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Kumamoto Kikuchi Tourist Association

Jul. 12, 2025
[Image1]Kikuchi Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals.Recently, more people have been using them.This t
[Image2]Kikuchi Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals.Recently, more people have been using them.This t
[Image3]Kikuchi Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals.Recently, more people have been using them.This t
[Image4]Kikuchi Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals.Recently, more people have been using them.This t
[Image5]Kikuchi Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals.Recently, more people have been using them.This t
[Image6]Kikuchi Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals.Recently, more people have been using them.This t
[Image7]Kikuchi Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals.Recently, more people have been using them.This t
[Image8]Kikuchi Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals.Recently, more people have been using them.This t
[Image9]Kikuchi Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals.Recently, more people have been using them.This t
[Image10]Kikuchi Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals.Recently, more people have been using them.This t

Kikuchi Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals.
Recently, more people have been using them.

This time, we introduce the popular destination, Kiki Castle.

Kiki Castle is a mountain fortress built by the Yamato government in the late 7th century, about 1,350 years ago.
A prefectural excavation uncovered valuable remains, including the foundations of 72 buildings, a former reservoir, and earthwork embankments.

You can also see reconstructed buildings on site.
At Onko Soseikan, exhibitions and videos explain Kiki Castle’s history and structure in detail.

Excavations have continued since fiscal 1967 to the present.
In terms of area, the site is about 12 times the size of the Tokyo Dome.
The grounds are very spacious, making them ideal for a walk.

Our staff actually visited by electric-assist bicycles.
We reached Kiki Castle from Kikuchi City Furusato Sosei Citizen Plaza in about 20 minutes.
There are some slopes, but electric-assist bicycles make riding easy.

On the site is a café called Kuri to Sora that sells sweets made with Japanese chestnuts.

The Mont Blanc soft-serve is especially popular.
Please stop by the café to relax during your trip.

You can enjoy scenery you don’t usually see.
When you visit Kikuchi City, please enjoy a bicycle journey.

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Sep. 17, 2025
Kikuchi City’s largest festival, the Kikuchi Souhakuryu Festival, takes place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, along the shopping street and at Kikuchi City Furusato Creation Civic Plaza in Kumamoto Prefecture. Four dragons—the two called the male dragon and the female dragon, plus two young dragons carried by children—perform a bold and vigorous routine together with their carriers. In Kikuchi City, legends say the ancestor of the Kikuchi clan rested beside Kikunoike and a white dragon appeared, marking the beginning of Kikuchi. Another tale tells that when Kikuchi Onsen was discovered, a white dragon spoke in a dream. The city therefore has sightseeing spots linked to dragons. The Souhakuryu Festival began in 1994 based on those legends to revitalize the local community. The white dragon measures 50 meters in length and weighs a total of 500 kilograms. To the shouts of “Seiya! Seiya!” it parades through the shopping street. Men carry the white dragon, making its large body writhe as it charges forward with powerful, heroic movement. The dramatic dragon dance is a must-see. At the end, about 3,000 fireworks burst into the night sky right before your eyes. Enjoy the full-on atmosphere of the Souhakuryu Festival with the carriers’ rousing shouts, the dragon’s winding motion, and the close-up fireworks. Kikuchi Souhakuryu Festival official website https://kikuchi-hakuryu.com/
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Higo Green Melon, a specialty of Kikuchi City, is now in season! Higo Green Melon grows larger than ordinary melons, with thicker, very tender flesh. It also contains plenty of water and juice, with a sugar content of 14 degrees or higher. Higo Green Melon is in season from late April through early July. It is mainly produced in Shichijo Town, Kikuchi City. Shichijo Town is blessed with clear spring water selected among Kumamoto’s Top 100 Famous Waters, such as Maekawa and Shimizu springs. Rich in minerals and oxygen, this water helps grow delicious melons. Producers tend the melons every day without rest, which ensures careful attention and results in sweet melons with beautifully netted rinds. Higo Green Melons are mainly sold at Roadside Station Shichijo Melon Dome in Shichijo Town. All melons sold at the Melon Dome undergo strict sugar tests with an optical sensor. Only melons that meet the sugar level of 14 degrees or higher are displayed for sale. Introducing Kikuchi’s proud specialty, the Higo Green Melon! To share this deliciousness and charm with many people, we have planned a special hands-on program! Title “Play Sommelier and Judge Sweetness♪ Sugar Level Challenge & Ultimate Melon Parfait Making in Kikuchi” In this program, you will make a parfait lavishly using Higo Green Melon. The melons used for the parfait are specially managed for the event date. Therefore, you will taste perfectly ripened, sweet melons on the day. We will use a generous half melon per parfait, making it satisfying to eat and great for photos. We will also top the melon with rich milk soft serve from Toride Farm. Garnishes will include strawberries grown in Kikuchi. Why not try making an original melon parfait you can’t find anywhere else? In addition to making the parfait, each participant will receive one whole melon to take home so you can enjoy it with your family. The take-home melon will be measured with the sugar sensor on site. You will be asked to guess the sugar level of the melon you selected. Those who guess the exact sugar level will receive a prize. We look forward to your participation♪ Please make reservations by scanning the photo QR code. Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 14–15, 2025 (20 participants per day) Time: 10:00–12:30 Place: Roadside Station Shichijo Melon Dome Participation fee: 7,700 yen per person Contact Kikuchi Tourism Association Address: 1273-1 Kumafu, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture 861-1331 TEL: 0968-25-0513

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