Culture Heike no Sato Mandy Bartok Explore the hidden home of the Heike Clan in the mountains of Gokanosho in southern Kumamoto Prefecture
Culture Mifune Machinaka Gallery Yui Yamaguchi This house was renovated in 2014, having originally been built in the Edo Period (1603-1868) for the Hayashida family. They m...
Kumamoto's Yamanoyu Ryokan Sandra Isaka Kumamoto's Yamanoyu is a quaint, reasonable, and perfectly located ryokan in the heart of Kurokawa Onsen.
Activities Aso Farmland Eitetsu Terakado Aso Farmland is an all-in-one facility that provides hot springs, hotels, restaurants, activities, and souvenir shops.
Culture Kumamoto Castle in Spring Nicole Bauer We were really lucky, it was a beautiful day. So instead of spending our time inside the castle museum, we took our time to e...
Food Koinoshizuku Restaurant Mandy Bartok Koinoshizuku restaurant in downtown Kumamoto serves up local specialties like horse meat and spicy lotus root at a great price
Culture Kumamoto's Suizen-ji Garden Mandy Bartok Suizen-ji, Kumamoto's 400-year-old traditional garden, is an easy jaunt from the city's castle and a must see for any visitor.
Activities Yamaga Toro Roman Festival Mandy Bartok Streets lined with illuminated umbrellas and bamboo candles brighten up the winter nights in Yamaga
Culture Dekopon Country in Aso Kumamoto Bonson Lam In the plain country towards Mount Aso, there are orchards filled with the fragrance of Dekopon, one that is perfectly captur...
Food Feal Cafe Mandy Bartok Order up a light lunch or delectable French toast in the shadow of Kumamoto Castle
Culture Yabusame at Kumamoto Castle Mandy Bartok A yabusame event involving Japanese archers on horseback is held every year on the grounds outside Kumamoto Castle as part of...
Food Sakuramichi Mandy Bartok Set meals made from traditional Japanese ingredients are on offer at Sakuramichi, a restaurant tucked away in the corner of t...
Activities Cycling in Mifune Bonson Lam With wildflowers swaying in the breeze, green frogs in the grass and pleasant level roads, the countryside between Mifune and...
Beauty & Spa Hanahotaru Onsen and Golf Resort Bonson Lam The Hanahotaru Hot Springs and Golf resort is named after the hotaru, the flower firefly which light up the night skies.
Shopping Ashikita Sashiki Farmers Market Yui Yamaguchi The Ashikita Dekopon Farmer's Market is known for its local fresh seafood, nursery and handmade pottery, as well as wine, fru...
