"Mindfulness Tourism" was Held in in the Kikuchi Valleys in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. We delivered the "ultimate retreat" to maximize physical and mental performance in the Clear streams of Nature. A special experience that sharpens your senses while feeling the breath of Nature away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Mindfulness walking incorporating meditation and breathing exercises. I walked through the Kikuchi Valleys with the chief priest. At each Spot, they slept on the rocky ground or did Zen meditation and quietly faced Nature. In a calm atmosphere, everyone seemed to have refreshed their minds and bodies and found new awareness. Held in on the first day "Mindfulness Walking and Tea Ceremony" A tea ceremony was held in the Kikuchi Valleys by tea people. For the tea ceremony, Kikuchi Valleys's Water is used. In the quiet space of the morning, we calmed our minds and enjoyed delicious Tea quietly. On the second day, they experienced "Mindfulness Walking and Breakfast Meeting". Breakfast while feeling Nature in a dignified space in the morning. I enjoyed it calmly with a truly relaxed feeling. Water from the Kikuchi Valleys was used for cooking, and Meals using clay pot rice and Kikuchi Ingredients were served. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. By walking in touch with Nature in the morning, I was able to forget about my work worries and busyness. The taste of matcha soaked into my moderately tired body, and the sound of the Clear streams seemed to sharpen my sense of hearing and taste. Nature allowed me to meditate, and the murmur of the river and the cool air were pleasant. New Rice cooked in a clay pot and nameko soup warmed my body and soul. The food was very elaborate and really delicious and very satisfying. We received a lot of feedback. A luxurious time where you can feel Kikuchi's food, Nature, and time to face yourself with your five senses. It seems that you were able to feel that you can use the time only for yourself in Nature, where the time usually passes casually and the day ends.

Hello, Uma-san What are you doing? At Kusasenrigahama in Kumamoto Nature and horses moving freely in it Nature was fun and the children were very satisfied.

"Kikuchi Valleys Light up" will be held in. Light up at night at the Attractions "Kikuchi Valleys" representing Kikuchi in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. From the area around the Kikuchi Valleys Toll station, Dawn Falls, Autumn leaves, Ryugabuchi, etc. are colored with lights. The Kikuchi Valleys Light up is celebrating its fourth time. The Kikuchi Valleys, which is usually inaccessible at night, is invited to an extraordinary world with light, Light up, and bamboo lantern light. Held in date: October 31 (Fri) ~ November 9 (Sun) 2025 (Reiwa 7) Time: 17:30~21:00 (Last reception: 20:20) Admission: 1,000 yen per person for junior high school students and older (including maintenance and management cooperation fee and parking Use Car) Car parking lot: Please Use the Kikuchi Valleys Car parking lot for Car parking. Shuttle Bus: On 11/1 (Sat), 2 (Sun), 3 (Mon) and 8 (Sat), Shuttle Bus will be operated from the central Car of Kikuchi Valleys to the Kikuchi Valleys bus stop. https://kikuchikanko.ne.jp/archives/featured/light_up...

"Mindfulness Tourism" will be held in in Kikuchi Valleys. It is an experience that combines mindfulness walking with a Tea ceremony or breakfast. A one-of-a-kind meditation experience in Kikuchi Valleys in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. "Listening, walking, and tasting" cleanses and cleanses the mind and body with all five senses. Clear Tea is a luxurious time to enjoy Tea quietly while being surrounded by the sound of the murmuring streams. Breakfast served in an extraordinary space while interacting with Nature. While feeling the breath of Nature, you can spend a special time sharpening your five senses. Refresh your mind and body in Nature. We offer you the "ultimate retreat" to maximize your physical and mental performance. ■Saturday, November 1, 2025 "Mindfulness Walking and Tea Ceremony" A tea ceremony is held in the Kikuchi Valleys by tea people. The tea ceremony uses Kikuchi Valleys's Water. It is a special experience where you can enjoy delicious Tea. ■Sunday, November 2, 2025 "Mindfulness Walking and Breakfast Meeting" Breakfast in a dignified space in the morning while feeling Nature. Using Kikuchi Valleys Water, we offer Meals made with plenty of clay pot rice and Ingredients from Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. https://kikuchikanko.ne.jp/archives/featured/mindfulness_tourism...

