritual world of Japan's traditional nature worship. Hot springs are also abundant, and you can refresh your mind and body deeply while soaking in the blessings of...

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Feel the Heartbeat of the Earth: A Journey to Aso, One of the World’s Largest Calderas — 360-Degree Panoramic Views and Sacred Green Paths to Another Dimension —

Aso Crater

Aso-Kuju National Park

Aso-Kuju National Park

Crater East Observatory

Crater East Observatory

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Top Landmarks

Must-visit iconic spots that define Japan.

Kumamoto Castle

Kumamoto Castle

Kumamoto Castle is Kumamoto's symbol that emits an overwhelming presence, counted as one of Japan's three major famous castles. The heroic stone walls and the beautiful castle structure based on black convey the turbulent historical romance of the Sengoku warlords to the present. The figure that has achieved reconstruction from the earthquake symbolizes the indomitable spirit of the people of Kumamoto and gives deep impression to visitors. The beautiful scenery viewed while strolling through the castle's vast grounds is a masterpiece, and it is also known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms in spring. For travelers around the world...

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Sakura-no-Baba Johsaien

Sakura-no-Baba Johsaien

Sakura-no-Baba Johsaien is a tourism base located at the foot of Kumamoto Castle, where you can fully enjoy Kumamoto's food and culture. Here, you can learn about warlords' history and culture while tasting Kumamoto's traditional dishes and sweets. Touching local warm hospitality in a lively atmosphere allows you to fully enjoy the charm of Kumamoto City. Convenient as a base for strolling, it is a place where historical emotion and modern vitality harmonize, and you can create the best memories for visiting travelers.

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Daikanbo

Daikanbo is the highest place in Aso's outer rim, and is a superb view spot where you can overlook one of the world's largest calderas. The scenery overlooking from there is a masterpiece panorama woven by the volcano's giant crater and the appearance of the five Aso peaks spreading inside, and it overwhelms all travelers who visit. It is also known as a place where sea of clouds are easily generated, and if you visit in the early morning, you can have a fantastic experience as if you are walking above the clouds. For those who want to feel the...

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Aso Crater

Aso Crater is a place where you can directly feel that the earth is still alive, and you can tour world-rare volcanic activity up close. The volcanic smoke that rises up and the overwhelming energy transmitted from the crater teach visiting travelers the earth's terrible life force and beauty. Its rough scenery is shocking enough to lose words and becomes a lifelong memory. For those who want to experience the figure of Japan's nature living with volcanoes with their five senses and want to touch nature's wonders, it is the best sacred place that should be visited. Experience the wonder...

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Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine

Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine

Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine is a very mysterious and beautiful shrine standing quietly in Aso's rich forest. The sacred air woven by more than 100 stone lanterns lined up on the approach and the trees of the deep forest invites visitors to another world. In particular, the huge wind hole called "Uto-iwa" has overwhelming power, and you are wrapped in a sensation as if you have lost your way in the world of Japanese mythology. Its overwhelming solemnity and silence give deep peace and inspiration to the hearts of visitors. For travelers who wish to experience the spiritual world of Japan's...

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Kurokawa Onsen

Kurokawa Onsen is a very beautiful and prestigious hot spring resort that conveys the emotion of Japan's good old hot spring town to the present. The entire hot spring town is unified with a beautiful design that harmonizes with nature, giving overwhelming peace to visitors. Exploring the open-air baths of each inn is the best experience to enjoy Japan's hot spring culture to the heart. For travelers seeking traditional Japanese healing away from the city's hustle and bustle, it is the best sacred place that should be visited at least once in your life. If you want to refresh both...

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Nabegataki Falls

Nabegataki Falls

Nabegataki Falls is a beautiful waterfall that flows down gracefully like a curtain of water, and is known as a very rare spot where you can walk on the back side of the waterfall. The rich forest seen from the back of the waterfall and the brightness of the flowing water are fantastic sceneries as if you are in a fantasy world. This place where you can experience nature's strength and kindness directly with your five senses gives healing from the heart to visitors. Completely forget the city's hustle and bustle, and for travelers who wish to purify their mind...

