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Kumamoto City, Yamaga, Kikuchi
Kumamoto
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Kumamoto City, Yamaga, Kikuchi
From Kumamoto Station to the city center of Kumamoto City, and for getting around the city, take the local streetcar. Sightseeing spots include Kumamoto Castle, a highlight of Kumamoto tourism, and the beautiful Japanese garden "Suizenji Jojuen," as well as shopping spots such as the Aregate Street "Kami- and Shimotori Aregate," which boasts the largest size in western Japan. In addition, Kikuchi City's "Kikuchi Keikoku" is a very popular tourist spot where you can see the spectacular view of waterfalls created by the nature of each season. After taking a lot of walks, be sure to relax and heal your mind and body at famous hot springs such as "Kikuchi Onsen" and "Yamaga Onsen."
Kumamoto City, Yamaga, Kikuchi
8 Highlights
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Kumamoto Castle
Kumamoto Castle is known as one of the "Three Famous Castles in Japan"
Along with Nagoya Castle and Osaka Castle, Kumamoto Castle is one of the "Three Famous Castles in Japan" and was built by the famous general Kato Kiyomasa over a period of about seven years from 1601, also known as Ginkgo Castle. Its beauty and grandeur are worth seeing!
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Kumamoto Castle
Kumamoto Castle is known as one of the "Three Famous Castles in Japan"
Along with Nagoya Castle and Osaka Castle, Kumamoto Castle is one of the "Three Famous Castles in Japan" and was built by the famous general Kato Kiyomasa over a period of about seven years from 1601, also known as Ginkgo Castle. Its beauty and grandeur are worth seeing!
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Kumamoto Ramen
Kumamoto's local gourmet dish, with burnt garlic as the key ingredient
Representative local cuisine of Kumamoto! Originating from Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, known as the birthplace of tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen, "Kumamoto Ramen" was passed down to Tamana City in Kumamoto Prefecture and the surrounding areas of Kumamoto City. Its addictive flavor is due to the fried garlic and garlic chips. You won't be able to resist it!
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Kumamoto Ramen
Kumamoto's local gourmet dish, with burnt garlic as the key ingredient
Representative local cuisine of Kumamoto! Originating from Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, known as the birthplace of tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen, "Kumamoto Ramen" was passed down to Tamana City in Kumamoto Prefecture and the surrounding areas of Kumamoto City. Its addictive flavor is due to the fried garlic and garlic chips. You won't be able to resist it!
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Kumamoto Horse Sashimi
The characteristic of Kumamoto's horse sashimi is the amount of marbling!
The horse meat culture, which was spread by Kato Kiyomasa, who built Kumamoto Castle, is known as the holy land of horse meat, which has the highest domestic production in Japan. Not only horse sashimi, but also shabu-shabu and refreshing horse yakiniku are exquisite. Please enjoy the various parts that can only be eaten in Kumamoto!
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Kumamoto Horse Sashimi
The characteristic of Kumamoto's horse sashimi is the amount of marbling!
The horse meat culture, which was spread by Kato Kiyomasa, who built Kumamoto Castle, is known as the holy land of horse meat, which has the highest domestic production in Japan. Not only horse sashimi, but also shabu-shabu and refreshing horse yakiniku are exquisite. Please enjoy the various parts that can only be eaten in Kumamoto!
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Buzen Highway
"Roadside ruins" Buzen Highway that makes you feel the Edo period
Known as a post town for the Sankin-kotai system since the Edo period, it still retains the atmosphere of that time, such as theaters and lantern festivals. You can enjoy history tours with a concierge or transform into a lantern girl, so the way to enjoy it is endless!
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Buzen Highway
"Roadside ruins" Buzen Highway that makes you feel the Edo period
Known as a post town for the Sankin-kotai system since the Edo period, it still retains the atmosphere of that time, such as theaters and lantern festivals. You can enjoy history tours with a concierge or transform into a lantern girl, so the way to enjoy it is endless!
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Kikuchi Gorge
The surrounding national forest is Kyushu's first natural recreation forest!
Kikuchi Gorge is located in the Aso Kuju National Park. It is known as a hiking spot and is called the "natural air conditioner" in the summer. In winter, many photographers visit to capture the changing scenery of the fantastic frost and other seasonal changes. It is a spot where you can feel the true negative ions!
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Kikuchi Gorge
The surrounding national forest is Kyushu's first natural recreation forest!
Kikuchi Gorge is located in the Aso Kuju National Park. It is known as a hiking spot and is called the "natural air conditioner" in the summer. In winter, many photographers visit to capture the changing scenery of the fantastic frost and other seasonal changes. It is a spot where you can feel the true negative ions!
