7 Wisteria Garden in Yamaga Mandy Bartok The wisteria garden in Yamaga, tucked away near the Ancient Burial Mounds Museum, is a delight in springtime.
11 Kumamoto City's Kengun Jinja Sandra Isaka Kumamoto's Kengun Jinja is the city's oldest shrine, dating back over 1,450 years. It can be easily visited by streetcar and ...
6 Activities Driving the Milk Road to Daikanbo Mandy Bartok Driving the Milk Road to Daikanbo lookout is one of Kumamoto prefecture's most scenic experiences.
6 The Rotemburo of Ryokan Yamabiko Mandy Bartok The rotemburo of Ryokan Yamabiko is the largest in Kurokawa Onsen and worth seeking out for a relaxing soak.
Beauty & Spa The Seven Waterfalls of Yude Erik Smith Minamata's mountainside onsen resort, Yunotsuru, is surrounded by hiking trails that give nature enthusiasts a chance to see ...
Food Tofu Kissho Mandy Bartok Tofu Kissho offers set meals featuring handmade tofu in the center of Kumamoto's most famous hot springs town, Kurokawa Onsen.
Beauty & Spa Bathing at Tarutama Onsen Mandy Bartok For a soak in the wilds of the Mt Aso region, try bathing at Tarutama Onsen.
7 Shimo Amakusa Ferry Bonson Lam The ferries operating between the various prefectures in Kyushu are a reminder that you are living on an island, making them ...
8 Autumn in the Mt Aso Highlands Mandy Bartok Autumn in the Mt Aso Highlands brings the promise of silver pampas grass and stunning volcano views against crisp blue skies.