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Sakitsu Settlement in Amakusa

Sakitsu Settlement in Amakusa

The Sakitsu Settlement in Amakusa is a beautiful and sacred settlement that conveys the history of unique Christian faith, also registered as a World Heritage site. The Gothic-style Sakitsu Church, which stands as if it melts into the scenery of a fishing village, gives a strong impression to visitors as a unique landscape where Japan's traditional village culture and Western faith are fused. If you walk along the old streets overlooking the quiet sea, you can feel the weight of history and the history of people's prayers on your skin. Having escaped excessive tourism, this place brings an unforgettable, valuable,...

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Suizenji Jojuen Garden

Suizenji Jojuen Garden

Suizenji Jojuen Garden is a very beautiful and prestigious daimyo garden created in the early Edo period. The garden, centered on a pond where spring water from Aso springs out, and with a Tsukiyama modeled after Mt. Fuji, can be said to be a crystal of traditional Japanese aesthetic sense. Flowers of each season color the garden, giving overwhelming peace to visitors. The beautiful landscape viewed while strolling slowly around the pond is fantastic enough to make you forget the passage of time. This place, where you can feel the harmony of nature that Japan's good old beauty and predecessors...

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Hakkaku Tunnel

Hakkaku Tunnel is a very rare and photogenic spot that conveys the history of former railway construction to the present. The unique shape where the octagonal cross-sections continue conveys the beauty of Japan's civil engineering heritage. Harmonies with rich nature around it attract many photographers and travelers. For those who want to touch history's heritage and want to find a heart-soothing time in calm nature, it is a wonderful place worth visiting. Soak in history's romance, and try spending a special time looking at yourself.

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Authentic Local Experiences

Deep dive into authentic Japanese culture.

Kuma River Rafting “HAPPY SURPRISE”

Kuma River Rafting “HAPPY SURPRISE”

Kuma River Rafting "HAPPY SURPRISE" is the best adventure experience where you can enjoy Kuma River's rapids with friends. The contrast of the thrilling rapids descent and the calm flow shown occasionally gives overwhelming impression to visiting people. For travelers who want to become one with nature's energy and want to refresh deeply both mind and body, it is the best stage of adventure that can make the best memories. For travelers who want to fully enjoy Japan's wonderful nature charm with their five senses and want to deepen bonds with companions, it is the best place I heartily want...

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Itsuki Bungee

Itsuki Bungee is a very thrilling and moving activity performed in Itsuki Village, which boasts rich nature and Kuma River gorge beauty. Jumping down from above a beautiful gorge is a thrill and liberation that you will never forget for a lifetime. For adventure-loving travelers who want to jump into the懐 of great nature and want to exceed their own limits, it is the best place that promises deep impression. For those who want to fully enjoy Japan's great nature with their five senses and want to make special memories, it is a place I heartily want to recommend as...

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Sky Zip Line “Shiradake”

Sky Zip Line “Shiradake”

Sky Zip Line "Shiradake" is a thrilling and moving activity where you can enjoy Amakusa's magnificent nature from the sky. The sense of openness as if you are flying and the beautiful sea and mountain scenery spreading under your eyes give visiting travelers unforgettable impacts. If you enjoy this experience feeling nature's activities directly, you can refresh both mind and body deeply. For adventure-loving travelers, it is the best place where you can fully enjoy Japan's great nature with your five senses and make special memories. Please try it and enjoy the superb view from the sky.

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Clear Stream Kabe-gawa Kayak Experience

Clear Stream Kabe-gawa Kayak Experience

The clear stream Kabe-gawa activity kayaking experience is the best activity where you can fully enjoy the nature of the Kabe-gawa, which boasts one of the best transparency in Japan, with your whole body. If you paddle through beautiful water that seems transparent, you can experience a wonderful sensation of being one with great nature. For adventure-loving travelers, it is the best place where you can enjoy Japan's wonderful river culture with your five senses. If you want to refresh deeply both mind and body and make unforgettable memories, it is the best place that promises the best impression.

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Aso Nature Land

Aso Nature Land

Aso Nature Land is a great adventure base where you can enjoy Aso's magnificent great nature to the fullest. Through various activities such as paragliding and trekking, you can fully enjoy Aso's volcano energy and the beauty of vast grasslands with your whole body. Jumping into the懐 of great nature, flying in the sky, and running through the mountains gives you refreshment of both mind and body deeply, and makes you forget daily fatigue. For adventure-loving travelers, it is the best adventure stage where you can enjoy Japan's great nature with your five senses and make unforgettable memories.

