Reihoku Town, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture is located in the northwestern part of Shimoshima Island, Amakusa, and is a town rich in nature of the sea and mountains.
In the Edo period, it flourished as a Castle Town centered on the Tomioka Castle, and fascinates people who visit the ruins of the Tomioka Castle and the historic port of Tomioka Port, which still face of it.
There are also a variety of sightseeing spots, such as the highly transparent Tomioka Beaches, the Shiraiwazaki Campground with a beautiful sunset, and the Myoken Falls where quiet time streams.
Please spend a relaxing time in Reihoku Town, where you can experience the rich nature, history, and warmth of people.
In the Edo period, it flourished as a Castle Town centered on the Tomioka Castle, and fascinates people who visit the ruins of the Tomioka Castle and the historic port of Tomioka Port, which still face of it.
There are also a variety of sightseeing spots, such as the highly transparent Tomioka Beaches, the Shiraiwazaki Campground with a beautiful sunset, and the Myoken Falls where quiet time streams.
Please spend a relaxing time in Reihoku Town, where you can experience the rich nature, history, and warmth of people.
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
![[Image1]Applications Open: The 4th Amashin Photo Contest!Thank you for the many entries to the “Reihoku Town](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/580629c9b5ba908917d14ca919d9ea8daa8046e0.jpg)
![[Image2]Applications Open: The 4th Amashin Photo Contest!Thank you for the many entries to the “Reihoku Town](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/3af7ebcb129d7751bb6cf313c3fba5750c95866f.jpg)
Applications Open: The 4th Amashin Photo Contest!
Thank you for the many entries to the “Reihoku Town 70th Anniversary WEB Photo Contest”! We will review submissions and announce the selected works later.
This is an announcement for the 4th Amashin Photo Contest, which began accepting entries on Monday, November 17.
The theme is “The Amakusa Charms I Want to Show You More Of.” Capture Amakusa’s landscapes, streets that reflect its history and culture, festivals, illuminations, and more, and send in your photos!
For full details, please see our company news page or the attached flyer.👀
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
![[Image1]Application Open: Amakusa West Coast Reihoku Sunset Cruise and Spiny Lobster Trip! Applications are](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/5471ee82c6ef1552ff047aad3b7fdd435565c71d.jpg)
![[Image2]Application Open: Amakusa West Coast Reihoku Sunset Cruise and Spiny Lobster Trip! Applications are](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/81a83a6adc0fbb5f45010ed9957347cc0dc9ddae.jpg)
Application Open: Amakusa West Coast Reihoku Sunset Cruise and Spiny Lobster Trip! Applications are now open for the one-night, two-day bus tour "Amakusa West Coast Reihoku Sunset Cruise and Spiny Lobster Trip" taking place on Saturday and Sunday, December 13–14.
This bus tour lets you fully enjoy the Amakusa West Coast with spiny lobster, a sunset cruise, dolphin watching, and a visit to Sakitsu Village.🚌
For details and reservations, search for the tour name "Amakusa West Coast Reihoku Sunset Cruise and Spiny Lobster Trip" or check the news section on our website.👀
Take this chance to savor the winter charm of the Amakusa West Coast.
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
![[Image1][Event Information] We will exhibit at events in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, and Tokyo Metropolis](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/2a974f573aa980a6e1f5bb31efc9fca3f4c389b9.jpg)
![[Image2][Event Information] We will exhibit at events in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, and Tokyo Metropolis](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/9aa9c04d38d4fd0e548514fc39ca7ab387bbd38e.jpg)
[Event Information] We will exhibit at events in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, and Tokyo Metropolis in November!
On Sunday, November 23, at Hizen Nagoya Castle in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, we will take part in the “5th Nagoya Castle Grand Tea Ceremony × Special Appearance! Castle EXPO at Hizen Nagoya Castle,” and on Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, we will have a booth with Reihoku at the JOIN Migration/Exchange & Regional Revitalization Fair 2025 in Tokyo Metropolis. 🎊
At both events we will sell specialty products from Reihoku Town. 🎶
At the Castle EXPO we will also sell the Tomioka Castle oshiro-in (castle stamp) 🏯, and at the JOIN Migration Fair we will sell Reihoku mikan (mandarins) 🍊, which are in season now. Please stop by! ✨
For details on both events, search the event names below!
