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//

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//

In Kikuchi Park, as of March 26, the cherry blossoms have bloomed for quarters and pale pink flowers have begun to color the entire park. The scenery of the cherry blossoms spreading softly is exciting. Why don't you enjoy the time of Spring with the cherry blossoms, which are becoming more beautiful day by day as they reach full bloom? Enjoy a relaxing cherry blossom viewing in Kikuchi Park, where a peaceful time streams During the period from March 16 (Sun) to April 5 (Sat), the cherry blossoms in Kikuchi Park will be Light up by Bonbori (18:00~22:00) from 18:00 to 22:00, and you can also enjoy the cherry blossoms at night. On Sunday, March 30, "Kikuchi Sakura market" will be Held in, and 45 stores are scheduled to gather. Click here for details https://x.gd/KbzJC...

Monday, March 24, 2025 At Futoria in Ubuyama Sustaina UBU Rare Plant Regeneration Events ♪ Implementation activities to pass on Aso's precious rare species to future generations.　 ✿〈Morning session〉10:00-13:00 Learning and sowing. (Higotai, Aso yarrow, Ominaeshi, Fujibakama, etc.) Maintenance of flower gardens. 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 ✿〈Afternoon Session〉 13:00-16:00 Open Farm 🌿 ★ Lives in Ubuyama@maaaasaaaaeeee Illustrator Masae's "My Cotton Pouch with Floral Pattern" Production Experience ♪ ★ Ubuyama Volunteers@noguchi_vanlife Noguchi's 10-minute Aroma Dry Head Spa Experience or Aroma Hand Treatment 10 minutes (Below the elbow to the palm of the hand, both hands) We will 🌿 use ORGAN's Aso Aroma (an eye mask with favorite Aroma from three Aroma) throughout the Course ★ Futoria in Ubuyama Eating flower picking experience

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/...

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, "RIDE and MEAT in UBUYAMA PLACE 2025" was held in at UBUYAMA PLACE. Although we were not blessed with the weather, the venue was crowded with the heat that blew away the cold, and the Kitchen Car with a variety of goods such as model Car and apparel from various manufacturers, as well as delicious food such as meat! Events in the rain ・ There was a lot of food and a lot of bikes, so it was fun. 　I will come again! ・ I'm sorry for the rain, I want you to do it again when it's sunny There are also happy opinions! This time, it seems that there were many visitors from Kumamoto and Oita! We will Held in our Events regularly so that you can come from all over Kyushu and Japan all over the country!

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

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

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

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

"Rice Rice Somon Tour (Komekome Somontsua)" Buzen Highway downtown Somon district. Introducing the special town walk "Rice Rice Somon Tour" where you can enjoy this highway, which has flourished as a gathering place for Rice since ancient times and where the good old townscape of Machiya remains. There are four spots to visit. It is a popular tour where you can experience Instagram Spots and the history of Rice. (1) Kiya Main Store 　Koji that adheres to traditional manufacturing methods and continues to Commitment to products rich in koji Aroma (2) Chiyo no Sono Sake Brewery 　A pioneer in Rice sake brewing ahead of other breweries (3) Kosenji Temple 　A temple with a sutra storehouse that contains all the sutras donated by the wealthy merchant Munakataya (4) Senbei Workshop 　A handmade rice cracker shop that enjoys the experience of baking rice crackers with carefully selected ingredients ◆Participation fee 600 yen (with Souvenirs) ◆Vacation Water Sunday, 8/14-17, year-end and New Year holidays 　　　　(You can Visiting the site of Kiya Main Store, Chiyo no Sono Sake Brewery, and Senbei Workshop) ◆ Meeting place: Kiya main store ◆ Car parking lot Chiyo no Sono Sake Brewery Car parking lot ◆ Organizer: Shitamachi Somonkai ◆Application Yamaga Hot Spring Tourism Association TEL.0968-43-2952 * Please apply by the day before joining the tour (cancellation must be made by the day before). If you cancel on the day, you will be charged 50% of the participation fee) * There are that some things cannot be Visiting the site due to the season or Other. * The order of the shops on the tour is subject to change depending on the number of people.

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

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