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Moritaka Hamono-ten

Moritaka Hamono-ten

Moritaka Hamono-ten is a wonderful knife shop in Yatsushiro City that inherits Japan's traditional forging technique. Knives created carefully by skilled craftsmen one by one are highly evaluated from all over the world for their sharpness and beauty. The space where you can touch the spirit of traditional manufacturing and the forging soul that leads to Japanese swords gives intellectual stimulation to visiting travelers. For those who want to touch Japan's good old traditional culture and real crafts and want to meet special gems for life, it is a wonderful famous place I heartily want to visit.

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Isshochi Pear Orchard

Isshochi Pear Orchard

Isshochi Pear Orchard is a wonderful place where you can enjoy delicious pears grown in this land blessed with rich water and soil. Isshochi, named after an auspicious name, is said to bring good luck to visiting people. The fresh and sweet pear taste makes you feel the blessings of Japan's rich agriculture. Time spent through strolling in the orchard or pear picking, touching nature's richness and people's warm activities, gives pleasant peace. For those who want to feel Japan's country life scenery and want to refresh deeply both mind and body, it is the best healing place.

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Kumamura Terraced Rice Fields Matsutani Terraced Rice Fields

Kumamura Terraced Rice Fields Matsutani Terraced Rice Fields

Kumamura Terraced Rice Fields Matsutani Terraced Rice Fields are places where Japan's traditional agricultural activities remain as beautiful scenery. Terraced rice fields that stack in many layers color the mountain surface, and their appearance showing expressions according to the season makes visitors feel Japan's original landscape. This beautiful scenery is proof of the history in which predecessors cherished nature and lived together, and it gives overwhelming peace to visitors. If you stroll around the terraced rice fields leisurely, you can feel Japan's good old heart and refresh both mind and body deeply. For those who want to feel the heart...

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Local Stays

Charming inns and stays for your journey.

Keiryu Villa Itsuki

Keiryu Villa Itsuki

Keiryu Villa Itsuki is a wonderful lodging facility where you can spend luxurious and calm moments in the nature of Itsuki Village. While looking at the beautiful river flow, relaxing in a space full of warmth of wood is a blissful moment that makes you forget daily fatigue. For travelers who want to jump into the懐 of great nature and want to look back at themselves in silence, it is the best hideaway-like place. While feeling the atmosphere of Japan's wonderful Satoyama and warm hospitality, please refresh deeply both mind and body.

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Michi-no-Eki Misato

Michi-no-Eki Misato

Michi-no-Eki Misato is a lively tourism base where you can enjoy Misato Town's rich nature and food blessings. Plenty of fresh local vegetables and delicious gourmet foods are gathered, providing heart-soothing satisfaction to visiting people. Town's history and tourism information are also substantial, and it is optimal as a base for strolling. Spending time leisurely while feeling warm interaction of people and the atmosphere of Japan's Satoyama is something that makes you forget daily fatigue. For those who want to fully enjoy local food and culture with family or companions, it is a place I heartily want to recommend.

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Local Treasures

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Oshitoishi Hill

Oshitoishi Hill

Oshitoishi Hill is a place with very mysterious and strange groups of megaliths floating alone in Aso's vast grassland zone. It is said that ancient memories are carved in this hill, and its overwhelming openness and the strange air that makes you feel the earth's history captivate visiting travelers. In the surroundings, a 360-degree panorama spreads, and you can realize that the earth is alive with your whole body. The time spent in this land is optimal for leaving the city's hustle and bustle and refreshing, and facing the bottom of your own heart. For travelers who wish to soak...

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Takamori-dono no Sugi

Takamori-dono no Sugi

Takamori-dono no Sugi is a giant cedar tree that has been watching over the long history in Aso's rich nature. Its overwhelming presence and powerful branches convey a sacred air to visiting people and give deep impression. This place is a sacred ground where the spirit of respect for nature breathes, and you can experience a sense of being purified both mind and body by putting your hands together. In the quiet forest spreading around, the time to face yourself quietly is a blissful moment that makes you forget daily noise. For travelers who wish to experience Japan's deep history...

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Reigando Cave

Reigando is a very historical and mysterious cave located in the premises of Unganzenji Temple, and is known globally as the place where the master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi spent his later years and wrote the famous military strategy book "The Book of Five Rings." The steepness of the rock surface and the silence surrounding it convey the tension and deep thought air of the time when Musashi once sat in Zen and sharpened his mind and body. When you enter the cave, you are wrapped in a mysterious sensation as if the flow of time has stopped, and visiting travelers...

