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Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Amakusa Hotel Kameya

A hotel in Amakusa operated by Ooedo Onsen Monogatari, which runs affordable hot spring resorts across Japan. Guests can experience the appeal of Amakusa through open-air baths with excellent views, seafood dining, and more. The hotel’s highlight is its spacious open-air bath fed by its own hot spring source. The scenery spread out before you-Amakusa’s sea, winding bays, and Amakusa Fuji-is truly spectacular.

Kumamoto
Hotels

5 Aug 2026 See More

As soon as you walk into the lobby, you’ll see the yukata shelves〜

Instead of putting them in your room, you can choose your own size and favorite pattern in the lobby. I really like this arrangement.

The room was spacious and comfortable, and soaking in the large public bath felt so relaxing! I experienced a public bath in the nude for the first time in my life.

I got over my awkwardness here XD Now I can fully enjoy Japanese hot springs in the future〜

Nishitetsu Grand Hotel

Nishitetsu Grand Hotel has been representing Fukuoka City since its foundation in 1969. It is located on the corner of Meiji dori and Tenjin Nishi dori, very close to the Tenjin subway station. A door man welcomes guests at the entrance and the hotel has a sophisticated and dignified atmosphere.

Hakata, Tenjin, Ohori
Hotels

28 Jul 2026 See More

The location is incredibly convenient! After dropping off our luggage, we could head straight out to shop in the Tenjin area. Almost everything we wanted was within walking distance, including clothes, glasses, and cosmetics.

The room wasn’t very large since the hotel is downtown, but it was comfortable enough for a good night’s rest. The breakfast buffet had a fantastic selection, and the floor-to-ceiling windows offered beautiful views of the lush garden, making breakfast even more relaxing and enjoyable.

Mameda Town

Hita City, neighboring Fukuoka and Kumamoto, was a prosperous “Tenryo (directly ruled by the Shogunate)” merchant town in Edo Period. The city is still dotted by classic buildings and earthen walls, which earned the nickname “Little Kyoto in Kyushu.” Roughly a 15-minute walk from Hita train station will take you to Mameda Town, where houses of merchants still remain who were providing goods to the Shogunate during the Tenryo Era.

Oita
Famous Places

27 Jul 2026 See More

The streets and buildings are gorgeous! The charming old-fashioned atmosphere also has a cute touch ❤️ Walking around here is so peaceful and relaxing. Whether you’re by a wall, next to a vintage window frame, or just standing along the street, it’s easy to take beautiful, atmospheric photos. It’s truly a lovely place.

There are also some Attack on Titan collaborations here. I love the anime, so spotting Captain Levi around town and inside the shops was such a fun surprise〜

Mizuki Spring Tour and Strolling the Shrine Town

Aso Shrine has a history of about 2,300 years and is known for Aso’s agricultural rituals, designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. In the shrine town, the Aso Ichinomiya Monzenmachi Shopping Street offers excellent food, including takeout items, sweets, and lunches featuring Akaushi beef, a local Aso specialty, and is bustling every day with worshippers and visitors. As you stroll through the shrine town, you will come across spring water spots called mizuki.

Kumamoto
Tourist Attractions

16 Jul 2026 See More

Although we only had limited time on this visit and just took a quick look around, we still saw two or three mizuki spring water spots.

The streets were really pleasant and perfect for a leisurely stroll, coffee, or a snack.

If you have time after visiting Aso Shrine, setting aside some time for the full mizuki spring tour would make for a great travel plan!

Aso Shrine (Kumamoto)

The master god who has created Aso, Takei Watatsu no Mikoto, and 12 of his family gods are enshrined here. As the head of Higo Province, this is ranked top over nearly 500 branch Aso Shrines nationwide. Its history goes back more than 2000 years. Its faith is fused with volcano worship that believes Mt. Aso to be a god.

Kumamoto
Shrines & Temples

15 Jul 2026 See More

The tall tower gate is very solemn and impressive. There’s also a unique horizontal approach, and you can see the Aso volcano group in the distance.

I heard this is a famous power spot, and walking around here really did feel peaceful and refreshing.

The sacred spring at the entrance was incredibly cold. I was a little disappointed I didn’t have a water bottle with me... I couldn’t take any of the spring water to drink.

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