Duskin Museum
Produced by Duskin, a comprehensive service company widely known for cleaning product rentals and food services, this museum comprises two thematic spaces: the "Cleaning Pavilion" and the "Mister Donut Museum."
At the DUSKIN MUSEUM, you can actually try making your own donuts! It's a great spot for both adults and kids.
Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto
This art gallery is located on the 3rd floor of Bipuresu Kumanichi Kaikan, the multiplex in Kumamoto’s city center. Here you’ll find anything from cozy art exhibits to a full range of eclectic art for you to enjoy at this city-center recharge spot.
This is a modern art museum where you can experience a variety of cultures in your everyday life.
Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Center
On the northside of Kumamoto Castle you’ll find a spot sharing all the deep traditions of Kumamoto Prefecture’s historic handicrafts. Through displays of authentic, artisan folkcrafts, shopping experiences and hands-on events, this museum has been keeping the art traditions apart of daily life today since it opened in 1982.
On the first floor, there's a big shop selling traditional crafts. Upstairs, you'll find an exhibition hall with officially designated Kumamoto crafts. Highly recommended!
Kengo Kuma Museum
As the name suggests, this little museum heralds the works of world acclaimed architect Kengo Kuma using panels that detail the 6 different buildings designed by him across the town of Yusuhara.
This Japanese architecture master never fails to amaze me with his designs. He's incredibly dedicated, constantly overseeing projects all over Japan.
Tanshu Kannonji Temple (Hana kannonji Temple)
It is said that in the 4th year of Nara Yoro Period (720), Hodo Sennin, who visited the area, carved a statue of the Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) measuring over eight feet and enshrined it in a hermitage.
This is the oldest hydrangea temple in Kansai! There's a super beautiful glass mirror photo spot, hydrangea flower water, and a lovely hydrangea path.
Hado Misaki Cape
A small port sticking out from the Higashimatsuura Peninsula. It is famous for its scenic views of the Genkainada Ocean, where visitors can feel the ocean breeze atop a grass patch. The cape is on the “Genkai Quasi-National Park” which spans across the North West of Kyushu. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, swimming, and other fun activities.
You can enjoy the beautiful scenery here, take a walk around, go fishing, or even camp. Don't miss the ocean observation tower—it's a must-see!
Tsuno Winery
Located on a hill overlooking the Hyuga-nada Sea, this winery’s wine was selected as one of the “100 Most Exciting Wines” in the internationally renowned book “Wine Report” in 2004. They also won the Gold Award and the title of “Best Wine From Japan” at the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021, Asia’s largest wine competition. Their wine is well-known all over the world.
This is a highly respected winery located on a hill. You can watch the winemaking process, do some tastings, and check out the local specialty products on display.
Shochu no Sato - Kirishima Factory Garden
This complex is run by Kirishima Shuzo, a famous sake brewery known for its Honkaku sweet potato Shochu “Kuro Kirishima”. There is a restaurant, a factory store, a bakery, a museum, and a brewery on the vast grounds.
Here you can tour the shochu-making process, try bread made with sake lees, and enjoy tasting shochu at the same time!
Koami Shrine
Koami Shrine was established in 1466, and is located in Ningyocho, with various nostalgic restaurants, and offices. It evaded destruction from the Great Tokyo Air Raids. Soldiers who went to the battlefield carrying charms from the shrine miraculously returned, making the shrine popular as a spot for good luck and warding away bad luck.
Koami Shrine is famous for bringing good luck and wealth. You can boost your fortune here! The charms, omikuji, and ema are all worth buying—highly recommend!
Hasunuma Water Garden
The site area is about 1.5 times the size of Tokyo Dome! It is one of the largest water parks in Chiba Prefecture, and opens from early July to late September.
This place is actually 1.5 times bigger than the Tokyo Dome! There are three new attractions just for kids, so it's a great spot to bring your children.