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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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...
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"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
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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)
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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/...
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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)
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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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