Kikuchi City's Specialty "Higo Green Melon" is in season! "Higo Green Melon" is larger than ordinary melon, and the flesh is thick and very soft. In addition, it has a lot of water and plenty of juice, and the sugar content is more than 14 degrees. Higo green melons are in season from late April to early July. It is mainly made in the town of Nanagi in Kikuchi City. Shichijo Town is a pure spring water selected by Kumamoto Famous Water such as Maekawa Water source and Kiyo Water Water source, and rich in minerals and oxygen, and grows delicious melon. In addition, by taking the time and effort without taking a single day off until the melon is formed, you can make a melon that is well looked at, sweet, and beautifully knitted. Higo green melon is mainly sold at "Roadside Station Nanajo Melon Dome" Located in in Shichijocho. All melons sold at Melon Dome are strictly checked for sugar content through an optical sensor (sugar content measuring device). The light sensor satisfies the sugar content of "14 degrees" or higher, and only sweet melons are lined up in stores. Kikuchi's Specialty "Higo Green Melon"! In order to let many people know about this deliciousness and charm, we have planned a special experience program! Entitled "I feel like a sommelier by ♪ seeing the sweetness Sugar content challenge & Making the finest melon parfait in Kikuchi" In this experience program, we will make a Parfait using "Higo Green Melon" luxuriously. The melons used for the Parfait are well maintained for the day of this hands-on program. Therefore, on the day you can eat sweetly Aged melons. This time, it is luxuriously made using half a whole ball, so it is perfect for eating and photogenic. In addition, the rich milk soft serve ice cream from the fort plantation is placed on top of the melon. We will also use strawberries from Kikuchi for decoration. Why don't you make an Original Melon Parfait like no other? In addition to making melon parfaits, we also have 1 ball of melon to take home, so you can eat it at home. The melon to take home is actually taken to the sugar sensor and the sugar content is measured. At that time, predict the sugar content of the melon you have chosen. We have prepared a gift for those who guess the sugar content perfectly. We look forward ♪ to your participation To make a reservation, please scan the photo QR code. Held in: June 14 & 15, 2025 (limited to 20 people each day) Time:10:00~12:30 Location: Roadside Station Nanajo Melon Dome Participation fee: 7,700 yen/person 【Inquiry】 Kikuchi Tourism Association Address: 〒861-1331 Kumamoto Prefecture Kikuchi City Kumafu 1273-1 TEL：0968-25-0513

This is my first Yamaga Lantern Festival. I didn't do any homework, and I went with a crazy piece of equipment with a tripod pear 85mm single focal length. I vowed to bring a telephoto lens with me this year.

In 2024, I went to see the Yamaga Lantern Dance for the first time. The dancers dancing in matching costumes with lanterns made of Washi paper on their heads were very nice.

Tailor Boarding Experience at Arao Tidal Flats! Why don't you enjoy the beautiful scenery, sea breeze, and Aroma of the sea and enjoy the Arao tidal flats? Held in the experience of riding the "tailor" used in the Ariake Sea and running on the Arao tidal flats! A tailor is a tiller with a loading platform attached to it, and is a vehicle used for seaweed farming and clam harvesting. You can also enjoy observing creatures such as crabs and hermit crabs! Pre-registration is required for this experience! The application start date is Thursday, May 8, 2025! Don't forget your boots!! Meeting place: Arao Tidal Flats Water and Wetland Center Time required: About 50 minutes from advance explanation to Car (Boarding time is about 10 minutes one way) Fee: Adult (high school students and older) 1000 yen, junior high and elementary school students 600 yen, preschoolers free * Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian How to apply: Phone ☏to the Arao Tidal Flats Water and Wetland Center 0968-57-7444 Application start date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 * Representative can apply for up to 6 people at a time, and the schedule cannot be changed after application. Please apply again. ・Please bring your own boots. Boarding a tailor without boots. ・ It will be held in light rain, but it will be canceled in case of stormy weather. In the event of lightning, it will be canceled even during the Events.

