Cycling in Mifune

Ricefields, wildflowers and kites swaying in the breeze

Bonson Lam May 13, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Cycle into the open fields and blue skies of Kumamoto</p>

<p>Kumamoto Prefecture is a great place for cycling.</p>

<p>Old stone bridges and gentle streams punctuate your stroll or cycle in Mifune, Kumamoto Prefecture</p>

<p>Time to get on the bike and take in the country air in Mifune</p>

<p>Undulating lane ways, fresh air and lack of traffic makes Mifune a great place to cycle or walk</p>

<p>Lime Green frogs and other pleasant surprises on your walk. </p>

<p>Take a break and relax at a cafe in the hills between Mifune and Aso Kumamoto Airport</p>

<p>Persimmon Trees punctuate your stroll or cycle in Mifune, Kumamoto Prefecture</p>

<p>Beautiful open skies in Kumamoto Prefecture</p>

<p>Yellow Flowers swaying in the breeze</p>

<p>Koi kites flying in the springtime</p>

With wildflowers swaying in the breeze, green frogs in the grass and pleasant level roads, the countryside between Mifune and Aso Kumamoto Airport is a pleasant place for a stroll or a bike ride. The silos and green rice fields give this place a very agricultural feeling. You can reach here from the Kyushu Expressway. Just exit at Mifune Interchange, and take in the country North of Mifune off route 444 which runs towards Chisun and Kumamoto Mashiki Country Clubs.

Bonson Lam @bonson.lam

I knew my future was destined to be with Japan the moment I flew from Sydney to experience the atmospheric laneways of Kyoto last century. I am humbled to have met many distinguished people during this time, especially the national living treasures of Japan, such as the doll maker to the Imperia...