Today, the Yoshinomiya Shrine Grand Festival [Zato-san Festival] was held in! Enchanted 🥰 by the performance by Satsuma biwa player Kanako Kitahara This year's event went off without a hitch. It was blown by a strong wind from time to time, but everyone who gathered Thank you very much! #miyazaki #morotsukavillage #morotsuka #Miyazaki Prefecture #Morotsuka Village #Morotsuka Village Tourism Association #Collection of Shuin stamps #Miyazaki Shuin Stamps Tour #Yoshinomiya Shrine #Zato-san Festival

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//

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. 3. Business Hotel Isuzuso It's convenient for business and sightseeing! In addition to single and twin rooms, there are also triple rooms, as well as Japanese-style rooms where you can relax. There are convenience stores and restaurants nearby, so it is convenient. Accommodation guests can also enjoy free coffee in the morning. All rooms are wireless LAN compatible. address Kumamoto, Arao-shi, Yotsuyama-cho, 2-8-6 telephone number 0968-63-2514 Official Site http://www.business-hotel-isuzu.jp//

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. 2. Hotel Blanca Hotels in Greenland where you can play and stay as it is Since it is located in Greenland, it is a very convenient Hotel for those who want to play for a day. The first floor of the Hotel also serves as a club House for the Greenland Resort Golf Course, so it is perfect for those who want to spend time golfing. There is also a large public bath with natural hot springs and a family bath where family and friends can bathe alone. address Kumamoto Prefecture Arao City Shimoide 1308 telephone number 0968-66-1133 Official Site http://www.greenland.co.jp/hotels/blanca/...

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. 1. Hotel Verde Resort style where you can enjoy Hotel life to the fullest The exterior is impressive with the image of the Colosseum of the ancient Roman Empire. The 104 rooms are not only spacious, but also luxurious, with colourful rooms reminiscent of the delights of neighboring Greenland and suites with kitchens and living rooms. There are also restaurants and Natural hot springs, so you can fully enjoy the Hotel life away from everyday life. address Kumamoto Prefecture Arao City Motoite 1584-24 telephone number 0968-66-3939 Official Site http://www.greenland.co.jp/hotels/verde/...

🌸 Izumi scenery 🌸 where you can feel the arrival of Spring The cherry blossoms in Izumi Station East Exit Ryokuchi Park have blossomed! When I see the pink flowers, I feel ✨ excited that Spring has arrived 📸The fourth photo is the cherry blossoms on the riverbed of the Takaono River. The Izumi Cherry Blossom Festival will also be Held in on March 30th, so I hope 🌸🌿 the cherry blossoms in Tokusaki Monument Park will be in full bloom by then Please ♪ enjoy cherry blossom viewing while feeling the Spring of Izumi

Arao Tourist Information Paper We are distributing No. 32 of this issue. This time Spring we are introducing Gourmet Spot in Arao City as a Gourmet Special Feature in Arao in 2025! For facilities and shops in Arao City and surrounding areas It has been installed. If you see it Give it a try! Also on the brochure page of the Arao City Tourism Association You can view the digital brochure in PDF data. You can also check it out here! https://arao-kankou.jp/pamphlet/... #Such #Such 32 #Arao #Arao #Arao #Kumamoto #Kumamoto #Kumamoto #Kumamoto #North #Tourism #Gourmet #Information #Manda Pit #Mandako #World Heritage #Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution #Ariake Sea #Tidal flats #Marugoto Arao #Diffusion #Insta #Events #Sightseeing spot #Greenland

7 selections of Arao's stamina Gourmet ~ Part 5 ~ Introducing delicious stamina Gourmet food in Arao City. Popular addictive flavors, gutsy rice, and more! If you eat it, there is no doubt that you will be energized with the intense umami menu that is full of power! 5. Bacon & Egg Cheeseburger (King Size) ~Hero's Diner~ The King-size Hamburger is surprisingly large when you hold it in your hand. The 100% beef patty is coarsely ground and satisfying, and the rich cheddar cheese is also perfect! It is a full-fledged Hamburger with plenty of volume and a very satisfying stomach and heart. * Regular size is also available. Hero's Diner Store Points! Authentic and delicious American Hamburger and Steak. Juicy, voluminous, and satisfying Hamburger Specialties. The pop and American interior is an irresistible space for American comic book lovers. ◆ Store name: Hero's Diner ◆Address: 573-3 Miyauchi, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture (Favorite Yaki Minamoto 2F) ◆Phone: 0968-85-8484 ◆Business hours: 11:30~15:00 (L.O. 14:30) 17:30~22:00 (L.O.21:00) ◆Store holiday: Water and Sunday ◆ Number of seats: 24 seats ◆ Private room: None ◆ Smoking seats: None

