Hi all! This is the Arao City Tourism Association.
Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture is located in the middle of the Fukuoka and Kumamoto metropolitan areas, and has good transportation access such as railways and expressways, making it a city with good Access to urban areas. In addition, although it is a compact city area, the Nature environment such as the sea and mountains coexist with urban functions, and you can Fun a variety of attractions.
One of the most popular sightseeing spots in Arao City is Greenland, one of the largest amusement parks in western Japan. Visit the number of attractions in No.1 in Japan, there are plenty of thrilling machines and family-friendly attractions, and many tourists visit throughout the year.
For history buffs, Manda Pit is part of the World Cultural Heritage Site "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution". It is a coal mining ruins that flourished in the Meiji era, and has high value as an industrial heritage, and you can learn about the history of coal mining at that time.
Among gourmet foods, Kumamoto's Specialties Basashi and Arao City's Specialty Products "Arao Pears" with a history of more than 100 years are popular. Arao Pears, in particular, are characterized by their sweet and juicy taste, and many people Visit to buy them during the season.
For those who want to enjoy nature, we recommend climbing and hiking at Mount Kodai in Arao City. You can refresh yourself while enjoying the scenery of the four seasons.
With good Access from Fukuoka and Kumamoto City, Arao City is ideal for day trips.
Enjoy sightseeing, historical exploration, and gourmet food in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture is located in the middle of the Fukuoka and Kumamoto metropolitan areas, and has good transportation access such as railways and expressways, making it a city with good Access to urban areas. In addition, although it is a compact city area, the Nature environment such as the sea and mountains coexist with urban functions, and you can Fun a variety of attractions.
One of the most popular sightseeing spots in Arao City is Greenland, one of the largest amusement parks in western Japan. Visit the number of attractions in No.1 in Japan, there are plenty of thrilling machines and family-friendly attractions, and many tourists visit throughout the year.
For history buffs, Manda Pit is part of the World Cultural Heritage Site "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution". It is a coal mining ruins that flourished in the Meiji era, and has high value as an industrial heritage, and you can learn about the history of coal mining at that time.
Among gourmet foods, Kumamoto's Specialties Basashi and Arao City's Specialty Products "Arao Pears" with a history of more than 100 years are popular. Arao Pears, in particular, are characterized by their sweet and juicy taste, and many people Visit to buy them during the season.
For those who want to enjoy nature, we recommend climbing and hiking at Mount Kodai in Arao City. You can refresh yourself while enjoying the scenery of the four seasons.
With good Access from Fukuoka and Kumamoto City, Arao City is ideal for day trips.
Enjoy sightseeing, historical exploration, and gourmet food in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
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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)
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"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)
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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"
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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 creative confectionery Cupples
Photo cakes and character decorations are popular. (Reservation required)
genre
European-style creative confectionery
address
Arao City Midorigaoka 5-chōme-2-7
telephone number
0968-66-1671
business hours
Weekdays 10:00 ~ 19:00
Sundays and Holidays 10:00 ~ 18:00
Closed
Monday (*If it is a Holidays, the next day)
parking lot
10 cars
Facebook
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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
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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
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