At the Arao Omoyai Citizens Flower Bed, rose Appreciation parties are held twice a year, in Spring and Autumn! 【Place】 Next to the Oshima Purification Center, Arao City (4-1-73 Oshima-cho, Arao-shi) 【Admission fee】 Free 【Opening Hours】 April to September 7:00~18:00 (Roses bloom from around late April to June.) October to March 7:00~17:00 (Roses bloom from around late October to November.) 【Precautions when entering the park】 There are no restrooms in the park. Please note that in case of rain, your feet may become muddy. 【Access】 Due to the Ariake Coastal Road extension work, the entrance and exit of the Omoyai Citizens Flower Garden will be changed for the time being after 1/9, 2024 (Reiwa 6). Please be careful when you come to the venue. Please follow the local information board.

Introduction of Arao's Specialty products If you come to Arao, you want to get memorabilia and Souvenirs that can only be obtained in Arao. Specialty products that represent Arao and delicious foods that are talked about are introduced. Koshiroyaki Perfect for interiors and everyday vessels Koshiro ware, a pottery that has been handed down in the land of Arao for about 400 years, is made using high-quality ceramic clay from the foothills of Mount Kodai, which is located east of Arao City. His style boasts a high level of artistry, which has been designated as a traditional craft of Japan, and at the same time, it is also very popular as a vessel for everyday use, as it has a simplicity that complements dishes and flowers, There are very popular. In addition to platters and vases, there are also teacups and coffee cups. Find your favorite One of a kind. Koshiro ware kiln in Arao City ・Koshiro ware Fumoto kiln Kiln source: Yasuaki Inoue 1728-1 Furuhata, Arao-shi TEL: 0968-68-0456 ・ Kosaki ware Shirohira kiln Kiln source: Nobuaki Jojima 25-3 Oshima, Arao-shi TEL: 0968-62-0538 ・ Kosaki ware Sueyasu kiln Kiln source: Eisuke Sueyasu 1712-2 Fumoto, Arao City TEL: 0968-68-0058 ・ Koshiro ware Nakahira kiln Kiln source: Nishikawa Kosei 1192 Kaba, Arao City TEL: 0968-68-7326 ・Koshiro Mizuho Kiln Kiln Source: Rui Fukuda 914 Kamihirayama, Arao City TEL: 0968-66-2380 ・ Koshiro Motoya Chihiro Kiln Pottery: Tomohiro Maeno 2131-74 Kawanobori, Arao City TEL: 0968-68-6459 https://arao-kankou.jp/sightseeing/specialty/#:~:text=%E8%8D%92%E5%B0%BE%E7%89%A9%E7%94%A3%E9%A4%A8-,%E3%81%BE%E3%82%8B%E3%81%94%E3%81%A8%E3%81%82%E3%82%89%E3%81%8A%... E7%89%A9%E7%94%A3%E9%A4%A8,-%E7%89%A9%E7%94%A3%E9%A4%A8%E3%80%81%E5%B0%8F

Introducing Arao's sweets shop! Not only delicious cakes, but also sweets using Arao's Specialty products and sweets related to Arao! Please try to find it. ◆Patisserie Himaki We are proud of not only the taste but also the variety of cakes and baked sweets using Arao Pears. genre sweets address Arao-shi Higashiyagata 2-chōme-3-1 telephone number 0968-64-7112 business hours 10：00 ～ 20：00 Closed Thursday parking lot 6 units Instagram https://www.instagram.com/patisserie_himaki?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==...

Introducing Arao's sweets shop! Not only delicious cakes, but also sweets using Arao's Specialty products and sweets related to Arao! Please try to find it. ◆ European-style confectionery MAEHIRO Standard ~ creative sweets that can be used for a wide range of purposes. You'll find your favorite. address 2443-2 Arao, Arao City telephone number 0968-62-1144 business hours 9：30 ～ 20：00 Closed Water and Sunday (subject to change due to seasonal events, etc.) parking lot There is a space in front of the store. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maehiro_cake?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==...

Arao's Gourmet food is varied! Family and friends, everyone is very satisfied! From sushi restaurants, ramen, okonomiyaki, yakiniku, and other specialty restaurants, to very fashionable cafes and restaurants, Arao's Gourmet food has a wide variety of confectionery shops and nighttime drinks. After playing a lot, please enjoy it at your favorite store. ~Maki Cafe~ Take-out shops along Greenland Street with freshly baked crepes and sweets café menus genre Take-out specialty café address 827-2 Miyauchi, Arao City telephone number 070-5400-7654 business hours 12：00 ～ 17：00 Closed Tuesday (the next day if it is a holiday) + Not opens once a month parking lot 5 cars Instagram https://www.instagram.com/makicafe_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==...

