Culture Sakura-no-baba Josaien Mandy Bartok Learn about the origins of Kumamoto's castle town at Sakuranobaba Josaien, an Edo-themed complex full of displays, restaurant...
Activities Kikuchi Castle Mandy Bartok Kikuchi Castle boasts a long history and a recently reconstructed drum tower on its expansive grounds in the mountains of Kum...
Food Senri Restaurant Mandy Bartok Senri Restaurant offers fine dining with an unforgettable view of Kumamoto's Suizen-ji Garden
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
Beauty & Spa Okunoyu Onsen in Kyushu Benoit Hardy Chartrand Kurokawa Onsen is one of the best onsen towns in Japan, and Okunoyu is one of its best establishments.
Activities Trekking Mt. Aso Dana Vielmetti Kyushu's Mt. Aso boasts one of the largest calderas in the world. Come explore the beautiful area surrounding this active vol...
6 Yusui Tunnel Park Christmas Lights Mandy Bartok Yusui Tunnel Park uses its 150 meter tunnel as the perfect place to hang decorated Christmas trees.
Food Hisami Mandy Bartok No need for a menu at Hisami in Kumamoto, where the chef and owner extraordinaire turns out a tasty daily lunch menu at barga...
8 Kumamoto's Best Holiday Light-Up Mandy Bartok Don't miss Kumamoto's biggest and arguably best illuminations at the Saishunkan Hilltop holiday light display.
Activities Holiday Illuminations at Hilltop Mandy Bartok Missing Christmas? Head to the Saishunkan Hilltop campus in Kumamoto for a massive display of holiday illuminations