“5th Nagoya Castle Grand Tea Ceremony × Special Appearance! Castle EXPO at Hizen Nagoya Castle”
“JOIN Migration/Exchange & Regional Revitalization Fair 2025”
Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association)
4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihoku, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture 863-2502
TEL: 0969-31-1136
E-mail: info@amakusa-kankou.com
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
![[Image1]To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Amakusa area designation within Unzen-Amakusa National Park](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/8569a91d6c54c3a90421cef37236f1e5839f49cd.jpg)
![[Image2]To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Amakusa area designation within Unzen-Amakusa National Park](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/0a6f11894b208f9b51a3854db268472ecb968aab.jpg)
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Amakusa area designation within Unzen-Amakusa National Park on July 20, 2026 (Reiwa 8), the two-day cycling event "Amaichi Grand Fond 2025: Around Amakusa" will be held 🚴
Grandfond, an Italian term for long-distance cycling events, is not about racing against the clock. Riders go at their own pace, enjoy rest stops and meals at aid stations, and take in spectacular views along the way.
Event Overview
Dates: Saturday, December 13, 2025 to Sunday, December 14, 2025
Location: Amakusa area, Kumamoto Prefecture (Amakusa City, Kamiamakusa City, Reihoku)
Capacity: Up to 200 riders per day, 400 riders total over two days. Applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Courses:
(1) Shimoshima Trial Course
Saturday, December 13, 2025. Start and finish at Tomioka Port in Reihoku. A roughly 140 km route across Shimoshima Island (Amakusa City and Reihoku) for 30 experienced Amakusa cyclists.
(2) Shimoshima Main Course
Saturday, December 13, 2025. Start and finish at Tomioka Port in Reihoku. A roughly 80 km route across Shimoshima Island (Amakusa City and Reihoku) for 170 riders.
(3) Kamishima Course
Sunday, December 14, 2025. Start and finish at Kamiamakusa City Hall Himedo Regional Promotion Center. A roughly 80 km route across Amakusa Kamishima (Amakusa City and Kamiamakusa City) for 200 riders.
For registration details and more information, search "Amaichi Gran" and visit the event site run by Local Gain Co., Ltd. (080-7577-2505) or check the announcements section on our website.
Come and enjoy cycling through Amakusa and Reihoku this December while savoring local food and nature.
E-bike rentals are also available—please consider those as well!
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
![[Image1]Reihoku Sunset Marche — November Announcement📣We are pleased to announce the Reihoku Sunset Marche f](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/be7665fa266fc83d648d47e62b493080d5fa4f0b.jpg)
![[Image2]Reihoku Sunset Marche — November Announcement📣We are pleased to announce the Reihoku Sunset Marche f](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/41437f1a71f8c8c68fc13fa0577df6341bae06fb.jpg)
Reihoku Sunset Marche — November Announcement📣
We are pleased to announce the Reihoku Sunset Marche for November♪
👀 Highlights of this Sunset Marche 👀
The Reihoku Sunset Marche sells Reihoku town’s produce, processed goods, and prepared foods. This time it will be held on the same day as the 10th anniversary and Olive Harvest Thanksgiving of the neighboring Fukuda san Chi no Olive En.
We look forward to seeing you there 😊 Please remember to bring your own shopping bag🛍✨
🙇 Parking is expected to be crowded, so please also use the Chamber of Commerce parking lot 🙇
Items expected for sale
- Cucumbers
- Rice (new crop, late-season rice)
- Taro
- Sweet potatoes
- Zucchini
- Onions
- Mandarin oranges
- Cherry tomatoes
- Peanuts
- Lettuce (sunny, leaf)
🥦🍅🥕🍠🥬🧅🫑🌽🌶🫛🍆🫚🥔
Reihoku Sunset Marche
Date: Sunday, November 9, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM
Location: Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association
Note: Reihoku Town Products Center facility (4535-1 Kamitsu Fukae, Reihoku Town)
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
![[Image1]We will hold the 4th](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/3193e026e0333a47dce648c96fe0d5ea0fd6c78d.jpg)
We will hold the 4th "Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk" sightseeing route planning workshop🎊
The workshop will take place on Wednesday, November 19, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association.
This session will use a draft sightseeing route developed from ideas and discussions raised in previous workshops to finalize the route.
A recap of sessions 1–3 will be provided, so first-time participants are welcome. If you are interested in literature, history, tour guiding, or community development, please join us.✨
Date and time: Wednesday, November 19, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association, 2nd floor (4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihokumachi, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture)
Registration deadline: Monday, November 17
👉 Please check the notices section on our website to register.