Arao's Gourmet food is varied! Family and friends, everyone is very satisfied! From sushi restaurants, ramen, okonomiyaki, yakiniku, and other specialty restaurants, to very fashionable cafes and restaurants, Arao's Gourmet food has a wide variety of confectionery shops and nighttime drinks. After playing a lot, please enjoy it at your favorite store. ~Karaage Toraichi Arao Store~ In addition to the "bone-in bird" and "One of a kind grilled chicken wings", a wide variety of fried chicken and bento boxes are popular genre Take-out Tangyang address 813-1 Hara Manda, Arao City telephone number 0968-62-6268 business hours Weekdays 11:30~15:00/16:00~19:30 Weekends and Holidays 11:00~19:30 Closed Monday parking lot 7 units Official Site https://karaage-toraichi.com//

Arao's Gourmet food is varied! Family and friends, everyone is very satisfied! From sushi restaurants, ramen, okonomiyaki, yakiniku, and other specialty restaurants, to very fashionable cafes and restaurants, Arao's Gourmet food has a wide variety of confectionery shops and nighttime drinks. After playing a lot, please enjoy it at your favorite store. ~Feeling like a star~ A shop where you can enjoy karaoke on stage with professional sound. genre Karaoke Pub address Arao 2671-4 telephone number 0968-64-1701 business hours 19:00 ~ Last Closed Tuesday parking lot 4 units Capacity 60 https://arao-kankou.jp/info/6563/...

Arao's Gourmet food is varied! Family and friends, everyone is very satisfied! From sushi restaurants, ramen, okonomiyaki, yakiniku, and other specialty restaurants, to very fashionable cafes and restaurants, Arao's Gourmet food has a wide variety of confectionery shops and nighttime drinks. After playing a lot, please enjoy it at your favorite store. ~Sharara~ Meals and Parfaits followed by a gentle siphoned cup of coffee genre café address Arao City Miyauchi 1107-3 telephone number 0968-64-3825 business hours 11：00 ～ 21：00（OS 20：30） Regular holiday Monday * If it is a holiday, it will be transferred to the next day parking lot 25 Capacity 40 Official Site https://sharara1985.com//

Kikuchi Valleys, a healing spot with a dazzling view of fresh greenery Attraction representing Kikuchi in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture "Kikuchi Valleys" It is a beautiful Valleys that has been selected by Japan's Top 100 Forest Bathing Sites, Japan's 100 Remarkable Waters, and 100 best waterfalls in Japan. About 17km east of Kikuchi Downtown, Located between Elevation 500m~800m in the northwestern part of Mt. Aso, It is a relaxation forest consisting of a vast area of about 1193 ha. A beautiful cobalt blues mountain stream that is so transparent that the trees are reflected in the water. The average water temperature is 14 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Especially on blue sky days, the blue of the water increases, and the beautiful sight of light shining through the trees Unfolds. In May, the contrast between the greenery of the trees, the sky and the mountain stream is very beautiful.. The murmur of the river, the chirping of birds, and many flowers are also blooming. The promenade in the Valleys is easy to walk and maintained, and there is an information board, so it is easy to understand and you can take a leisurely walk through the virgin forest. One of the attractions is that there are many waterfalls such as "430,000 Waterfalls", "Dawn Falls", and "Ryugabuchi", which were selected as 100 best waterfalls in Japan. Be sure to find your favorite waterfall. and facilities break Souvenir Corner, coffee made with delicious Valleys Water is also sold. You can spend a relaxing time while looking at the Valleys. Spring can feel the breath of life in the fresh greenery that has awakened from winter sleep. In summer, it is ideal as a summer resort, and it is said to be a natural cooler, so cool and clear that you will be enveloped in the air. Autumn leaves in autumn and dignified air in winter. Please experience the Kikuchi Valleys in the Four Seasons. ■About Kikuchi Valleys■ 〇Opening period: April 1st ~ November 30th (every year) 〇Opening hours 8:30~17:00 〇 Maintenance and management cooperation fund High school student ~: 300 yen per person * The cooperation money receipt comes with a 200 yen discount ticket that can be used at Kikuchi Hot spring stop by. 【Cars】 First Car Parking Lot Approx. 80 cars / 7 large cars Second Car Parking Lot Approx. 45 cars (busy season only) Central Car parking lot: Approx. 80 cars (only during peak seasons) During Golden Week and peak seasons, a free shuttle bus runs from the central Car parking lot. 【Car Fee】 Regular Car: 300 yen Motorcycle: 200 yen Micro: 1,000 yen Large: 2,000 yen 【Kikuchi Sightseeing Ainori Taxi】 A sightseeing Taxi that connects Kikuchi City's main Sightseeing spots (Kikuchi Valleys, etc.) with the downtown area and requires advance reservation. Operating days are Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, substitute holidays, and Golden Week. The service is suspended during the year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th ~ January 3rd). Take a deep breath in the Kikuchi Valleys. Soak up negative ions and spend a relaxing time in nature.