🌏🚴 ♂️ Tour de Kyushu 2025 Held in! 🚴‍♀️🌏 Set in the Nature and cityscape of Kyushu, professional athletes from Japan and the world will compete in a heated race! Held in this year for four days from Friday, October 10 to Monday, October 13 in Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Oita. 🌍 The theme is "Make Kyushu Sustainable" Broadcasting ✨ the charm of beautiful Kyushu to the world 🏁 Race Schedule ・10/10 (Fri) 13:00〜 [Sasebo Criterium / 45km] ・ 10/11 (Sat) 11:00〜 [Fukuoka / 121km] ・ 10/12 (Sun) 9:00〜 [Kumamoto, Aso / 115km] ・ 10/13 (Mon) 10:00〜 [Miyazaki, Oita / 121km] * There are traffic restrictions along the course on the day. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. For details, please check 👉the official website and social media https://tourdekyushu.asia// https://tourdekyushu.asia/en/...

Kikuchi City's largest festival "Kikuchi White Dragon Festival" will be Held in on Saturday 2025 (Reiwa 7), October 11 at Kikuchi City's hometown Sosei Citizens Plaza, a shopping street in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Two dragons, said to be male and female, and two dragons, a young dragon and a child dragon, are performed by children, for a total of four dragons with Carriers. In Kikuchi City, there is a legend that a white dragon appeared when the founder of the Kikuchi clan rested on the banks of the Kikuchi Pond, which became the beginning of Kikuchi, and there is an anecdote that when he dug up the Kikuchi Hot Spring, he was told of a white dragon on his dream pillow, and there There are Attraction related to dragons in the city. Based on this legend, the White Dragon Festival began in 1994 to revitalize the region. The White Dragon is 50 Meters long and weighs 500 kilograms. "Seiya!" Parade through the shopping street with shouts. Men carry the white dragon, twist its huge body, and run through it in an exciting and brave manner. Thereare the powerful dragon performance is a sight to behold. At the end, about 3,000 fireworks will be launched in front of you, which will also color the night sky. Enjoy the White Dragon Festival with the Squid of the Carriers, the meandering of the dragons, and the fireworks up close. Kikuchi White Dragon Festival Official website https://kikuchi-hakuryu.com//

The second "Majackie" LINE Stamp is now on sale! !! Arao City's mascot character "Majackie" is now available in a cute pixel style! Please make use of the Majacky LINE Stamp delivered from Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture! !! Majacky Pixel Stamp - LINE Stamp | LINE STORE Production: Arao City Tourism Association https://line.me/S/shop/sticker/author/5551850...

Tongjun Bridge in Yamato Town, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture If the timing is right, you can see the place where it is released Water is a masterpiece The area around the bridge is also spacious, rich and quaint

Arao City Mascot Character "Majacky LINE Stamp" Released!! Arao City Mascot Character "Majackie" LINE Stamp is now available! !! https://line.me/S/sticker/31230300... Majackie Stamp - LINE Stamp | LINE STORE Production: Arao City Tourism Association 2005 (Heisei 17) (2005) In July, "Majaku" was selected as the fish of Arao City. Majaku, a fish in Arao City, has long been popular as a type of shrimp that lives on tidal flats and is close to Yadokari. Born on July 3rd (Arao Tidal Flats Day), Majackie is the prince of the Majaku world! I am working to come into contact with many people in various places in Arao and convey the wonderfulness of the tidal flats. Majackie does her best to make the people who live in Arao and Arao smile Visitors! Please use the Majacky LINE Stamp that tweets the words of Kumamoto and Arao! !! https://line.me/S/sticker/31230300...

