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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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
https://www.instagram.com/patisserie_himaki?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==...
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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
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063759752514...
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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
https://www.instagram.com/maehiro_cake?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==...
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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
https://www.instagram.com/makicafe_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==...
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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.
~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//
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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.
~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/...
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Manda Pit GW Quiz Rally Held in!!April 29, 2025 (Tue) ~ May 6, 2025 (Tue)
Golden Week 2025 will be at Manda Pit!
The World Cultural Heritage Site "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution" will celebrate its 10th anniversary in July this year since it was registered in 2015.
The 23 constituent assets scattered in 11 cities in 8 prefectures have been created in a short period of half a century since Japan introduced Western technology.
It is an important group of assets that proves the development of the industry.
The Miike Coal Mine "Manda Pit" is also carefully managed and maintained on a daily basis.
During Golden Week, there is also a free open day at Manda Pit, so please come and visit.
"Manda Pit GW Quiz Rally 2025!!"
* Entrance fee required! To participate in the quiz rally, a participation fee of 100 yen per person is required!
Period: April 29, 2025 (Tuesday, Holidays) ~ May 6, 2025 (Tuesday, Holidays)
Held in 9:30~16:30
Location: Manda Pit
【Manda Pit Free Open Day】
* Entry fee is free! To participate in the quiz rally, a participation fee of 100 yen per person is required!
April 29, 2025 (Tuesday, Holidays) Showa Day
May 5, 2025 (Monday, Holidays) Children's Day
It is open daily from Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (Holidays) to May 6, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Manda Pit Station.
Manda Pit Station
〒864-0001 Kumamoto Prefecture Arao City Hara Manda 200-2
Phone 0968-57-9155
Time: 9:30~17:00 (Last entry 16:30)
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
72 regular cars
There is also a Car parking lot for motorcycles
Bus Car parking lot [5 large cars, 3 medium size parking spaces]
https://arao-kankou.jp/mandakou/...
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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.
~Sharara~
Meals and Parfaits followed by a gentle siphoned cup of coffee
genre
café
address
Arao City Miyauchi 1107-3
telephone number
0968-64-3825
business hours
11:00 ~ 21:00(OS 20:30)
Regular holiday Monday * If it is a holiday, it will be transferred to the next day
parking lot
25
Capacity
40
Official Site
https://sharara1985.com//
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