【🌸 Gokase Hanami 2025🌸】March 20 (Thu) ~ May 11 (Sun)! (I'm sure) the snow has been delivered, and the flower season is finally approaching in Gokase Town, and ✨ we will 🤩🙌 do an Instagram campaign in Spring Please follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account (https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/)... and post 🤳❤️ 🔥 photos of flowers taken in Gokase In the town to Instagram with two hashtags: #Gokase Flower 2025 and #Shooting date (e.g. #March 20) Every day during the period, one person will receive 🎁✨ a mini set of Gokase Town Specialty products. What a surprise this time! During the Light up of Kijiya's Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) by the "Gokase Sakura Project" sponsored by students of Gokase Secondary School (March 23 (Sun) ~ April 2 (Water)), those who submit a photo of Kijiya's Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) will have a double 😮✨ chance of winning the prize every day! In addition! For excellent works, we will 🤩👏 send you an assortment of Specialty products of Gokase Town And even more! This time, the "Gokase Sakura Project Award" is also ... 🤭🌟！？ The works posted will be introduced 💡 at any time on the Gokase Tourism Association and the social media of the "Gokase Sakura Project" Period: Thursday, March 20, 2025 to Sunday, May 11, 2025 ⚠️ Other terms and conditions are Publication on the Gokase Tourism Association website. Please be sure to read it when applying. https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/index.html... ⚠️ Please be careful of accidents when shooting. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Gokase Town in Spring, you can enjoy 🌸 many flowers such as rhododendrons and azaleas as well as Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) Squid in the warm climate, how about 🤗 visiting flowers in Gokase Town? We look forward ✨ to your participation

Arao's Stamina Gourmet 7 ~ Part 4 ~ Introducing delicious stamina Gourmet food in Arao City. Popular addictive flavors, gutsy rice, and more! If you eat it, there is no doubt that you will be energized with the intense umami menu that is full of power! 4. Momoju Bento ~Bone-in Bird and Karaage Specialty Store Toraichi Main Store~ Arao main store limited to Momo heavy bento. Volume lunch box with one whole carefully selected thigh meat slowly and carefully grilled in olive oil. Other, there are also single karaage dishes and various bento menus. Bone-in bird and karaage specialty store Toraichi main store store points! A restaurant that originates in Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture, and serves freshly fried chicken with a commitment manufacturing method. For bone-in birds, tender and juicy chicks are prepared. Please enjoy the proud fried chicken made Commitment by the owner who loves fried chicken. There is also an Omuta store and a Tamana store. ◆ Store name: Bone-in bird / karaage specialty store Toraichi main store ◆Address: 813-1 Haramanda, Arao-shi, Kumamoto ◆Phone: 0968-62-6268 ◆Business hours: 10:30~19:30 ◆Store holidays: Not opens ◆Number of seats: Take-out specialty store ◆HP：https://karaage-toraichi.com// ◆Social media: Facebook

❚ The 33rd Ogata Tulip Festa 2025 Tulip Festa held in in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. This year, 200,000 tulips of 158 species and two types of rape flowers will bloom around Harajiri Falls. Enjoy the flower-filled Spring. The Tulip Festa is made possible by the support of a total of 700 volunteers who participated from inside and outside the city. ■ Date and time Friday, April 4, 2025 ~ Sunday, April 13, 2025 ■ Location Around Harajiri Falls ■ Stage Events during the period 【5th (Sat)】10:00-15:00 Bungo Folk Village (Music) 【6th (Sun)】10:30~ Ogata Children's Drum Ogata Akatsuki Drum (Japanese Drum) 11:30~ Acer Dance 【12th (Sat)】11:00~ Jewelry'S (baton twirling for elementary and junior high school students) 13:00~ Lyre Diva (Harp, Violin, Vocals) 【13th (Sun)】11:30~ Funny Mask Show 12:30~ Hula Dance 13:45~ Mask Show ■ Events during the period 【During the period】Whole tulip take-out corner More than 100 types of tulips will be sold for 100 yen each. 【During the period】Tulip markets, Gourmet corner Guests can enjoy food and drinks from kitchen cars and stalls. 【Held in on Saturdays and Sundays】Miscellaneous goods and confectionery corner A large collection of various shops and wonderful items 【Saturday, April 5】Kyuden Group aerial work Car experience boarding You can overlook the tulip and rape fields from above. (* There are may be canceled in case of rain) 【Period】Street Performer SATOYA Performance Show Bring smiles and impressions Held in / April 5 (Sat), 6 (Sun), 8 (Tue) ~ 12 (Sat) 【Held in on Saturdays and Sundays】 SOUTHWAVE BOAT TOUR You can take a boat around the Soba waterfall and enjoy a very impressive view. Click here to apply for a boat trip ■ Sunny-chan donation request In order to renew the costume of "Sunny-chan", a donation box has been set up at the venue headquarters. . Thank you for your cooperation. ■ Car parking lot 【Monday ~ Friday】Roadside Station can park Car at Harajiri Falls. 【Sat and Sun】Please Use Ogata Sports Park (temporary Car Parking Lot). ■ Free shuttle bus service On Saturdays and Sundays during the period, a free shuttle bus will be operated from the temporary Car Parking Lot to the Festa venue. 【Operating Dates】April 5 (Sat), 6 (Sun), 12 (Sat), 13 (Sun) [Operating hours] 9:00-16:30 * Please check the time of the last Car. * From 2025, we will not receive sponsorship money at the bus stop. request The Roadside Station of the venue is obliged to secure a parking lot for Car throughout the year, but in order to ensure safety and relieve traffic congestion only on Saturdays and Time Slot / Time of Day Sundays during the period, we ask that you Use a temporary Car parking lot and Use a free shuttle pass to ensure safety and relieve traffic congestion on Saturdays and Sundays. (Weekdays is open to Car parking lot in the venue.) Use pets with pets so as not to cause inconvenience to other customers. Please note that one of the free shuttle passes is pet Boarding Car free. Boarding will operate at any time, so please follow the instructions of the staff. There are depending on the Time Slot / Time of Day, you may have to wait until Boarding. Use if the driver or passenger has a physical disability certificate and it is difficult to use the free shuttle bus, you can enter the venue. (There are a limited number of cars parked) Please present your notebook to the traffic guidance staff to receive a traffic permit and post it near the windshield of both cars. There is a Car parking lot near the venue, but the number of bicycles Thereare is limited, so please Use the temporary Car parking lot as much as possible. ■Inquiries about Events Tulip Festa Executive Committee Secretariat Phone 0974-42-2111 ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250318tyurippu/...