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Okoshiki Coast

Okoshiki Coast is a superb view beach famous for its art woven by geometric sand ripples and sunset that appear when the tide draws. This scenery is known as one of Japan's best superb view spots, and is highly evaluated by photographers and travelers. Nature's art gives overwhelming peace to visiting people. Strolling while feeling the sea and wind is something that refreshes both mind and body deeply. For travelers who want to make special memories in a superb view, it is the best famous place I heartily want to visit.

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Kikuchi Gorge

Kikuchi Gorge is one of Japan's best forest bathing spots woven by Aso's rich forest and clear water. If you walk along the promenade leading to the deep forest, the murmuring of the river and the green of the trees will gently wrap your mind and body, making you forget the fatigue of daily life. The brightness of highly transparent water and beautiful forest scenery of each season give overwhelming peace to visitors. For those who want to feel the activities of nature with their five senses and want to refresh deeply, it is the best healing place. For travelers...

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Mitsui Miike Coal Mine Manda Pit

Mitsui Miike Coal Mine Manda Pit

The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine Manda Pit is a very important industrial heritage registered as a World Heritage site, symbolizing Japan's history of modernization. The figure that can feel the energy of people who supported this land once and the history of technology is deeply impressive to visiting people. Standing quietly, the heritage conveys the passion that supported Japan's growth and the depth of history. For travelers who have deep interest in Japan's modern history and industrial evolution, it is the best historical spot where you can soak in the romance of history and feel the activities of predecessors.

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Aoi Aso Shrine

Aoi Aso Shrine is a sacred shrine designated as a national treasure, possessing a beautiful Momoyama-style architecture. Its delicate sculptures and beauty of colors overwhelm visitors and show the height of Japan's architectural technology and traditional culture. Time to fold hands in the shrine's sacred air will be a valuable moment to forget daily busyness and face yourself deeply. For travelers who want to heal deeply both mind and body by feeling the depth of history, it is a sacred place worth visiting that will never be forgotten.

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Gokanosho Heike no Sato

Gokanosho Heike no Sato

Gokanosho Heike no Sato is a sacred and beautiful place conveying the Heike legend in the deep mountains of Gokanosho. In this land, the sorrow of the Heike refugees who disappeared in the waves of history and the wisdom of people who survived powerfully breathe. Surrounded by deep forests and silence, this place makes you feel the depth of history and gives overwhelming impression to visiting people. For travelers who want to feel Japan's good old sad history and reverence for nature, it is a sacred place worth visiting. It is one of the lifelong memorable sacred places.

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Nishihara Village

Nishihara Village

Nishihara Village is a very peaceful village spreading in Aso's magnificent nature, surrounded by beautiful rural landscapes. The appearance of seasonal wild grasses and flowers blooming in abundance and delicious dishes utilizing local delicious ingredients give peace from the heart to visitors. Strolling leisurely through the village while feeling the refreshing wind and clear air makes you forget daily fatigue and refreshes your mind and body deeply. Time spent together with nature is the best place for those who want to enjoy Japan's wonderful great nature with their five senses. It is a wonderful healing place that I heartily want...

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Oguni Town

Oguni Town is located on the north side of Aso, and is a town blessed with rich forests and hot springs. This town breathes the beauty of old wooden architecture and traditional living activities, and makes visiting people feel Japan's nostalgic heart. You can refresh both mind and body deeply by strolling through beautiful forests or soaking in high-quality hot springs. Delicious food utilizing fresh local ingredients is also one of the pleasures. For travelers who wish to stay away from the city's hustle and bustle, spend a relaxing time, and look back at their own hearts deeply, it is...

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Reihoku Town

Reihoku Town is a beautiful seaside town facing the Ariake Sea, where rich nature and history harmonize. There are many historical buildings and spots related to the history of hidden Christians, which fill deep intellectual curiosity. Strolling along the coast allows you to feel the sea and wind, and you can refresh your mind and body deeply. Delicious local seafood dishes are also famous. For travelers who wish to feel the good old island's living style of Japan and spend a calm time, it is one of the best hideaway-like towns. Jump into the懐 of nature and try meeting a...