"Stamp rally around World Heritage sites in Kumamoto Prefecture! Go around Triangle West Port, Manda Pit, Sakitsu Village, etc., collect Stamps to be completed, and get a clear file! Implementation of the 10th anniversary of the registration of the World Cultural Heritage Site "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution" will be held, and a Stamp Rally will be held around World Heritage sites and constituent assets in Kumamoto Prefecture. Manda Pit and Sankaku West Port, which are constituent assets of the World Cultural Heritage Site "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution" in Kumamoto Prefecture, and Sakitsu Village, which is a constituent asset of "Hidden Christian heritage in the Nagasaki and Amakusa regions", And let's go around Kumamoto city and get to know the charm of Kumamoto! Collect stamps and you will receive World Heritage limited goods. Please refer to the following for details. Events Duration 2025 (Reiwa 7) from Saturday, July 19 to Sunday, December 28 Business hours and closed days of each facility Manda Pit Station 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed: Mondays (or the following weekdays if it is a holiday) Triangle West Port Urashimaya 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed: None Sakitsu Village Guidance Center From 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. No Closed Day during the Events Stamp installation locations (5 locations in total) Manda Pit Station (Arao City) Triangle West Port Urashimaya (Uki City) Sakitsu Village Guidance Center (Amakusa City) Kumamoto Station Shinkansen Waiting Room (Kumamoto City) Sakuramachi Kumamoto 2nd Floor Con Course (Kumamoto City) !!Those who complete it will receive World Heritage limited goods! If you have collected all the stamps, please show the completed picture to the staff of the following facilities. We will present World Heritage limited goods. [Limited goods delivery location] ⚪︎Manda Pit Station ⚪︎JR Sankaku Station Tourist Information Center (*Different from the stamp installation location) ⚪︎Sakitsu Village Guidance Center Participation Fee free Inquiries Regional Development Department, Tourism and Cultural Exchange Division, World Heritage and Cultural Exchange Office Phone: 0968-63-1274

The 4th local keychain is now on sale! The fourth local keychain is the appearance ☆彡 of Arao's local character Majacky There are a lot of such as Majackie who eats Arao Pears and Majackie who becomes Koten! Since this is also equipped with various pedestals, it is a 2WAY key chain that (^O^)/ can also be used as an acrylic stand 9 types in total It is now on sale at the Marugoto Arao Products Museum! Please stop by ♪ Marugoto Arao Products Museum Business hours 11:00~16:30 Store holiday: Every Monday (or the following Weekdays if Holidays)

World Cultural Heritage "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution" Card Rally 2025 is being held in! July 1 (Tue) ~ September 30 (Tue) World Cultural Heritage "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution" Card Rally 2025 All 38 types of cards Held in: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 ~ Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of World Cultural Heritage Registration! Let's go on an adventure around 11 cities in 8 prefectures! The Industrial Revolution from the end of the Bakumatsu period to the Meiji era laid the foundation for modern Japan. The factories, mines, shipyards, etc. that served as the stage of the event are still preserved in various places as "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution" and are registered as World Cultural Heritage Sites. We will Held in a special project "World Cultural Heritage "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution" Card Rally 2025" where you can enjoy such a history and romantic industrial heritage! Subject constituent assets and related facilities, you can get cards that introduce things related to "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution" and people who are closely related to it with illustrations. Collect normal cards that you can get at each facilities and get rare cards! Also, if you collect certain cards, you will receive exclusive cards and premium card holders! (Limited quantity) From young children to history buffs and Adult, there's something for both learning and collecting. In addition, if you add the official LINE Account as a friend, The robot "Gear-kun" that helps you collect cards on LINE is now available! In addition to being able to check the collection status of digital cards with Gear-kun, Inquiries about the card rally can be easily made from LINE, which is very convenient! This summer, enjoy exploring the industrial heritage and discover the passion and technology from the end of the Bakumatsu period to the Meiji era. For details, please check the "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution 10th Anniversary Special Website". 【Inquiries about Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution】 "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution" World Heritage Council: 099-286-2363 【Inquiries about card rallies in general】 Secretariat: 050-2030-7388 [Normal card pick-up location, 11 cities in 8 prefectures nationwide] Hagi Reverberatory Furnace Guide Hut[Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture] Ebisugahana Shipyard Guide Hut [Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture] Oitayama Tatarakan [Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture] Shizuki Park Toll Station (Hagi Castle Ruins) [Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture] Shoin Shrine Treasure Hall Shiseikan [Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture] Shoko Shuseikan (former Shuseikan foundry site) slope [Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture] Former Kagoshima Spinning Mill Engineer's Hall (Ijinkan) [Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture] Sekiyoshi's Products Museum [Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture] Niriyama Reflex Furnace Guidance Center Window [Izu no Kuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture] Hashino Iron Mine Information Center or Iron History Museum [Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture] Sano Tsunemin and Mietsu Naval Station Ruins History Museum or Saga Castle Honmaru History Museum [Saga City, Saga Prefecture] Gunkanjima Museums or Kosuge Shufune Grounds [Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture] Gunkanjima Digital Museum [Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture] Nagasaki Port Terminal[Nagasaki City, Nagasaki] Takashima Coal Museums [Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture] Nearest bus stop to Takashima Hokkei Mine [Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture] Gunkanjima Museums [Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture] World Heritage Visitor Center [Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture] Miyahara Mine [Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture] Manda Pit Station [Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture] * Installed in Manda Pit Station. Coal Mine Trains Kabuya [Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture] * Installed in the Manda Pit (paid area) Coal Mine Train. In case of rain, after confirming the entrance ticket, it will be handed over by the Manda Pit entrance staff. Omuta City Coal Industry Science Museum [Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture] Ryujokan [Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture] View space of the former head office of the government-run Yawata Steel Works [Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture] Onga River Water Source Pond Pump Room Information Center (Naka City Community Exchange Center) [Naka City, Fukuoka Prefecture] Manda Pit Station 〒864-0001 Kumamoto Prefecture Arao City Hara Manda 200-2 Phone Number: 0968-57–9155 Closed every Monday (the following weekdays if it is a holiday), 12/29~1/3 Visiting the site of Manda Pit: 410 yen for adults, 310 yen for high school students, 210 yen for elementary and junior high school students Visiting the site of Manda Pit Station Exhibition Room and DVD Screening Room: Free Car parking: Free Bus Car parking lot [5 large cars, 3 medium size parking spaces] 72 regular cars There is also a Car parking lot for motorcycles https://diginal.co.jp/card_rally/...

