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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Shiyama Shrine "Wish-Setting Festival: Passing Through the Chino-wa (Ring of Miscanthus)" Friday, June 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM
[Ritual] From 10:00 AM on Friday, June 13, 2025
[Chino-wa Crossing] From Friday the 13th until 4:00 PM on Sunday the 15th
At Shiyama Shrine on the 13th, the Wish-Setting Festival and the Great Purification of Midsummer will take place.
Anyone may attend the shrine ritual on the day.
If you visit Shiyama Shrine 20 to 10 minutes before the ritual begins, you can receive a katashiro (paper human) for the katashiro ceremony.
In the katashiro ceremony, write your name and age on the paper doll (hitokata), breathe on it and stroke it,
transfer and cleanse half of this year’s sins and impurities,
and pray for good health and a safe summer for the rest of the year.
For vehicle katashiro, write the owner’s name and the vehicle number, stroke the vehicle body or key to cleanse impurities and misfortune,
and pray for safe driving.
When you leave the katashiro at Shiyama Shrine, prayers for good health and traffic safety will be offered at the Wish-Setting Festival.
From the 13th until 4:00 PM on the 15th, the Chino-wa Crossing will be held.
Pass through the large ring made of kaya (miscanthus) leaves to cleanse the sins and impurities of the past six months,
and pray for health and safety for the remaining six months—this traditional event is part of the midsummer Great Purification observed at many shrines across the country at the year’s midpoint.
Shiyama Shrine
818 Oshima, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture 864-0057
Phone: 0968-62-1390
A 15-minute walk from Arao Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line
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Tailor Ride Experience on the Arao Tidal Flats!
Come and enjoy the Arao tidal flats with their beautiful scenery, sea breeze, and ocean scent.
Ride a “tailor,” a vehicle used in Ariake Bay, and experience driving across the Arao tidal flats!
A tailor is a rototiller fitted with a cargo bed, used for nori farming and clam harvesting.
You can also enjoy observing creatures like crabs and hermit crabs!
Advance registration is required for this experience! Registration opens on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Don’t forget your rubber boots!!!
Meeting place: Arao Tidal Flats Waterfowl and Wetland Center
Duration: About 50 minutes from the pre-ride briefing to disembarking (ride time about 10 minutes each way)
Fees: Adults (high school students and older) 1,000 yen, junior high and elementary school students 600 yen, preschoolers free. Children in elementary school or younger must be accompanied by a guardian.
How to apply: Apply by phone to the Arao Tidal Flats Waterfowl and Wetland Center ☏0968-57-7444
Registration start date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
One application covers up to six people per representative, and you cannot change the scheduled date after applying. Please apply again if you need a different date.
・Please bring rubber boots. If you do not have rubber boots, you will not be allowed to ride the tailor.
・The event will proceed in light rain but will be canceled in severe weather. If lightning occurs, the event will be canceled even during the activity.
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At the Arao Omoyai Civic Flowerbed, rose viewing events take place twice a year in spring and autumn!
Location: Beside Arao City Oshima Purification Center
(Oshima 4-chome 1-73, Arao City)
Admission: Free
Opening hours
April to September 7:00–18:00
(Roses typically bloom from late April through June)
October to March 7:00–17:00
(Roses typically bloom from late October through November)
Notes for visitors
There are no restrooms on the grounds.
Be careful: the ground can become muddy in rainy weather.
Access
Due to the extension work on the Ariake Coastal Road, the entrance and exit for the Omoyai Civic Flowerbed will be changed from January 9, 2024 (Reiwa 6) for the time being.
Please take care when visiting.
Follow the directions on the on-site information boards for passage.
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Introducing Arao’s local specialties
If you’ve come all the way to Arao, you’ll want to take home a souvenir or keepsake that you can only find here.
Here are Arao’s signature specialties and some tasty local treats worth trying.
Shodai-yaki pottery
Perfect for interiors and everyday tableware alike
Shodai-yaki, a pottery tradition passed down in Arao for about 400 years, is made from high-quality clay dug from the foothills of Mount Kodai, east of Arao City. Its style combines the high artistry recognized as a traditional Japanese craft with a rustic charm that enhances food and flowers, making these pieces very popular for daily use.
Alongside large plates and vases, you’ll find teacups and coffee cups in abundance. Find the piece that speaks to you.