Firefly season has arrived again this year. Kikuchi City is a famous landmarks for fireflies called "No.1 in Japan's best firefly village". It can be seen in the Oyster River and Watase River basins in the Kyokushi district of Kikuchi City. The number of places where you can see fireflies in Japan is decreasing year by year. Fireflies can live not only in places where water is clean. The calmness of the water current, the presence of sand or leki (particles larger than sand) at the bottom of the water, the surrounding light, the surrounding quietness, habitats such as Kawanina. Favorite such a limited place. As global environmental problems become more serious, the number of places where fireflies can live is decreasing. Meanwhile, you can see Many fireflies in Kikuchi City. Fireflies grow in the larval stage, storing food in water for one year. Then it becomes a sanagi and becomes an adult. The lifespan after becoming an adult insect is about 2 weeks. In other words, out of 365 days of the year, there are only two weeks of Appreciation of fireflies. In addition, fireflies do not feed when they become adults. When they become adults, they do not eat anything and end their lives. The fireflies we see are the lives of fireflies that end in the blink of an eye. The reason why we can see fireflies every year is that even in such a short lifetime, they are firmly connected to the next life. I am very happy to be able to see fireflies in Kikuchi City again this year. Please come to Kikuchi City to see the fireflies. Best time to see □ ・ Nikarai River ... Mid May ・Watase River... Mid-May ~ Late May □ viewing area ・Kikuchi City Kyokushi Ohara (Ohara District) ・Kikuchi City Kyokushi Foothills (Takayanagi District) □ Car parking lot... Car parking lots in each area ・Ohara area Car parking lot (200 yen only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) (May 11 ~ early June) ・Takayanagi area Car parking lot (free) (May 17 ~ early June) About □ viewing etiquette Do not point flashlights or lights at fireflies. → fireflies do not like strong light. If you shine a light on a mobile phone or turn on a flash, it may be hidden. It can also be a nuisance to other visitors. ・Do not make loud voices or noises. Not only do → fireflies run away, but they also cause trouble for neighbors. Please be aware that it will be viewed at night. ・ Do not catch it unnecessarily and take it home → fireflies become adults and can fly for only 1~2 weeks. Enjoy living in Nature. ・Take your trash home with you. → fireflies live in clean environments. Nature, let's protect the beautiful natural environment together. ・Protect traffic Roux → will be Held in at night. Please be careful not to jump out onto the road. At the same time, there are There are sections around the viewing area where traffic is restricted during the viewing period. We ask for your cooperation in order to protect the safety of the viewers.

It's the season for Carp streamers on Iwamoto Bridge to swim again this year! The Iwamoto Bridge, which is also an important cultural property of Kumamoto Prefecture, is 32 meters long and 4 meters wide. It is a precious stone spectacle bridge built in the Edo period by double construction of Aso condensed coal rock. It spans the Sekigawa River, which streams along the border between Arao City and Omuta City, and is also known as the Megane Bridge in the area. Famous for the inscription of the chrysanthemum crest on the western exterior. In the early Meiji era, it is said to be the work of Kangoro Hashimoto, a master craftsman of the eighth generation, who built many famous bridges, including the double bridge of the Imperial Palace. It is well preserved and you can walk on the bridge! Posting date: 4/5 (Sat) *In case of rain, it will be postponed to 1 week later Period: 4/5 (Sat) ~ Mid-May Location: Iwamotobashi 〒864-0013 182-2 Kamiide, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture

The climbing season has arrived. Thereare in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, there is a mountain called "Mt. Kuradake" for beginners and advanced skiers. It is a mountain that can be enjoyed by small children. You can see a 360-degree panorama from the top, and you can easily challenge yourself from the 9th station. Elevation is 1,118m. Japan's Top 100 Walking Trails has been chosen. It is located at the western end of Mt. Aso Outer Ring and looks like a horse's saddle, which is where the name of the mountain comes from. If you follow the northeast ridge of Mt. Kuradake, you will find Mt. Tsumushi (1,064m), and some people aim from the summit of Mt. Kuradake. There are many alpine plants and wild birds. There are several Course and to the Mt. Kuradake mountains, and for intermediate and advanced users, there There are forest Course and panoramic Course. If you are a beginner, there is also an East Trailhead Course that takes you by car to the 9th station and climbs from there. There are multiple routes depending on the level of difficulty, so some people climb with their families. From the top, you can see the Kuju mountain range, Five Peaks of Aso, Mt. Kinbozan, Unzen, etc. There are many people who climb with lunch boxes and coffee. Before climbing the mountain, it is Squid to pick up a map at the "Four Seasons Village" in Kyokushi foothills, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, which is located at the entrance to the Course.

Arao's Gourmet food is varied! Family and friends, everyone is very satisfied! From sushi restaurants, ramen, okonomiyaki, yakiniku, and other specialty restaurants, to very fashionable cafes and restaurants, Arao's Gourmet food has a wide variety of confectionery shops and nighttime drinks. After playing a lot, please enjoy it at your favorite store. ~Kosen Arao Main Store~ 60 years of burning taste and heart. genre okonomiyaki address 495 Shimoide, Arao City telephone number 0968-66-1911 business hours 11：00 ～ 21：00（LO 20：00） Closed Thursdays, year-end and New Year holidays parking lot 30 units Official Site http://www.kousendago.com/sub2.htm...

Manda Pit Multilingual Guide System 💁 ♀️✨ At Manda Pit, you can Use a multilingual guide system as well as a Japanese! Scan the QR code on the image or Use it →http://www.mandako.jp// here! #Kumamoto #Arao #Manda Pit #mandako #MiikeCoalMine #MandaPit #미이케탄광 #만다갱 #Miike 煤矿

Arao's Gourmet food is varied! Family and friends, everyone is very satisfied! From sushi restaurants, ramen, okonomiyaki, yakiniku, and other specialty restaurants, to very fashionable cafes and restaurants, Arao's Gourmet food has a wide variety of confectionery shops and nighttime drinks. After playing a lot, please enjoy it at your favorite store. ~Favorite yaki Minamoto-chan~ It is a shop where you can enjoy both Kansai style and Hiroshima style. If it is Arao, we will deliver it free of charge for 2 or more pieces. genre okonomiyaki address 573-3 Miyauchi, Arao City telephone number 0968-63-0588 business hours 11：00 ～ 15：00（LO 14：30） 17：00 ～ 21：00（LO 20：30） Closed Water Sunday (*If it is a Holidays, the next day) parking lot 10 cars

Arao's Gourmet food is varied! Family and friends, everyone is very satisfied! From sushi restaurants, ramen, okonomiyaki, yakiniku, and other specialty restaurants, to very fashionable cafes and restaurants, Arao's Gourmet food has a wide variety of confectionery shops and nighttime drinks. After playing a lot, please enjoy it at your favorite store. ~Yamaguchi Unagiya~ Exquisite grilled eel. The skin is crispy and the flesh is fluffy. genre Sushi & Japanese Food address Arao City Group 6 telephone number 0968-62-0020 business hours 11：30 ～ 13：30 16：00 ～ 19：00 Closed Tuesday parking lot 10 cars Number of seats 20 seats

Cherry Blossom Dancing It has been a week since the cherry blossoms were declared in Kyushu, but the cherry blossoms are still in full bloom in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Currently, the central part of the petals has turned red, so it will begin to fall after this. In particular, Kikuchi Park in Kumafu, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, is home to about 3,000 cherry trees, including Someiyoshino and Yamazakura. This year, many tourists, including those from overseas, are enjoying cherry blossom viewing. The "Kangetsu Tower Observatory" in the park is a superb Spot where you can overlook the cherry blossoms of Kikuchi Park and Kikuchi City. In addition, there is a Promenade and cherry blossom tunnel in the park. Even at the beginning of the fall, you can take a walk in the cherry blossom blizzard. There is a "Love Bench" in the park, where you can and while looking at the cherry blossoms. There are rows of cherry blossom trees and the approach to the temple of the Kikuchi Shrine, and if you walk through the cherry blossom tunnel, you can Fun the contrast between the cherry blossoms and the blue sky. Cherry blossoms bloom profusely from mid-March to early April every year. Even at the beginning of scattering, you can take wonderful photos and videos, so please come and visit.