7 selections of Arao's stamina Gourmet ~ Part 3 ~ Introducing delicious stamina Gourmet food in Arao City. Popular addictive flavors, gutsy rice, and more! If you eat it, there is no doubt that you will be energized with the intense umami menu that is full of power! 3. All you can eat Extreme Course ~Yakiniku Nurbon Garden Arao~ It is a very satisfying course where you can enjoy Nurbon Garden's "solemn grilled meat" and "authentic Korean cuisine" that has been devoted to meat for more than 40 years. Commitment meats such as domestic loin and domestic short ribs, Korean dishes, and desserts are recommended for dinners and banquets with the whole family! Yakiniku Nurbon Garden Arao Shop Points! It is a yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy a rich menu with All you can eat courses, including Japanese black beef from Kyushu and other commitment meats, as well as authentic Korean dishes such as cold noodles and bibimbap. There are also box seats and private rooms where you can relax in the large restaurant. Take-out yakiniku heavy and yakiniku bento boxes are also popular. ◆ Store name: Yakiniku Nurbon Garden Arao ◆Address: 1518-90 Motoite, Arao-shi, Kumamoto ◆Phone: 0968-65-5333 ◆Business hours: Weekdays 16:00~22:00 (O.S. 21:30), Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:30~23:00 (O.S. 22:30) ◆ Store holidays: None ◆ Number of seats: 240 seats ◆ Private room: Yes ◆ Smoking seats: None ◆HP：https://www.nurubon.co.jp/tenpo/arao.html... ◆Social media: Facebook, Twitter

【Flowering Information 1】Saitobaru We would like to inform you of the flowering status of Saitobaru on March 19 (Water). The rape flowers in Saitobaru have begun to bloom, albeit little by little. Cherry blossoms are still in buds. As in every year, it is expected to reach its best time to visit at the end of this month. ■ Information on Toilets and Car Parking in the Saitobaru Kofun Tumulus Group Saitobaru Guidance CenterIn addition to the Toilet of Konohanakan Saitobaru there are six public Toilet in the Kofun Tumulus (Imperial Tomb Square, Takatoriyama Parking Lot Car, Takatoriyama Parking Lot, Kofun Tumulus Car Parking Lot, Kofun Tumulus Car Parking Lot 2, Kofun Tumulus Car Parking Lot 3, and Saitobaru Sports Park, so please Use those as well. (with multi-purpose Toilet) * For details, please see the West City Tourism Association website.

7 Selections of Arao's Stamina Gourmet ~ Part 2 ~ Introducing delicious stamina Gourmet food in Arao City. Popular addictive flavors, gutsy rice, and more! If you eat it, there is no doubt that you will be energized with the intense umami menu that is full of power! 2. Kumamoto Basashi Assortment 5 Kinds ~Rakuna Dining Koudo~ It is an assortment of Kumamoto specialties Basashi where you can enjoy the different sweetness and texture of five parts: marbling, upper Basashi, lean meat, koune, and futaego. Please enjoy garlic soy sauce, ginger, spicy miso, etc. according to the part. Rakusai Dining Kakudo Shop Point Receiving only twice a month! The rare horse lever sashimi that is particular about raw is a little different from other stores! Other, it is an izakaya that boasts fresh fish selected by craftsmen every morning, "fire hon pork" from WaWater Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, and the highest quality binchotan charcoal skewers. Please have a "fun time talking with your loved ones". * Receiving of horse leva sashimi will be announced on social media. ◆ Store name: Rakusai Dining Kakudo ◆Address: 1616-67 Shimoite, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture Green Smile Ichiban Inside the Facility ◆Phone: 0968-66-0804 ◆Business hours: 11:30~15:00, 17:00~23:00 ◆ Store holiday: Thursday, New Year's Day ◆ Number of seats: 100 seats ◆ Private room: Yes ◆ Smoking seats: Smoking space set up outside the store ◆HP：https://www.kuraudo.site// ◆Social media: LINE, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