This workshop is organized as part of the FY2025 Kumamoto Future Creation Startup Grant program.
Contact: Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association Secretariat, Ogata
TEL: 0969-31-1136
E-mail: info@amakusa-kankou.com
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
![[Image1]【Reihoku Medical Association Hospital Musubu Markets】Notice 📣 of Held inThe](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/051ffc1e77b631d6bd91d4596e3f32574f884f44.jpg)
![[Image2]【Reihoku Medical Association Hospital Musubu Markets】Notice 📣 of Held inThe](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/e4f892ab4db07fdb66f463258495642fca6e8d58.jpg)
【Reihoku Medical Association Hospital Musubu Markets】Notice 📣 of Held in
The "Reihoku Medical Association Hospital Musubu market" will be Held in on Saturday, November 8th to encourage people to take an interest in health and medical care at Reihoku Medical Association Hospital!
Highlights a lot of include ♪ a work experience session by nurses and pharmacists who Subject their children, a Open to the public lecture by the director, and a corner to make photo frames using scarlet fan shells
Held in a Kitchen Car Stalls on the day of the event, and a Stamp Rally will be held to Collect stamps around each booth and win Premiums by lottery! Please come and visit us ✨
Reihoku Medical Association Hospital Musubu Markets
【Held in】Saturday, November 8, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
【Place】Car parking lot in front of Reihoku Medical Association Hospital (3600-3 Tomioka, Reihoku-cho, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture)
* Light rain, cancellation in case of rain (There are subject to change)
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
![[Image1]* The photo was taken during the Spring mountaineering events *【Recruiting Participants】The 20th Jou](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/0429a34fff5eb56a9a275a8fd7d40efdf639fb26.jpg)
![[Image2]* The photo was taken during the Spring mountaineering events *【Recruiting Participants】The 20th Jou](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/bdbb8b98092055c7d41e80dea92edf1c4ebeae0f.jpg)
![[Image3]* The photo was taken during the Spring mountaineering events *【Recruiting Participants】The 20th Jou](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/1a34e513a530f834296b083283da6c5de8f691e4.jpg)
* The photo was taken during the Spring mountaineering events *
【Recruiting Participants】The 20th Journey to the West will be held in!
The 20th "Journey to the West Mountain" will be held in ⛰ on Sunday, November 16th, a mountaineering events to climb "Tenzhu", one of the famous landmarks of Reihoku Town and the highest mountain on Shimoshima Island, Amakusa! Within the 11km round trip, you can enjoy the view from the top of the mountain and forest bathing, and there will be an immediate sale of products, so please ♪ apply for an autumn vacation * You can ✨ also earn Kumamoto health points (20P)
Apply from this QR code or our website notification column!
▶ Schedule: 2025 (Reiwa 7) November 16 (Sun) 9:30~14:00
09:30~ Departure Ceremony
10:10~ Start
14:30 Goal (tentative)
▶ Meeting place: Amakusa Kiba no Mori Nature School (former site of Kiba Elementary School) Reihoku Tsuro 6118-2
▶ Car parking lot: Please use the Car parking lot of Mori Nature School in Kiba (around the Accommodation Building).
▶ Course: about 11km round trip
▶ Eligibility: Those who are in good health on the day of the event and can follow the rules of the competition. * Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian.
▶ What to bring: drinks, garbage bags, towels, a change of clothes, etc.
▶ Participation fee: Adult (high school students and older) 1,500 yen, elementary and junior high school students 500 yen, preschoolers free
* Participation fees will be collected at the reception on the day of the event. We ask for your cooperation so that there is no change.
▶ Other: If necessary, prepare a rice ball lunch box (500 yen). If you wish, please click at the end of the application form.
Please fill in the entry field.
* This time, we will not accept on the day, but will accept Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Traditional Japanese straw raincoat apply in advance.
* Please include the Information of all participants.
* It may be canceled due to weather conditions.
In case of cancellation, we will contact you at the email address you entered (or the email address of the Representative if multiple people apply at the same time).