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Itsuki Village

Itsuki Village is a mysterious and beautiful secret village located in the deep mountains of the Kyushu Mountains. Known from the folk song "Itsuki Lullaby," this land breathes old Japanese original landscapes and the atmosphere of deep history. Spending time listening to the murmuring of clear rivers in the forest wrapped in silence is a blissful moment that makes you forget daily fatigue. For travelers who want to jump into the懐 of great nature and want to be healed deeply both mind and body, it is a lifelong memory-making hideaway-like sacred place.

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Minakami Village

Minakami Village

Minakami Village is a hidden village located in the deep mountains of Aso and the Kyushu Mountains, filled with the power of overwhelming nature. The beautiful clear river flow and the beauty of deep forests that change with the seasons seem to deeply purify the souls of traveling people. Here, you can experience deep refreshment of both mind and body while feeling the activities of great nature directly. For travelers who wish to jump into the懐 of Japan's great nature and look back at themselves in untouched scenery, this is the best hideaway-like sacred place. Please enjoy the blessings of...

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Taragi Town

Taragi Town is a beautiful town where the rich blessings of the Kuma River and historical townscapes harmonize. There are many historical buildings, and you can touch the footsteps and traditional culture of predecessors. Time to stroll slowly through the town while eating delicious local gourmet is a blissful moment that makes you forget daily hustle and bustle, and it will deepen the memories of your trip. By touching warm hospitality of people and spending a heart-soothing time, you can forget daily fatigue. For those who want to fully enjoy history, culture, and nature's beauty, it is the best hideaway-like...

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Asagiri Town

Asagiri Town is a heart-soothing town where beautiful rural landscapes woven by the clear flow of the Kuma River spread. Here, old rural culture is carefully protected, and warm interaction of people warms travelers' hearts. Delicious dishes using fresh local ingredients and strolling while feeling nature's change according to the season are blissful moments that make you forget daily fatigue. For those who want to meet Japan's good old original scenery, it is a wonderful hideaway-like place I heartily want to recommend. Please enjoy a relaxing trip.

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Nishiki Town

Nishiki Town is a beautiful town rich in nature, embraced by the clear flow of the Kuma River. In this land, you can fully enjoy traditional rural landscapes and beautiful nature in each season. Local people's warm hospitality and delicious local ingredients are sure to heal visitors' hearts. Spending time leisurely in a quiet place is a blissful experience that makes you forget daily busyness. For those who want to touch Japan's traditional culture and wisdom of life and want to refresh deeply both mind and body, it is the best hideaway-like town.

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Tsunagi Town

Tsunagi Town is a very idyllic seaside town blessed with beautiful coastlines and rich mountains. Spending time while overlooking the quiet sea makes you forget the city's hustle and bustle completely. Traditional living activities still breathe, and warm interaction of people brings deep peace to visiting people. Delicious seafood is also excellent. For travelers who wish to feel the good old living style of Japan and refresh deeply both mind and body, it is one of the best hideaway-like towns. Jump into the懐 of nature and try meeting a special landscape.

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Kosa Town

Kosa Town is a beautiful town full of historical atmosphere, spreading along the clear Midorikawa River. Traditional old folk houses and the wisdom of good old living remain, giving overwhelming peace to visitors. Delicious local gourmet such as sweetfish dishes are also famous, and it is a place attractive for gourmets. If you spend a relaxing time in the quiet air, you can forget the city's hustle and bustle and face yourself deeply. For travelers who want to touch Japan's traditional culture and activities of nature, it is a hideaway that I heartily want to visit.

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Misato Town

Misato Town is a town with beautiful scenery harmonizing stone arch bridges and historical emotion. Stones bridges built by predecessors since ancient times convey the beauty of Japan's civil engineering technology to the present. Blessed with rich forests and clear water, it is optimal for those who want to refresh by staying away from the city's hustle and bustle. If you enjoy strolling, you can feel the beauty of nature according to the season with your five senses. For travelers who are looking for a hideaway-like place, it is one of the wonderful famous places worth visiting where historical heritage...

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Kamiamakusa City

Kamiamakusa City

Kamiamakusa City is the gateway to Amakusa, where small and large islands are connected, and is an attractive city where the sea and mountains are beautifully harmonized. If you drive through the islands connected by bridges, you can enjoy emerald green sea and magnificent nature at the same time. Delicious seafood and beautiful sunsets give visiting travelers unforgettable impressions. Marine activities are also substantial, and it is optimal for those who want to feel nature's energy. In this place where historical emotion and nature's beauty harmonize, why don't you refresh both mind and body?

