Kumamoto prefecture’s map of sightseeing spots, famous places, famous temples, Japan 100 selections.

Kumamoto Prefecture has a world heritage site, “Meiji Japan’s Revolutionary Heritage Site”, a “Hidden Christianization Heritage Site in Nagasaki and Amakusa Region”, and a special natural monument, Sagara’s Airatobikazura.

Names, explanations and maps of Kumamoto Prefecture’s tourist attractions such as national scenic spots, special historic sites, 100 waterfalls, 100 famous castles, cherry blossom spots, hot springs, and old shrines and temples are posted.

 

Kumamoto prefecture. Map of sightseeing spots, famous places, famous temples, 100 selections.

Kumamoto Prefecture’s World Heritage Site

There are two World Heritage Sites in Kumamoto Prefecture.

One is “Kakure Kirishitan-related heritage in Nagasaki and Amakusa” which is a testament to the history and tradition of the hidden Christian faith.

The constituent heritage “Sakitsu Village” has been designated.
Buildings such as “Sakitsu Church“, “Oe Church“, and “Maria Maritime Statue” in Amakusa City and a museum are maintained.

 

 

Another World Heritage Site is the constituent heritage of “Meiji Japan’s Industrial Revolutionary Heritage Steelmaking / Steelmaking, Shipbuilding, and Coal Industry“.

In Kumamoto Prefecture, there are coal mine facilities “Mitsui Coal Mining Co., Ltd. Miike Coal Mine Former Manda Pit Facility” and “Miike Coal Mine Dedicated Railroad Site“, and “Misumi Old Port (Misumi West Port) Facility” which is one of the three major construction ports of the Meiji era. It is specified.

 

Kumamoto Prefecture’s Special natural monuments, national scenic spots, three major XX, 100 landscapes of Japan, etc.

A natural monument in Kumamoto Prefecture is “Sagara’s Airatobikazura(
Relatives of Mucuna macrocarpa)“, which grows naturally in Kikka Town, Yamaga City.
You can also see it near the approach to Sagaraji Temple.

The following are designated as national scenic spots.

● “Mt.Sengan and Mt.Takabuto” overlooking the Ariake Sea in Kamiamakusa

● “Shiranui and Mizushima“. Shiranui appearing on the sea is recorded in Nihon Shoki

● “Komezuka and Kusasenrigahama” with beautiful scenery of Mt. Aso in Minamiaso Village, Aso City, Aso District

● “Myokenura Beach” overlooking Amakusa Nada.

● “Ryusenjima (Katashima)” with many caves.

● “Rokurojiyama“. Also known as “Shimojima Daikanzan”. Overlooking the cove in Fukami Bay.

● “Mt. Ryugatake” in Kamiamakusa City.

Kusakabeyoshimi Shrine is counted as one of the three major down shrines.

Located in Takamori Town, Aso District.
The down shrine is a shrine where the main shrine is located down the road.

“Crossing Yatake” faces the Kirishima mountain range and Sakurajima near the Yatake Pass on the JR Kyushu / Hisatsu Line.
One of the three major train windows.

The “Kumagawa River” is one of the three major rapids and is designated as one of the 25 most scenic spots in Japan.

It is the largest river in Kumamoto prefecture and is located in the Yatsushiro plain from the Hitoyoshi basin.

“Mt. Aso” is also designated as one of the 25 most scenic spots in Japan.

Mt. Aso is composed of 5 mountains “AsoGotake” (the highest peaks of Takadake, Nekodake, Nakadake, Eboshidake, and Kishimadake) and Mt. Gairinzan.

“Kumamoto Castle Ruins“, which is a “castle built on a flat land” with high value as a historical castle, is designated as a special historic site.

Kumamoto Prefecture’s 100 selections (coast, famous castle, waterfall, cherry blossom spot)

In Kumamoto Prefecture, “Shiratsuruhama / Myokengahama”, “the Christian village Sakitsu”, and “Ariake Sea / Sand flats” have been selected as one of Japan’s 100 most scenic spots.

“Shiratsuruhama / Myokengahama” and “the Christian village Sakitsu” are located in Amakusa City.

The “Ariake Sea / Sand Flats” with large tidal range are located in the Ariake Sea.

The Okoshiki coast is popular tourist destination with beautiful sunsets and sand crests created by the tidal range.

 

For the 100 best waterfalls in Japan, Yonjusanmantaki waterfalls (Kikuchi City), Kanome Falls (Hitoyoshi City), Sugarugataki Falls (Minamiaso Village), and Sendan Todoro Falls (Yatsushiro City) were selected.

Kumamoto Castle (Kumamoto City) and Hitoyoshi Castle (Hitoyoshi City) have been selected as the 100 Famous Castles in Japan, and Kikuchi Castle (Yamaga City) and Yatsushiro Castle (Yatsushiro City) have been selected as the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles.

Kumamoto Castle, the shores of Ichifusa Dam in Mizukami Village, and the Minamata Cherry Line in Minamata City have been selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.

Isshingyo Sakura, a 400-year-old cherry tree, is also a popular attraction.

Kumamoto Prefecture’s Ancient shrines and temples, famous temples and hot springs

Kumamoto Prefecture is famous for its abundant hot springs.

Tsuetate Onsen, Kurokawa Onsen, Hitoyoshi Onsen, and Yunotsuru Onsen are known as hot springs for beautiful women and beautiful skin.

There are many other hot springs such as Uchinomaki Onsen, Kikuchi Onsen, Hinagu Onsen, and Tamana Onsen.

The Tsujun Bridge is Japan’s largest arched aqueduct built during the Edo period.

Aoi Aso Shrine is a magnificent shrine built in 806 to protect the Kuma region and is designated as a national treasure.

In the sea of ​​Amakusa, you can enjoy dolphin watching where you can meet wild dolphins.

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