The third local keychain is on sale from July! What a local keychain this time! That Kumamon has come to Arao City! Kumamon has appeared in Spots and specialties of Arao City! Since it has various pedestals, it is a 2WAY key chain that (^O^)/ can also be used as an acrylic stand 9 types in total It is now on sale at the Marugoto Arao Products Museum! Please stop by ♪ Marugoto Arao Products Museum Business hours 11:00~16:30 Store holiday: Every Monday (or the following Weekdays if Holidays)

The Kikuchi Tourism Association rents out bicycles. Use it has increased recently. This time, we would like to introduce the popular Outbound destination "Marichi Castle". Marichi Castle is a mountain castle built by the Yamato administration in the latter half of the 7th century (about 1350 years ago). Excavations by the prefecture have uncovered valuable remains, including the remains of 72 buildings, the remains of a Water reservoir, and the remains of a Earthen mound. You can also see the restored building in action. In addition, at the Onko Soseikan, you can learn more about the history and structure of Marichi Castle through exhibitions and videos. Excavations have been carried out since 1967 (Showa 42). In terms of size, it is about 12 times the size of Tokyo Dome. The park is very spacious, so it is ideal for walking. In fact, our staff also went on an electrically assisted bicycle. I was able to arrive from Kikuchi City Hometown Creation Citizens Square to Marichi Castle in about 20 minutes. Slope is a little, but since it is an electrically assisted bicycle, you can drive it easily. The premises also has a café "Kuri to Sora" that sells Sweets made from Japanese chestnuts. Among them, Montblanc Soft seems to be very Popular. Please stop by the café for healing your trip. You can enjoy the scenery that you don't usually see. When you come to Kikuchi City, please enjoy your bicycle trip.

Thank you for waiting!! This year, too, at the Kaigobaru Vegetable Field A corn direct harvesting sales event will be held. The taste of corn harvested by yourself is exceptional. Let's enjoy the taste of summer together! [Held in Sunday] July 5 (Sat) & 6 (Sun), 2025 9 a.m. ~ 3 p.m. * It will end as soon as it is sold out due to light rain. Place: Kaigyohara Kaigobaru, Vegetable Garden (Kaba 1828) 【Fee】 Sales: 150 yen per bottle What to bring: Clothes that can get dirty, plastic bags, coins 【Inquiry】Kaigyohara Hometown Love Club 090-7534-2621: Ikematsu (reception hours 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m.) 【Precautions】 ・ If you are harvesting corn, we recommend clothes that can get dirty, work gloves, and boots. ・Bring your own eco-bag. ・Advance registration is not required. ・ Light rain (Thereare may only be sold depending on the weather) ） ・ It will end as soon as it runs out. Kaigyohara vegetable field (next to Arao Olive Village)