[Announcement ❄️ of Winter Gokase 2025❄️ Results] Thank you for waiting! !️ Announcement 🥳🎉 of the results of "Winter Gokase 2025" This time, in addition to the followers of the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram Account, we decided 👏✨ the winning item by voting by Facebook and Google Form Thank you to 🙇 ♀️💕 everyone who voted Now, let's announce the 👇👇👇 results [🥇 Gold Award] Mr. @mas8787a [🥈 Silver Prize] Mr. @fowafuwarin5 [🥉 Bronze Award] Mr. @yamabico_san The Gokase Highland Ski Resort, which has been revived in yellowtail three years, and the winter appearance of Josenji Temple, which enjoys beautiful scenery in both Spring and autumn, won prizes 🤩✨ It is raining today, but there was a lot of snow this year, so ❄️ there are many difficulties, but I am always amazed 👏 by the power of Nature that creates beautiful scenery and by the people who express themselves through the viewfinder Congratulations ㊗️🥳🎉 to all the winners And There is a to 😭❤️ 🔥 everyone who applied, voted, and participated Spring is finally here 🌸 We will inform you of the Spring campaign soon, so when you come to Gokase to enjoy cherry blossom viewing, please take many photos and cry when 😭💕 you participate 💫 Best regards

7 selections of Arao's stamina Gourmet ~ Part 1 ~ Introducing delicious stamina Gourmet food in Arao City. Popular addictive flavors, gutsy rice, and more! If you eat it, there is no doubt that you will be energized with the intense umami menu that is full of power! 1. Assorted hormones ~Japanese-style yakiniku horsepower~ Hatsu, senmai, liver, red senmai, and tecchan, five parts with different tastes and textures. Each of them is rich in nutrients such as vitamins B and E, Mina Raru, iron, etc., and is ideal for replenishing stamina. Gari with soy sauce sauce with plenty of garlic! Japanese-style yakiniku horsepower shop points! A yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy a large number of menus, including a great value lunch. Gari can enjoy rare parts by buying one head of A5 rank black Wagyu beef unique to a butcher's directly managed store. It is a restaurant that is I'm particular about freshness management so that we can provide safe, secure and delicious meat. ◆ Store name: Japanese-style yakiniku horsepower shop ◆Address: 1616-67 Shimoite, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture Green Smile Ichiban Inside the Facility ◆Phone: 0968-66-4129 ◆Business hours: 11:30~15:00, 17:00~22:30 ◆Store holidays: Water (subject to change if it is a holiday), New Year's Day ◆ Number of seats: 100 seats ◆ Private room: Yes ◆ Smoking seats: None ◆HP：http://www.barikiya.com// ◆Social media: Facebook/Instagram

\🌸 Takao no Naka City 🌸/ Held in again this year! Takaonaka City is one of the three major cities in Kagoshima Prefecture. For two days, on the day of the Spring Equinox and the next day, it becomes a pedestrian paradise for about 1 km from north to south, east and west, centered on the intersection in front of Takaono Station, and many stalls are lined up. Various Events will be Held in Main Venue the parking lot of the JA Takaono Office Car. It is also known as "Soba City" and there are Soba noodle stores lined up in the venue. It will be very crowded on the day of the event, so please Use public transportation or the free shuttle bus from the Car parking lot to the venue. —————————— ■ Takao no Naka City Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 and Friday, March 21, 2025 【Place】Takaono Station Crossing (24 Shibiki, Takaono Town, Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture) 【Inquiry】Secretariat of the City Executive Committee (#Tsuru Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Takaono Main Office) 【Phone】0996-82-1065 【Cars】 　Takaono Sports Ground Riverbed 　Twinkle Dome 　Car parking lot on the west side of the Kirameki Dome 　Health Management Center 　Fureai Park Car Parking Lot 　Water flow playground riverbed Car parking lot 　Takaono Elementary School Ground (March 20 only) 　Takaono Junior High School Ground (March 20 only) 　* Car at Takaono Elementary School and Takaono Junior High School please do not park your car on March 21. 　* Free shuttle bus will be operated only on the 20th. Please Use it when coming by Car. 【Details】https://r.goope.jp/srb-46-25/info/6146579...

Tokiwa witch hazel, a flower that grows wild in only three places in Japan We will introduce "Tokiwa Mansaku" from Mount Kodai, which is popular as a mountain where beginners can enjoy mountain walking with abundant mountain climbing routes. Tokiwa is an evergreen tree that bears leaves all year round. It is said that Mansaku represents the wish for a full harvest in the Harvest Festival. Where can you meet the flowers of Tokiwa witch hazel that grow wild in Japan? Mount Kodai, Arao City, Kumamoto Ise Jingu, Mie Prefecture Shinza, Kosai City, Shizuoka It is said that there are three places. Best time to visit is from mid-April to late April every year. 【Spot Information】 Mount Kodai Mount Kodai Car parking lot, toilet available Kumamoto Prefecture Arao City Kaba 2773-595 0968-63-1421 (Arao City Tourism and Cultural Exchange Division) #Mt. Mount Kodai #Arao Genic #Tokiwa Witch Hazel #Kyushu Mountains #Kyushu Nature Trail #Low Mountain Hike #Climbing #Mount Kodai Trail Running #Arao City #Kumamoto