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Nagomi Town

Nagomi Town is a quiet town where old history breathes, and especially historical sites such as Kofun are dotted. In this land where idyllic rural landscapes spread, you can feel Japan's good old living wisdom and warm interaction of people on your skin. Time spent strolling while learning the depth of history in the slowly flowing time will refresh your mind and body deeply. For those who want to leave the city's hustle and bustle and want to look back at themselves in the activities of nature, it is a healing sacred place where you can experience Japan's tradition and...

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Nankan Town

Nankan Town is a town with good old history and tradition, and is a very tasteful place. Especially traditional food culture such as Nankan-age is widely known, and its deliciousness fascinates many people. There are many historical famous places, and while strolling slowly in the idyllic scenery, you can fully enjoy traditional Japanese culture. By touching warm interaction of people, you can find a heart-soothing time, and it is optimal for a healing place away from the city's hustle and bustle. For those who want to learn deeply about Japan's good old living wisdom and culture, it is a hideaway-like...

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Takamori Town

Takamori Town is surrounded by Aso's rich nature and is a town full of historical atmosphere with wonderful spots like Takamori Water Spring Tunnel Park. The figure of magnificent mountains in the surroundings and the blessings of delicious spring water bring deep peace to visitors. By touching traditional culture and people's living, you can refresh both mind and body deeply. For travelers who want to forget the city's hustle and bustle, release themselves in the activities of great nature, and spend a calm time, it is the best hideaway-like place I heartily want to visit. Please enjoy the beauty of...

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Ubuyama Village

Ubuyama Village

Ubuyama Village is a wonderful village where the original scenery of Japan remains, standing quietly in Aso's rich natural environment. Beautiful terraced rice fields and the appearance of seasonal wild grasses and flowers give overwhelming peace to visitors. If you walk through this village, you can feel the history that predecessors cherished nature and the good old Japanese heart. Delicious dishes made from local delicious spring water are excellent. For those who want to look back at themselves in the activities of great nature away from the city's hustle and bustle, it is a hideaway-like place I heartily want to...

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Minamioguni Town

Minamioguni Town

Minamioguni Town is a town attractive with emotional hot spring resorts such as Kurokawa Onsen and rich nature. Surrounded by Aso's magnificent scenery, this place where Japan's good old village landscapes remain gives overwhelming peace to visitors. The time spent soaking in hot springs leisurely while feeling the transition of nature according to the season is a blissful moment. By touching local warm hospitality, you can refresh both mind and body deeply. For travelers who want to leave the city's hustle and bustle, look back at themselves in great nature, and want to be healed from the bottom of their...

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Ozu Town

Ozu Town is a town rich in green and historical emotion as the gateway to Aso's magnificent nature. By starting a trip to Aso's superb view from this town, you can fully enjoy the depth of Japan's great nature. Rich local gourmet utilizing fresh local ingredients is also abundant, providing visitors with satisfaction from the heart. By touching warm interaction of people and traditional culture, you can refresh both mind and body deeply. For those who want to fully enjoy Aso's great nature and want to spend a relaxing time while feeling the atmosphere of Japan's Satoyama, it is the...

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Arao City

Arao City is a beautiful city facing the Ariake Sea, and historical famous places and rich natural environments harmonize. Especially modern industrial heritage such as Manda Pit is a valuable place to know the depth of Japan's history and attracts many people. Strolling while looking at the beautiful coastline gives overwhelming peace to visiting people. Delicious dishes using fresh local seafood are also excellent. For travelers who want to touch Japan's historical heritage and refresh while feeling the sea and wind, it is the best hideaway. It is also recommended for those who want to make special memories with family...

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Koshi City

Koshi City is a very pleasant city where modern townscapes harmonize in a rich natural environment. Spacious parks and beautiful greenery are overflowing, providing a relaxing time to visiting people. Delicious local gourmet and warm interaction of people are also one of the charms of this city. While enjoying strolling, spending a calm time makes you deeply refresh both mind and body. For those who want to stay away from the city's hustle and bustle and feel the activities of Japan's idyllic living, it is the best hideaway-like place. It is also heartily recommended for those who want to make...