Arao's Gourmet food is varied! Family and friends, everyone is very satisfied! From sushi restaurants, ramen, okonomiyaki, yakiniku, and other specialty restaurants, to very fashionable cafes and restaurants, Arao's Gourmet food has a wide variety of confectionery shops and nighttime drinks. After playing a lot, please enjoy it at your favorite store. ~Moranbong~ It is a shop where you can taste Japanese black beef of 4th grade or higher. Homemade kimchi is also recommended. genre Yakiniku address 65-3 Oshima, Arao City telephone number 0968-64-1855 business hours 17：00 ～ 24：00 （LO 23：00） Closed Water (*Excluding Holidays) parking lot 15 Capacity 60 Official Site https://www.arao-yakiniku.com//

Arao's Gourmet food is varied! Family and friends, everyone is very satisfied! From sushi restaurants, ramen, okonomiyaki, yakiniku, and other specialty restaurants, to very fashionable cafes and restaurants, Arao's Gourmet food has a wide variety of confectionery shops and nighttime drinks. After playing a lot, please enjoy it at your favorite store. ~Ozeki Sushi~ Meals with family and friends at a reasonable price. Bento boxes are also popular. genre Sushi & Japanese Food address 2089-8 Kuraman, Arao City telephone number 0968-68-2214 business hours 12：00～15：00（LO 14：00） 17：00～21：00（LO 20：00） Closed Tuesday parking lot 1 large car, 15 regular cars Number of seats 70 seats Official Site https://susi-oozeki.jimdosite.com//

Arao's Gourmet food is varied! Family and friends, everyone is very satisfied! From sushi restaurants, ramen, okonomiyaki, yakiniku, and other specialty restaurants, to very fashionable cafes and restaurants, Arao's Gourmet food has a wide variety of confectionery shops and nighttime drinks. After playing a lot, please enjoy it at your favorite store. ~Small Drum~ Fresh sushi and fish dishes are also available in the restaurant. Majaku's season-only "Majaku Gozen" is also popular! genre sushi address Arao City Nohara 1241-5 telephone number 0968-68-4622 business hours 11：00 ～ 14：30 17：00 ～ 21：30 Closed Tuesday (subject to change if it is a holidays) parking lot 20 units Capacity 50 people (*including the hall on the second floor)

Yachiyoza Theater Story ~Yamaga Lantern Dance Regular Performance~ "Yachiyoza Theater Story ~ Yamaga Lantern Dance Regular Performance" is a special program that includes a Visiting the site of the Yachiyoza Theater, a Meiji playhouse that is more than 100 years old, and Appreciation of the Yamaga Lantern Dance. The lantern dance seen in an extraordinary space that seems to have traveled back in time to the good old days is remarkably lustrous! Enjoy a luxurious time where you can experience the charm of Yamaga all at once! [Place] Yachiyoza Theater 【Held in】 Held in dates from the following URL. https://www.y-kankoukyoukai.com/sp_page01.php... 【Date and time】 Once a day, 10:30 a.m. (approx. 60 minutes) ・Screening of Nankyoku "The Story of the Birth and Reconstruction of the Yachiyoza Theater: Wasamon" (Nanikyoku Master Koyuki Minatoya) ・Yamaga lantern dance performance ・ Yachiyoza theater guide, commemorative photo with dancers 【Admission Fee】 Adult: 1,530 yen/person (Yachiyoza Theater admission fee + lantern dance appreciation fee 1,000 yen) Elementary and junior high school students: 770 yen/person (Yachiyoza Theater admission fee + lantern dance Appreciation fee 500 yen) * There is also a group discount (15 people or more) and a common admission ticket that includes admission to the Yachiyoza Theater and the Lantern Folk Art Museum. * Includes a shopping voucher that can be used at Yamaga shops 【Information】 ・ From 10:30 ~ 11:30, only customers who have an Appreciation ticket for Yachiyoza Theater Monogatari will be able to enter. ・ Visiting the site of the Yachiyoza Theater is possible even outside the date and time when the Yachiyoza Theater Story is held in. ・Held in date is subject to change. Thank you for your understanding. 【Inquiry】 Yamaga Hot Spring Tourism Association 0968-43-2952 Yachiyoza Theater 0968-44-4004 * If you are coming with more than 15 people, please make a reservation in advance. If you have less than 14 people, please come on the day without a reservation.