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Kikuchi Onsen
Hot springs with the remains of the Kikuchi clan, a famous Sengoku warlord family
This hot spring has the remains of the Kikuchi clan, a famous Sengoku warlord family, and is known as "the hot spring for beautiful skin" and "the hot spring for makeup". The quality of the spring is alkaline simple hot spring, which is gentle on the skin and effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, and beautiful skin. After enjoying the magnificent nature of Mt. Aso and the cherry blossoms in Kikuchi Park, soak in the hot springs and heal yourself!
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Kikuchi Onsen
Hot springs with the remains of the Kikuchi clan, a famous Sengoku warlord family
This hot spring has the remains of the Kikuchi clan, a famous Sengoku warlord family, and is known as "the hot spring for beautiful skin" and "the hot spring for makeup". The quality of the spring is alkaline simple hot spring, which is gentle on the skin and effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, and beautiful skin. After enjoying the magnificent nature of Mt. Aso and the cherry blossoms in Kikuchi Park, soak in the hot springs and heal yourself!
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Hirayama Onsen
A quiet hot spring that gushes in the "backyard of Yamaga"
This is a hot spring with a quiet atmosphere that gushes in the "backyard of Yamaga". The spring quality contains sulfur, and it is said to be highly effective for traumatic disorders, atopic dermatitis, and beautiful skin. Let's spend a blissful time soaking in the hot spring in a hidden village surrounded by nature!
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Hirayama Onsen
A quiet hot spring that gushes in the "backyard of Yamaga"
This is a hot spring with a quiet atmosphere that gushes in the "backyard of Yamaga". The spring quality contains sulfur, and it is said to be highly effective for traumatic disorders, atopic dermatitis, and beautiful skin. Let's spend a blissful time soaking in the hot spring in a hidden village surrounded by nature!
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Yamaga Onsen
A hot spring with an elegant atmosphere that conveys history and tradition
This is a hot spring with an elegant atmosphere that conveys history and tradition. The spring quality is a simple alkaline hot spring containing salt, which is expected to have effects on neuralgia, rheumatism, muscle pain, moisturizing, and beautiful skin. After touring the playhouse "Yachiyo-za" and the town with white-walled storehouses, let's heal our fatigue at the hot spring!
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Yamaga Onsen
A hot spring with an elegant atmosphere that conveys history and tradition
This is a hot spring with an elegant atmosphere that conveys history and tradition. The spring quality is a simple alkaline hot spring containing salt, which is expected to have effects on neuralgia, rheumatism, muscle pain, moisturizing, and beautiful skin. After touring the playhouse "Yachiyo-za" and the town with white-walled storehouses, let's heal our fatigue at the hot spring!
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Kumamoto Ramen
Burnt garlic is the key to "Kumamoto Ramen".
Representative local gourmet of Kumamoto! "Kumamoto Ramen" is a name that was brought from Kurume city, Fukuoka prefecture, known as the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen, to Tamana city in Kumamoto prefecture, and the surrounding areas of Kumamoto city. You will definitely get addicted to the irresistible fried garlic and garlic chips!
Kumamoto Horse Sashimi
The feature of Kumamoto's horse sashimi is its marbling!
The horse meat culture, which was spread by Kato Kiyomasa who built Kumamoto Castle, is known as the holy land of domestically produced horse meat, which has the highest production volume in Japan. Not only horse sashimi, but also shabu-shabu and refreshing horse yakiniku are exquisite. Please enjoy the various parts that can only be eaten in Kumamoto!
Taipei En from Kumamoto Prefecture
A specialty gourmet of beloved noodle dish in Kumamoto.
Representative soul food of Kumamoto. It features a lot of ingredients such as vegetables and seafood, and topped with fried eggs. Instead of noodles, it uses glass noodles, and the light soup and deep richness make you want to eat it over and over again, while being healthy!
Karashi Renkon
Local cuisine with addictive spicy taste.
A local cuisine from Kumamoto, where spicy miso is stuffed into the holes of lotus roots, coated with batter, and deep-fried in oil. The crispy texture of the lotus root and the spicy taste are sure to stimulate your appetite! Why not try this traditional dish loved as a New Year's feast or a snack with sake?
Ikinari Dango
A sweet treat with the sweetness of sweet potatoes and red bean paste.
A local confectionery made by wrapping sliced sweet potatoes and grainy red bean paste and steaming them. The salty and chewy dough, the texture of the sweet and fluffy sweet potato, and the sweetness of the red bean paste are a perfect match! It is a popular sweet gourmet food that can be enjoyed as a snack or souvenir.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥6,338
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(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥22,187
Best Season
2~6 Month
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