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Kikuchi City

Kikuchi City is an attractive city known for its rich clear water and beautiful natural environment. Especially Kikuchi Gorge is selected as one of the "100 Best Forests for Forest Bathing in Japan," and the scenery woven by clear streams flowing through the forest and the green of trees gives deep healing to the hearts of visitors. There are many historically important places, and old culture and traditions breathe even now. The liquor and dishes made from local delicious water are also excellent. For travelers who jump into the懐 of great nature and want to be healed deeply both mind...

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Yamaga City

Yamaga City is a very tasteful city where history and tradition breathe. It is famous for the "Yamaga Toro Matsuri," and the fantastic scene where thousands of lanterns illuminate the city gives unforgettable impression to visitors. Also, Yamaga Onsen is a famous hot spring that has been loved by many travelers since ancient times, and the time to soak in hot water after walking around the city is exceptional. This city, where you can stroll while feeling Japan's good old traditional culture and warm people's activities, is one of the best destinations for travelers seeking cultural exploration.

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Minamiaso Village

Minamiaso Village

Minamiaso Village is a very beautiful village blessed with magnificent nature and clear water spreading on the south side of Aso. Clear spring water springs out from all over the village, and delicious food utilizing its blessings and beautiful rural landscapes soothe travelers' hearts. The panoramic view from the mountains and the charm as a hot spring resort are also high, and it is optimal for those who want to stay away from the city's hustle and bustle and refresh. For those who want to feel nature's blessings and want to be healed deeply both mind and body, it is...

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Kumamoto City

Kumamoto City is a very vibrant city where Kumamoto Castle is a symbol, and history, culture, nature, and delicious food are perfectly harmonized. The historical townscape that has prospered as a castle town makes you feel the good old Japanese heart even in modern urban functions. In this city where streetcars run through the city and people warmly welcome travelers, it is optimal for travelers who want to spend time with peace of mind unique to Japan. Gourmet foods such as delicious ramen and horse sashimi are also famous, and it can be said to be an irresistible city for...

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Uto City

Uto City faces the Ariake Sea, and it is a city attractive for beautiful mudflats and landscapes full of historical emotion. In particular, the sunset from the Okoshiki Coast is known as one of the best superb view spots in Japan, and the art woven by geometric sand ripples and sunlight that appear after the tide draws is a masterpiece. Also, famous water such as Todoroki Water Source is springing out, and it is blessed with rich nature. You can spend a calm time while feeling the nature and the activities of people's lives since ancient times in Japan. For...

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Yatsushiro City

Yatsushiro City

Yatsushiro City has prospered as a port town since ancient times, and is a city where rich nature and historical townscapes are still beautifully harmonized. There are many places filled with historical romance, such as the ruins of Yatsushiro Castle, which is a nationally designated important cultural property, and traditional festivals, making it optimal for those who want to learn Japanese deep history and culture slowly. Also, since it is located at the mouth of the Kuma River, it is also a treasure house of food where you can enjoy rich water blessings and seafood. There are also many events...

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Ashikita Town

Ashikita Town is an attractive town blessed with beautiful natural environments facing the Shiranui Sea, and the blessings of the sea and mountains. From the road running along the coastline, you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the sea, and it is full of spots optimal for photography. Also, traditional living still breathes, and by touching the warm hospitality of local people, you can spend time relaxed from the heart. Gourmet food using fresh seafood and strolling while looking at the idyllic rural landscape will make you forget the busy daily life completely. For those who want to relax...

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Minamata City

Minamata City has overcome the environmental problems of the past and has now been reborn as an "Environmental Model City" that cherishes beautiful nature and the environment. Beautiful coastlines of the Shiranui Sea and rich greenery, such as landscapes of regenerated great nature, are spreading comfortably. Visiting this city should be a deep opportunity to learn the importance of the environment and think about how nature and humans can coexist. Also, gourmet food that can be obtained by cherishing the environment, such as fresh local seafood and mountain vegetables, is also attractive. For travelers who wish to learn deeply about...

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Aso City

Aso City is located in the magnificent caldera of Mt. Aso and is a city attractive for its overwhelming volcanic energy and vast grassland landscape. The view from Daikanbo is visited by many travelers from all over the world as a place where you can enjoy the formative beauty of the earth created by volcanoes at once. Here, you can feel the wisdom of people living with the activities of volcanoes and the spiritual world of Japan's traditional nature worship. Hot springs are also abundant, and you can refresh your mind and body deeply while soaking in the blessings of...