"Arao Tidal Flats Day" Commemorative Tidal Flats Creature Observation Event July 5, 2025 (Sat) The Arao tidal flats are home to many creatures such as crabs and hermit crabs. Why don't you see and learn the names and characteristics of tidal flat creatures that you don't usually see? Held in July 5 (Sat) 9:30~12pm (Reception 9 o'clock ~) * Cancelled due to stormy weather Reserve day: Sunday, July 6 【Place】 Arao Chigata Water and Wetland Center Subjects: Families including elementary and junior high school students 【Capacity】 First 15 groups free of charge 【What to bring】 Boots, gloves, water bottle, hat (heat stroke prevention), writing utensils 【How to apply】 Apply by Phone [Application starts] June 2 (Mon) 9 a.m. ~ 【Inquiry】 Application: Arao Tidal Flats Conservation • Secretariat of the Council for Wise Utilization Phone 0968-63-1386 (Environmental Conservation Division)

Shizan Shrine "Ganritsu Matsuri Chinowa Kuguri" June 13, 2025 (Friday) 10 o'clock ~ 【Shinto ritual】Friday, June 13, 2025 from 10 a.m. 【Kaya no Rinokuguri】From 13th (Fri) to 15th (Sun) 16:00 At the Shizan Shrine, on the 13th, the "Wishing Festival: A Great Exorcism Over the Summer" is held. Anyone can attend the Shinto ritual on the day. If you ask for Shizan Shrine 20~10 minutes before the start of the Shinto ritual, you can receive the katashiro of the Shinto ritual. In the katashiro Shinto ritual, the name and age are written on the doll (hitokata), and the body is stroked by blowing on it, Transferring and purifying half of the sins of this year, Please pray that you will be able to spend this summer safely. Write your name, Car number, etc. on the Car Shape, stroke the frame and keys to exorcise and purify impurities and disasters, Please pray for safe driving. If you pay the katashiro to the Shizan Shrine, you will pray for no illness and disaster and traffic safety at the application festival. From the 13th to the 15th at 4 p.m., "Kaya no Rinokuguri" will be held in. Passing through a large circle made of oyster leaves, we exorcise the sins and defilements of the past six months, It is a traditional event to pray for a disease-free life for the remaining six months. It is part of the Great Exorcism of Natsuetsu, which is held at many shrines throughout Japan at this time of the year. Shizan Shrine 〒864-0057 818 Oshima, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture Phone: 0968-62-1390 15 minutes walk from JR Kagoshima Main Line "Arao Station"

The 2nd Yamaga Japanese Chestnut Sweets Fair [Trade Fair] has begun! Yamaga City is the largest chestnut producing area in western No.1 in Japan. Sweets using the "Yamaga Japanese chestnut" will appear in this season. Each of the 11 stores will offer new or upgraded products that were not available last fall. Chestnut lovers, please visit each store. In addition, if you answer the questionnaire, you will win "chestnut goods" by lottery. Get your hands on the brochure and apply. Held in period: 2025 (Reiwa 7) June 1 (Sun) ~ June 30 (Mon) Search for "Yamaga Japanese Chestnut"!

Held in Gourd Festival (Gion Festival) again this year. "Inuko Gourd" is a talisman of Yasaka Shrine, a shrine within the Precincts of Omiya Shrine, which enshrines the god who quelled the plague that was prevalent in Yamaga during the Edo period. During the Inuko Gourd Awarding Period, there will also be limited Shuin stamps of Yasaka Shrine, Sasamori, Ofuda, Five-color Gourd Guard, and Pet Guardian for disease-free disaster and epidemic elimination. Please come and visit us. ＿＿＿＿＿ ●Place: Omiya Shrine (196 Yamaga, Yamaga City) ●Award Period: June 10 (Tue) ~ 15 (Sun), 2025 (Reiwa 7) ●Time: 8 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. *Until 8 p.m. on the 15th ■About Sunday, June 15 Street stalls There are Stalls from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (There are on the leaflet says "from the evening", but it has been changed to start at 11 o'clock.) ） There are two picture-story shows. (1) 17:30 ~ (2) 18:30 ~ * Held in to coincide with the Inuko Gourd, limited shuin stamps are being awarded (June 1st ~ June 30th) * Thereare the number of preparations for each day

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/...