Application deadline: November 12 (Water) 5 p.m. 2025 (Reiwa 7)
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
![[Image1]There is a for your continued understanding and support of our activities. I would like to briefly r](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/c150d601f162327700fe73a92b0014417e7d09c3.jpg)
![[Image2]There is a for your continued understanding and support of our activities. I would like to briefly r](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/fa5fe4459a74b2ecf26af502bae0969b676fb75f.jpg)
![[Image3]There is a for your continued understanding and support of our activities. I would like to briefly r](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/f7ee987968f9b7fa831cba916b6f62090a47a7d8.jpg)
![[Image4]There is a for your continued understanding and support of our activities. I would like to briefly r](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/fdb6512802b0f6c245a2cf544295c5d7417502e2.jpg)
![[Image5]There is a for your continued understanding and support of our activities. I would like to briefly r](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/36e05ee33eeb6621fc8bb9d0147e3cfb71a0fe87.jpg)
![[Image6]There is a for your continued understanding and support of our activities. I would like to briefly r](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/707c71e1ab7736640bea98d676125d30fb2e3d00.jpg)
![[Image7]There is a for your continued understanding and support of our activities. I would like to briefly r](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/872ef515812a00c34e2b8ab2a0d2be0ac2f8df13.jpg)
![[Image8]There is a for your continued understanding and support of our activities. I would like to briefly r](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/0f6c41530ff08639788ee1e65d1ae87883a7c991.jpg)
There is a for your continued understanding and support of our activities. I would like to briefly report on some of the activities in the first half of this fiscal year (April ~ September 2025 (Reiwa 7)).
■May Opening of Swimming Season & Standup paddleboarding Experience On Saturday, May 31, we held in the Opening of Swimming Season Shinto ritual and standup paddleboarding experience 2025, which was very well received with a total of 37 participants.
■June OPPAI_ROCK market & Fureai Zoo 2025 On Saturday, June 7, we Held in OPPAI_ROCK market & Fureai Zoo 2025 and received about 1,600 visitors.
■July: The 37th Reihoku Jatto Festival (Fireworks Festival) It was held on July 19 and 20 (Saturday and Sunday), and we also participated as Information Broadcasting and management staff.
Other achievements
・Number of tourists who visited the Tourist Information Center: 2,408
・Sunset markets (product sales) Total number of visitors: 608
・ Beauty and Healing Michi Markets (product sales and treatment experience, Held in on Saturday, July 12) Number of visitors: 213 people
・ Use record of Shiraiwasaki campsite: 102 people * Currently temporarily closed due to construction
・ Use of RV parks: 34 projects (April ~ August 2025 (Reiwa 7)) * Currently temporarily Closed due to construction
・ About the operation status of the Home page: 17 notices were posted
・ About the operation status of social media
Facebook: 35 posts, 1,798 followers
Instagram: 46 posts, 2,486 followers
COOL JAPAN VIDEOS: 27 posts, 7 followers
・ Guide guidance record: 77 people
・PR activities: Participation in the Roadside Station Dorijunbashi 1st Anniversary Events (4/12,13) Sales Results 92,822 yen
We look forward to your continued understanding and support of our activities. Thank you for your continued support.
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
![[Image1][500 copies limited sale] Tomioka Castle](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/75bf65b2dd531cf79a22631d9cc3615983c90b1e.jpg)
[500 copies limited sale] Tomioka Castle "Seal of the Castle 70th Anniversary Edition" is on sale!
In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the enforcement of the town system of "Reihoku" on January 1, 1955 (Showa 30) (1955), the 70th anniversary edition of the town system of "Tomioka Castle Seal of the Castle" will be sold 🎊 in a "limited edition of 500 copies" in addition to the "seal of the castle" that is usually on sale
Tomioka Castle was attacked twice by a revolt led by Amakusa Shiro Tokisada as a base point on the shogunate side during the "Shimabara-Amakusa Revolt", but escaped the fall of the castle due to desperate defense. It is said 👀 that the seal of the castle of Tomioka Castle, an impregnable castle, has the benefit of "not falling". Please purchase ✨ it at the Reihoku Town Historical Materials Museum
Selling price: 500 yen for 1 piece (700 yen for a set of 2 sheets of the regular edition and the 70th anniversary edition)
Number of tickets sold: First 500 tickets (End of sale as soon as they are gone)
Sales start: Sunday, October 26, 2025 (Reiwa 7) from 10 a.m. on 👈 Castle Festival 🏯 Day!
Sales location: Reihoku Town Historical Materials Museum
* Business hours: 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. (Last admission until 4:30 p.m.)
Closed Day: Every Thursday (or the following weekdays if it is a holiday)
Phone number: 0969-35-0712
* Please note that we do not sell by mail.
For inquiries Reihoku you can also see the Same as above notice from the Historical Materials Center (☎0969-35-0712) or the Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division (☎0969-35-3332) (Reihoku Town hall Official website! )
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