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Yamato Town

Yamato Town is surrounded by the magnificent nature of Aso and is a town full of historical atmosphere known for the Tsujunkyo Bridge, a nationally designated important cultural property. The sight of the stone arch bridge Tsujunkyo Bridge releasing water is a masterpiece, and you can see the excellent technology of the predecessors and the heart that cherishes nature. Also, this town is famous for its beautiful terraced rice fields, and the scenery of the mountain village, which can be called the original landscape of Japan, makes the hearts of visitors calm. Organic farming is also thriving, and delicious food...

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Amakusa City

Amakusa City is the center of the Amakusa Islands, consisting of 120 large and small islands, and is an attractive place where beautiful emerald green seas and the history of the hidden Christians breathe. Watching experiences where you can meet wild dolphins are very popular among travelers from all over the world, and moving nature experiences are waiting. Also, it is known as a famous spot for sunsets, and the beautiful sunset sinking into the sea is fantastic enough to shake the heart. By visiting the historical churches, you can also learn the deep history where Japan's different cultures intersected....

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Tamana City

Tamana City is an hot spring town widely known for its historic Tamana Onsen, healed by high-quality hot water, gourmet food, and the blessings of nature in each season. In particular, the good old atmosphere of the hot spring town is loved by many travelers as a blissful place that makes them forget their daily fatigue. Also, this city has many historical spots, and while strolling slowly in the idyllic scenery, you can fully enjoy the traditional Japanese hot spring culture. Together with delicious dishes using fresh local ingredients, feeling the heart-warming hospitality, it is one of the best bases...

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Uki City

Uki City is an area where beautiful coastlines facing the Ariake Sea and townscapes with historical atmosphere are attractive. Beautiful sunset spots overlooking the Shiranui Sea are highly evaluated by photographers and travelers seeking superb views. Also, this region is a place where its own history and traditions remain strong, and gourmet food using fresh local seafood is one of the big pleasures. By strolling while touching traditional crafts and culture and feeling the calm sea breeze, you can get deep healing from the heart. For those who want to make memories of their own special trip while touching the...

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Hikawa Town

Hikawa Town is a beautiful town where nature's blessings harmonize, located in the center of Kumamoto Prefecture, where clear river flows and rich rural landscapes spread. In the slowly flowing time, old rural culture is carefully protected, and you can feel the wisdom of Japan's good old living and the warm interaction of people on your skin. Natural landscapes that change expressions according to the season are very photogenic, and it is also popular among travelers who stroll quietly with a camera in one hand. For those who want to stay away from the city's hustle and bustle and find...

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Kuma Village

Kuma Village, spreading in the southern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, is a village where the overwhelming scenic beauty woven by the nature of the Kuma River, one of Japan's three major rapids, is the charm. Embraced by deep mountains, the idyllic rural landscape spreading along the river makes you feel the original landscape of Japan that is somewhat nostalgic. Here, activities such as rafting using the Kuma River's rapids are popular, and you can experience thrills and excitement at the same time. Also, interacting with the warm local people and simple gourmet food using mountain food harvested from the clear...

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Hitoyoshi City

Located in the southern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, Hitoyoshi City is known as the "Little Kyoto of Kyushu," where the Kuma River, one of Japan's three major rapids, runs through the city center, and rich nature and history breathe. The atmosphere of a castle town that has continued since the Edo period remains strong, and you can enjoy valuable buildings such as the National Treasure Aoi Aso Shrine, atmospheric hot springs, and traditional fine sake called Kuma Shochu. This city, where history, nature, and gourmet food harmonize, is perfect for those who want to enjoy a quiet, Japanese-style trip. Hitoyoshi-Kuma...

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Kumamoto Prefecture

Kumamoto Prefecture

Kumamoto Prefecture is located in the center of Kyushu and is an appealing land where overwhelming nature and deep historical culture breathe, such as Mt. Aso, which has one of the world's largest calderas, and Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's three great castles. It is known for its abundant water resources and the fresh seafood, as well as gourmet foods like the brand Aka-ushi (red beef) that benefits from those blessings. In addition, there are many atmospheric hot spring resorts such as Kurokawa Onsen, which provide deep healing for the mind and body to visitors. This land, where the powerful...

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