Marugoto Arao Products Museum Products Museum, Koshiroyaki Gallery, and Marugoto Arao Products Museum with Information Broadcasting Functions. It is a shop that has a selection of Gastronomical delicacies that we are proud of, such as Seaweed from the Ariake Sea and famous pears, foods using the blessings of Arao, and Specialty products such as Koshiro ware. Address: 169-22 Hara Manda, Arao City (Manda Pit Soba) Opening Hours: 11:00~16:30 Closed: Monday (if Monday is a holiday, the next day) Phone: 0968-57-9960 Car parking: Free traffic 8 minutes by bus from JR Arao Station Get off in front of Manda Pit https://arao-kankou.jp/sightseeing/specialty/...

Japan Sword Making Visiting the site See Japan traditional Japan sword making up close! You can Visiting the site the scenery of sword making, which is an ancient traditional technique of Japan, at the Japan Minamoto Japanese Swords forge of Mr. Rokuro Matsunaga, a swordsmith living in Arao City. The manufacturing method is a traditional method that repeats the process of hammering, stretching, and folding iron. You will surely be overwhelmed by the power of seeing it up close. In addition, you can also visiting the site of the "inscription cutting experience" and "sword making experience" in which you can engrave your name and favorite words on an iron plate using a tagane, and the collection of swords and armor owned by Mr. Matsunaga. name Matsunaga Japan Japanese Swords Forge address Arao Ichikawanobori 1907-8 telephone number 0968-68-2250 * Visiting the site requires reservation. Please contact us for details.

Accommodations in Arao! ~Stay at Arao~ From resort Hotels adjacent to amusement parks to business Hotels where you can easily stay overnight, Arao City has a wide variety of Accommodations. Whether you can't play in one day or stay for business, we're ready to go. 6.HOTEL R9 The Yard Arao A unique Hotel Stay called Container! A business Hotel where one container is one Guest Room and all rooms are stand-alone. Free Car parking is available near the Guest Room, and the rooms are equipped with unit baths, Toilets, TVs, microwave ovens, freezers and refrigerators. It has good Access to industrial parks, Sightseeing spot and golf courses, making it ideal for business and leisure Base point. address 883-1 Manda, Arao-shi, Kumamoto telephone number 0968-79-8725 Official Site https://hotel-r9.jp/hotels/arao/...

Accommodations in Arao! ~Stay at Arao~ From resort Hotels adjacent to amusement parks to business Hotels where you can easily stay overnight, Arao City has a wide variety of Accommodations. Whether you can't play in one day or stay for business, we're ready to go. 5.HOTEL AZ Kumamoto Arao Accommodation guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast free of charge! Hotels that can be widely used from sightseeing to business. Gari prices are reasonable, and Accommodation guests are also popular for their free breakfast. The rooms are clean and functional, and all rooms have internet access. There is also a tavern, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy a relaxing night. address 958 Manda, Arao-shi, Kumamoto telephone number 0968-65-3301 Official Site https://www.az-hotel.com/arao/...

Accommodations in Arao! ~Stay at Arao~ From resort Hotels adjacent to amusement parks to business Hotels where you can easily stay overnight, Arao City has a wide variety of Accommodations. Whether you can't play in one day or stay for business, we're ready to go. 4. Play lodge It is ♪ an outdoor Hotel located a 1-minute walk from Arao Station Like a mountain hut that you stop at on your journey, you can feel relieved and excited. Squid wanted to create such a place in the city, so "Play Lodge" was born. We will provide a space where people can gather in various scenes, from accommodation and eating to work and private life, under the theme of "play". address 1560-1 Manda, Arao-shi, Kumamoto telephone number 080-9547-4744 Official Site https://noasobilodge.com//