【Cotton Cafe】Relaxing, yarn spinning experience 🧶 Today, I would like to introduce ☺️✨ the "Cotton Cafe" held on the third Saturday of every month at the former Kuraoka junior high school "Kuraokakura" Feel free to Use the café only.☕💕 You can 😌 order delicious homemade cakes and drinks Today's cake was a cake with kumquat jam and a cake 🍰✨ with apple jam (I had a lot of it, but it was 🤤 insanely delicious) Everyone was having a relaxing time 🫶 while enjoying reading and chatting Of course! There is a fee, but you can 🧶✨ also experience yarn spinning Pick up cotton seeds with a "cotton gin" ↓ Use a tool called a "hand carder" like a large slicker brush to adjust the stream of fibers. ↓ When wrapped around a winding stick, a bundle of cotton called a "pony" is formed 😌☁️, which looks like a fluffy cocoon ↓ If you pull this out little by little with a tool called a spindle and twist it, you will get 😳👏 a magnificent thread as shown in the first photo It seems that 💡 you can adjust the thickness of the finished yarn by twisting the fiber and the amount of force You can make it thinner or thicker, or try to spin a single yarn with various thicknesses... There are There are fun of spinning your favorite yarn If 🤗✨ you are interested, please try 💪 it When you visit Cotton Cafe, you don't need to make a reservation or anything, so 👌 please feel free to stop by and enjoy 😌🌿 your own time 【Date & Time】3rd Saturday 13:00~15:00 【Place】Kuraoka Kurara (Staff Room) 〒882-1201 5929 Kuraoka, Gokase-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture 【Reservation】Not required 【Fee】Yarn spinning experience 1,500 yen, cotton (with seeds) 400 yen

You can enjoy it even on a rainy day! Spot in Arao City, Kumamoto 【Arao City Library】 Location: 〒864-0033 Kumamoto Prefecture Arao City Midorigaoka 1-chōme-1-1 Business hours: 10:00-20:00 Closed : End of every month (except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) Admission fee : Free Phone : 0968-57-7747 The Inside the Facility, which was built with the image of a "library on tidal flats", There are various Zone. There is a room where children can take off their shoes and enjoy Picture books slowly, and there is a children's Toilet (with a nursing room), so even small children can use it with peace of mind. 【Manda Pit Station】 Location: 864-0001 Kumamoto Prefecture Arao City Hara Manda 200-2 Business hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed : Monday (or the following weekdays if it is a holiday) Admission fee : Free (Manda Pit site is charged) Phone : 0968-57-9155 It is an indoor exhibition facilities in front of the Manda Pit. In addition to dioramas and explanation boards, there is also a "VR" that can be viewed for free. You can enjoy the feeling of going underground with 360-degree realistic Video and sound. It is a facility that can be enjoyed regardless of the weather and learn about the history of Manda Pit. 【Marugoto Orao Products Museum】 Location: 864-0001 Kumamoto Prefecture Arao City Hara Manda 169-22 Business hours: 11:00-16:30 Closed : Monday (or the following weekdays if it is a holiday) Admission fee : Free Phone : 0968-57-9960 It is a Products Museum equipped with "Souvenirs" such as Specialty products and Sake of Arao City, "Koshiroyaki" which is a craft of Arao, and a "Tourist Information Corner" that introduces Gourmet food in Arao City and nearby sightseeing spots. When the weather is nice, it feels good to take a break on the bench at the "Rooftop Observatory"! [Arao Kids Dome] Location: 〒864-0041 4186-19 Arao, Arao-shi, Kumamoto (Arao Cultural Center) Business hours: 2 hours at a time Session 1: 9:00-11:00 Session 2 12:30-14:30 Session 3 15:00-17:00 Closed : Tuesday (the next day if it is a holiday) Admission: Junior high school students and older: 700 yen 3 years old and under junior high school students: 300 yen Children under 2 years old free of charge * Group discount for 20 people or more is available. Phone : 0968-66-4111 Indoor experience-based digital art by teamLab, which is Popular in Japan and abroad. Coloring is easy even for small children, and your own picture will be on the wall! Floor! Move around. Although there is a time limit, it is a fun space where you can get absorbed and play.