Shodai-yaki kilns in Arao City
・Shodaiyaki Fumoto-gama, master: Yasuaki Inoue
Fumotoaza Furuhata 1728-1, Arao City TEL:0968-68-0456
・Shodai-yaki Shirohei Kiln, master: Nobuaki Kijima
Oshima 25-3, Arao City TEL:0968-62-0538
・Kodai-yaki Sueyasu Kiln, master: Eisuke Sueyasu
Fumoto 1712-2, Arao City TEL:0968-68-0058
・Shodai-yaki Naka-Dera Kiln, master: Kousei Nishikawa
Kaba 1192, Arao City TEL:0968-68-7326
・Shodai Mizuho Pottery, master: Rui Fukuda
Kamihirayama 914, Arao City TEL:0968-66-2380
・Kodai Hontani Chihiro Kiln, master: Tomohiro Maeno
Kawatou 2131-74, Arao City TEL:0968-68-6459
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特産品 | まるごとあらお 荒尾市観光協会
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Introducing Arao’s sweet shops!
Alongside delicious cakes, you’ll find sweets made with Arao’s local specialties and confections inspired by the city of Arao!
Try to discover them for yourself.
Patisserie Himaki
They pride themselves not only on flavor but also on a wide variety of cakes and baked sweets made with Arao pears.
Genre
Sweets
Address
2-3-1 Higashiyayakata, Arao City
Phone
0968-64-7112
Business hours
10:00 – 20:00
Closed
Thursday
Parking
6 spaces
Instagram
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Alongside delicious cakes, you’ll find sweets made with Arao’s local specialties and confections inspired by Arao!
Try to discover them.
◆European-style Creative Confections Kapurus
Photo cakes and character-decorated cakes are popular. (Reservation required)
Genre
European-style creative confections
Address
5-2-7 Midorigaoka, Arao City
Phone
0968-66-1671
Business hours
Weekdays 10:00 – 19:00
Sundays and public holidays 10:00 – 18:00
Closed
Mondays (the next day if Monday is a public holiday)
Parking
10 spaces
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Alongside delicious cakes, you’ll find sweets made with Arao’s specialty products and confections inspired by Arao!
Be sure to discover them.
◆European Confections MAEHIRO
From classic to creative, we offer a wide range of sweets for many occasions. You’re sure to find a favorite.
Address
2443-2 Arao, Arao City
Phone
0968-62-1144
Hours
9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Closed
Wednesdays (may change for seasonal events)
Parking
Space available in front of the shop
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Arao’s food scene offers a rich variety! Families and friends alike will find plenty of flavors to love.
Arao’s dining options range from specialty sushi, ramen, okonomiyaki, and yakiniku restaurants to chic cafes and restaurants, plus numerous confectioneries and nightlife spots.
After a day of fun, relax at your favorite spot.
~Maki Cafe~
A takeout shop on Greenland Street known for freshly made crepes, sweets, and café-style menu items.
Genre
Takeout-only cafe
Address
827-2 Miyauchi, Arao City
Phone
070-5400-7654
Hours
12:00 – 17:00
Closed
Tuesdays (next day if a public holiday) plus one irregular day per month
Parking
5 spaces
Instagram
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Arao’s food scene bursts with variety! Families and friends alike will find plenty of dishes to satisfy everyone.
Arao’s dining options range from specialty sushi, ramen, okonomiyaki, and yakiniku restaurants to stylish cafes and eateries, plus bakeries and lively nighttime spots.
After a day of fun, enjoy a meal at your favorite place.
~Karaage Toraichi Arao Branch~
Alongside Hanamidori’s bone-in chicken and Tenka Ippin’s grilled chicken wings, a wide selection of karaage and bento boxes are popular.
Genre
Takeout karaage shop
Address
813-1 Haramanda, Arao City
Phone
0968-62-6268
Hours
Weekdays 11:30–15:00 / 16:00–19:30
Weekends and public holidays 11:00–19:30
Closed
Mondays
Parking
7 spaces
Official site
https://karaage-toraichi.com//
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TOPページ | 唐揚げ専門店 からあげ虎一
熊本県荒尾市に「骨付鳥・唐揚げ専門 とらいち本店」、福岡県大牟田市に「からあげ虎一大牟田店」の2店舗をテイクアウト専門店として展開しております。小さなお子様からご年配の方まで、地域の皆様に愛される唐揚げ作りを目指しております。
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Arao’s food scene offers a rich variety! Families and friends alike will find plenty of dishes to delight everyone.
Arao’s dining ranges from specialty sushi bars, ramen shops, okonomiyaki, and yakiniku restaurants to chic cafes and restaurants, plus a wide selection of confectioneries and nighttime drinking spots.
After a full day of fun, relax at the place you like best.
~Feel like a star~
A venue where you can enjoy karaoke on stage with professional sound.
Genre
Karaoke pub
Address
2671-4 Arao, Arao City
Phone number
0968-64-1701
Business hours
7:00 PM – Last
Regular holiday
Tuesday
Parking
4 spaces
Capacity
60 people
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