As one of the projects commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Kumamoto Prefectural Theater, five videos were produced on the theme of "Moving Theater". One of them, the collaboration video of "Manda Pit" × "DANCE", was Open to the public on YouTube. The performance, set in the historic Manda Pit, was starred, choreographed, and written by professional dancer Yusuke Hayama. Original music for this project was produced and directed by art director Kei Yoshida, and Video production was done by OP Films by Onigashima Productions. As the phrase "Dance is Timeless" suggests, you can enjoy a video work that expresses the history of Manda Pit through dance through the ages. https://arao-kankou.jp/info/11207/... Other video with the theme of "theater in motion" are Open to the public. Please take a look. ・ Double bass × Sakizu village ・Yashiro Myomi Festival ×Tsugaru Shamisen, Japanese Drum ・Aso × String Quartet ・Marching × Triangle West Port

❄️ Voting for "Winter Gokase 2025" is now open [❄️ until Sunday, March 16, 2025!] 】 Thank you all for submitting to the "Winter Hunt 2025"! We regret to inform you that the staff of the Tourism Association conducted a strict first selection and selected 10 works 🙏✨ from all the entries From these 10 works, we would like to 🤩👏 decide the winners by voting from everyone From those who voted, 10 people will be selected by lottery to receive "Specialty products of Gokase Town", and 🎁💫 we ask for 🙇 ♀️ your cooperation Here's 💡 how to vote [Voting period: ~ until March 16, 2025 (Sunday)] ⚠️ Voting is limited to one vote per Account or one per person. <If you vote from Instagram> https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... ・Please follow the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association. ・ Please select one of the 10 works featured in the post with the hashtag "#Winter Gokase 2025 Vote" and comment ✍ the photo number in the comment section of the post ⚠️ If you do not follow them, you will not be Subjected to the Giveaway Draw due to uncertainty in the exchange of messages. Please be careful. <If you vote through Facebook> https://www.facebook.com/gokase.kanko/?locale=ja_JP... ・Please select one of the 10 works introduced in this post and comment the number of the photo in the comments. ・ Voting is limited to one time per Account. ⚠️ If you win the prize draw, you will be contacted via Facebook message. Please note that if you do not receive a reply for 2 weeks, it will be invalidated. If you vote from < Home page> ・ Go to the "Winter Gokase 2025 Voting" page from the Gokase Tourism Association's Home page and New Topics (https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/ivent/1994.html)... ・Click on the URL on the "Winter Gokase 2025 Voting" page to open the "Voting Form" ・Enter your e-mail address ・Please select one work from 10 works, put a check mark on that work, and send your answer. ⚠️ If you do not enter your email address, you will not be eligible for the Subject of the Prize Draw. Please take a look at the applicant's original posts before voting 🤗 (1) Mr. @yamabico_san (2nd photo) (2) Mr. @gokase_entertainment (3rd photo) (3) Mr. @photo_ay_umi (4th photo) (4) Mr. @mgm_1228 (5th photo) (5) Mr. @eco9syu_sekiryo (6th photo) (6) Mr. @goto0619 (7th photo) (7) Mr. @fowafuwarin5 (8th photo) (8) Mr. @thusandleavis (9th photo) (9) Mr. @mas8787a (10th photo) (10) Mr. @photo_ay_umi (11th photo) We look 🥰 forward to your many votes

🎿 Ski Resort Final Events 🏂 Sunday, March 9 was the last business day ❄️ at Gokase Highland Ski Resort In clear weather, a large lottery was held 🎁 from 11 o'clock Gari cheered every time the winning numbers of the luxury premiums were announced, and the big draw ended 😆✨ with a big Gari Visitors enjoyed the last Slope of the season immediately after the draw was 🎿 over Gokase Highland Ski Resort ❄️ revived this season Thanks to all of you, we have been able 😊 to operate safely until today There is a very much 🥰 We look forward to seeing you again next season!!

[Light of Life Project in Gokase Town] On Saturday, March 8th, I visited 🤗 the "Light of Life Project in Gokase Town" Held in at the Gokase Town Welfare Center This Events is an Events 😌 that has been going on since 2011, the year after the Great East Japan Earthquake, despite a four-year period of self-restraint due to the Coronavirus pandemic It was a beautiful Events that reminded ✨ us of the people in the disaster-stricken areas caused by the earthquake and other disasters that occur in various parts of Japan, and hoped that we would never let it fade away and cherish our lives A donation box was set up at the venue to collect donations for the reconstruction of disaster-stricken areas, and each of the visitors cooperated with ☺️ the donation Stalls selling delicious light snacks and cute miscellaneous goods were also available, and the venue was 🥳 crowded On stage, hosted by the organizer G Music Taino Corps, there are a lot of 🤩✨ fun programs such as singing and dancing There were also many songs that carried thoughts on disaster-stricken areas, making it a 😌👏 program unique to charity Events At the end, there was an ensemble of "Flowers Bloom" in which the visitors and 🎶 together with the song At the end of the Events, there was a lighting ceremony of wax balls created by the children, and all the visitors and a moment of silence in the venue surrounded by gentle light. I hope that the thoughts from Gokase Town will reach the disaster-stricken areas ... 🙏

[❄️ Winter Gokase 2025 application photo introduction ~ final time ~❄️] Until 2/28, "#Winter Gokase 2025" 💡 was held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association This was the 🥹✨ last time we introduced the works that we submitted Mr. @fowafuwarin5 Mr. @mas8787a Mr. @mgm_1228 (in no particular order) The long-awaited first appearance! Unoko Waterfall ✨ and wonderful works 👏 that captured the ski resort where there is still snow and the surrounding Nature Thank you very much for your many applications 😭 It was a cold winter, but many of the winter photos were 😊☀️ somewhat heartwarming

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Morotsuka Village Tourism Association. From now on, we will introduce the charm of Morotsuka Village in the northern part of Miyazaki Prefecture, so please look forward to it! First of all, I would like to introduce Morotsuka Village. ◆◇◆What is Morotsuka Village in Miyazaki Prefecture◆◇◆ Morotsuka Village in Miyazaki Prefecture is located almost in the middle of the Central Kyushu Mountains, and 90% of the area of the Village is mountain forest. There is almost no flat land, and 84 settlements are scattered on the slopes of the mountains. Under the slogan of the Forestry Establishment Village, Morotsuka Village has been promoting the creation of forests while protecting mountains, creating forests, and living in harmony with Nature while receiving the blessings of forests. This is a "village that lives in the forest" while thinking not only about ourselves but also about each other, not only about the present but also about the generations of our children and grandchildren. ◆◇◆Transportation Access◆◇◆ * About 2 hours by Car from Kumamoto Airport * About 2 hours by Car from Miyazaki Airport *Train from Miyazaki Airports to JR Hyugashi Station (65 minutes by limited express) and route bus from Hyugashi Station to Morotsuka Village. If you Use a Train or local bus, take a local bus (Miyazaki Kotsu) from JR Nippo Main Line Hyugashi Station to the center of the Morotsuka Village "Morotsuka" in about 90 minutes. *Please take a bus to "Kamishiiba" or "Tsukahara". (For route buses, please check the Miyazaki Kotsu website.) * For current traffic restriction Information, please check from [Moroka Navi HP]. ◆◇◆Sightseeing spot of Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture◆◇◆ ■Eco Museum Morotsuka Shiitake Mushroom 21 It is a facility that houses the office of the Morotsuka Village Tourism Association and the restaurant Donkotei. It used to be a facility where you can learn about shiitake mushrooms, but now it has been renovated as a tourist information and exchange place. On the opposite bank across the Hotaru Bridge, there is a Honzon of Kunugi Jizo made from a kunugi tree that is more than 100 years old. You can go down to the riverbank to eat lunch or play in the Clear streams. ◇◆◇Accommodations in Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture◇◆◇ ■ Forest in the Sky Pond Kubo Green Park Located around 800 meters above elevation in Morotsuka Village, which is rich in rich in nature, is Ikenokubo Green Park, a forest in the sky with a log house and a campsite. From the Hyuga direction, there is one car lane all the way, so even those who are not used to driving on mountain roads can rest assured. Athletic, grass skiing, and Putting golf are also available, so parents and children from small children can enjoy it together. A scenic cross-country Course is also nearby, There is a perfect for a leisurely stroll while feeling the Nature. It takes about 5 minutes by car to the popular "Akisei Observatory" with a superb view. It is also recommended to wake up early and watch the Sunrise. If you're lucky, you might even see a sea of clouds. Spring in full bloom, summer greenery and coolness unique to high places, fiery autumn Autumn leaves and quiet winter with flickering snow. It is a place where you can relax and enjoy the scenery and nature of the four seasons that change every day. ■Mt. Morotsuka Mountain stream village Of the two campsites in the Village, one is here, Morotsukayama Mountain Stream no Sato. It is a Rich in nature place where Mt. Morotsuka, which is one of the One Hundred Famous Mountains of Kyushu, rises. There is also a river park nearby adjacent to a Water Valleys with abundant water, and in summer you can enjoy playing in the river and fishing (a fishing ticket is required). ■ Forest Kominka Yamashigi no Mori "Yamashigi no Mori" is an kominka house in the forest consisting of two buildings, "Shishigi" built in the Taisho period and "Nakashigi" built in the Meiji era. It is in the mountains that you can finally reach by climbing a winding mountain road, but it is surprising because it was an important place for transportation in the old days when there were no cars or roads. Today, it is active as an experiential exchange facility where residents of cities and mountain villages deepen exchanges through agricultural work experience. In the sky where you can reach the sky, nostalgic scenery such as the sunken hearth, Goemon bath, and furnace remain. ■ Forest Kominka House Series An old-fashioned private house where you can enjoy the breath of Nature. Surrounded by mountains, surrounded by the warmth of trees, the smell of soil, and the sunken hearth surrounded by everyone, there is a place of relaxation that anyone can easily experience, where you can feel the symbiosis between people and nature, the slow stream of time, and the "Kominka in the Forest" in Morotsuka. 【List of Kominka houses】 ・Yamasigi no Mori ・Heida no Sato ・Cherry blossom tsubone ・Yoshiya ◇◆◇Specialty products of Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture◇◆◇ ■ Shiitake mushrooms Cultivation mushrooms are cultivated using 100% raw wood raised in rich forests, which have been certified as a World Agricultural Heritage Site. Please enjoy the delicious and aroma raw wood shiitake mushrooms that Moroka Village is proud of in the world. ■ Nectar of 100 flowers in the forest It is the honey of Japanese bees that the honey hunters of Morotsuka love. Nature beekeeping in the mountains is a Minamoto of all kinds of flowers. The nectar stored by bees, called "100 flower nectar," is highly nutritious and has a rich taste and aroma. The amount of honey that one bee produces in its lifetime is very precious, as it is said to be "one spoonful". ■ Wormwood dumplings Fresh wormwood nurtured by clean air and water is collected from the mountains and made using the traditional method, and wormwood Dango is an exquisite sweet that can only be tasted in the countryside. 　The Aroma of wormwood that fills your mouth and the bean paste kneaded with skilled skills are exquisite. ■ Processed goods of the mountains A women's association active in villages scattered in the mountains of Morotsuka Village. In the workshop set up in the village, the mothers of the Village work hard every day. Ingredients harvested in the mountains, such as miso, yuzu pepper, konjac and dressing, are used as raw materials to create the "deliciousness" of the Village. Fun as we continue to broadcasting the charm of Morotsuka Village, which is rich in Rich in nature!

The popular game [Fortnite] finally has Kumamon Island! There is also Manda Pit as a tourist facility! In that Popular online game [Fortnite], the "Kumamon Island" stage set in Kumamoto has finally appeared! !! The "Kumamon Island" stage is not the usual shooting game, but a management simulation game! The story of the game revolves around Kumamoto Castle and other major Sightseeing spots in the prefecture, and the player cooperates with Kumamon's plan to create a "Giant Kumamon Robo"! Manda Pit has also appeared as one of the sightseeing spots! !! Please ♪ enjoy the game with the cute Kumamon Island code: 0507-8727-1071 https://www.pref.kumamoto.jp/kumamonisland/...

🏯✨ Yurukyara of Izumi City "Tsuru no Shin" ✨🐦 Do you know Izumi City's official character "Tsuru no Shin"? 👀 The other day, he appeared on TV, became a hot topic in some circles, and became a little more well-known (?). I did ✨ A character born in Izumi City, the destination of No.1 in Japan! 🦢⚔️ Tsurunoshin plays a major role 💨 every day to convey the charm of Izumi City I appear at Events, promote Izumi City, and do my best 💪🔥 to let everyone know about Izumi If you see one, please call out 📢😊 "Tsuru no shin!" You are also welcome to take pictures with us 📸✨

Ume blooming status Fumio Asakura Memorial Hall as of March 10 "Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall" in Asaji, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu There are many plum trees planted in the park. Overall, flowering is progressing and it is in best time to visit. It is blooming beautifully, so I think this week is good. 【Place】Asakura Fumio Memorial Hall (Asaji Ikeda, Bungo-Ono City, 1587-11) 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Opening Hours】 10:00~17:00 【Closed】Monday (if it is a holiday or holiday, the next day) The Fumio Asakura Memorial Museum will be temporarily closed from March 17~28, 2025, but you can take a walk in the park. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250312asakurahumiokinenkan/...

Cycling while looking at the Ariake Sea! edit Would you like to take a leisurely trip around the city? In addition to the places you visit for the first time, new discoveries in familiar scenery will further enrich your daily life. While feeling the sea breeze of the Ariake Sea, you can see the Arao tidal flats in Kumamoto Prefecture, Mt. Unzen in Nagasaki Prefecture, Mt. Tara in Saga Prefecture, and the giant crane built at the shipyard in Nagasu Town, and visit the Neko Daimyojin (Nekomiya), a seaside bakery full of smiles, an Adult hideaway café where you can forget the time and talk, a Soba café, or walk to Yotsuyama Shrine to see the Ariake Sea from a high ground. 【Bicycle rental facilities】 ◆Arao Tidal Flats Water and Wetland Center: 20-2 Kuraman, Arao City *Closed is Monday, year-end and New Year holidays (12/29~1/3), and if Monday is Holidays, the next opening day 0968-57-7444 ramsar@city.arao.lg.jp https://www.city.arao.lg.jp/kurashi/shisetsu/higata/... ◆Goldfish and Koi Township Square: 3150 Nagasu, Nagasu-cho, Tamana-gun *Year-end and New Year holidays (12/28~1/3) 【Use time for bicycle rental】 3 hours 【Rental time】 9 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. (Reception until 3 p.m.) *Excluding Closed of handling facilities 【Subject of Use】 High school students and above Use rental bicycles without any safety obstacles 【Use Procedure】 You will be asked to present a document that can confirm your name and Address, such as a driver's license, health insurance, or student ID, and fill out the Use application form. [Return location] It will be the facilities who has completed the loan procedure. [In stormy weather] Lending may be discontinued. [About transfer and subleasing] Rental bicycles cannot be transferred or subleased to other parties. [About helmets] Use bicycle rental is required to wear a helmet. Loans are also available. #Bicycle rental #Ariake Sea #Arao Tidal Flats Water Wetland Center #Goldfish and Koi no Township Square #Cycling https://www.city.arao.lg.j... p/kurashi/shisetsu/higata/ https://www.city.arao.lg.jp/kurashi/shisetsu/higata/...