History and culture

2021-04-12

Seta Shrine (瀬田神社) in Ozu Town (大津町), one of the Kumamoto Earthquake Museum (熊本地震震災ミュージアム) which aims at passing on stories of the earthquake to the next generations

2021-02-10

Shimo Shrine (Frost Shrine, 霜神社) and Hitaki Shinji Ritual (火焚神事) wishing the god of Aso not to bring frost before harvesting

2021-01-23

Kiyomizu Temple (清水寺) in Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City ~ Explore around Kumamoto Station! ~

2020-08-14

Kitaoka Shrine(北岡神社) in Kumamoto City ~Enjoy stories of the deity Susanoo who succeeded to regain his honor and Otemoyan who is from the most famous folk song in Kumamoto~

2020-08-01

Pilgrimage of “Otemoyan(おてもやん)” ~Visit places sung in the most famous folk song in Kumamoto!~

2020-07-19

Journey of Otemoyan(おてもやん) and the writer of the song, the most famous folk song in Kumamoto

2020-06-29

Nagano Aso Shrine(長野阿蘇神社) and Kaguraden Hall(神楽殿) where you can see the dynamic Nagano Iwato Kagura Performance(長野岩戸神楽) in Minamiaso Village(南阿蘇村)

2020-06-16

『HIKE』cafe, bar and hostel complex in Tamana City that bonds creators, producers and consumers closely.

2020-06-06

Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine(上色見熊野座神社) in Takamori Town(高森町) ~Entering an Another World, Mystic Shrine which was portrayed in famous animation film~

2020-05-13

Kihara Fudoson Temple(木原不動尊) in Minami-ku, Kumamoto City ~Famous for Glaring Fudo Myoo Statue and Fire Walking~

2020-05-07

Rokuden Shrine(六殿神社) in Kumamoto City famous for vivid vermilion Tower Gate built with no nails

2020-01-05

Kokuzo shrine(国造神社) which has strong connection between Aso shrine and active volcano Mt. Nakadake in Aso, Kumamoto.

2019-06-30

Shakain(釈迦院) ~temple standing up to the 3333 stone steps, Kumamoto~

2019-05-21

Gorougataki waterfall(五老ヶ滝) ~dynamic waterfall in Yamato-town, Kumamoto which was depicted in the historical hand scroll~

2019-05-17

Tsujunkyo bridge(通潤橋) in Yamato-town Kumamoto ~Stone Bridge that bound people and life~

2019-04-19

Reidaikyo bridge(霊台橋) in Misato-town Kumamoto ~Learn about the history of stone bridges and stonemasons in Kumamoto~

2019-03-28

Shodai-yaki pottery festival in Nankan-town Kumamoto ~Learn about traditional Shoudai-yaki pottery~

2019-03-17

Ukishima Kumanomasu Shrine(浮島熊野坐神社) Kashima-town Kumamoto ~Worships two gods who are believed to create Japan~

2019-02-22

Ukishima(浮島) in Kashima-town Kumamoto~Breathtaking Sunrise and Beautiful Pond~

2018-10-28

みずあかり2018(Mizu-akari festival)

2018-10-21

石の風車(Stone Windmills) in 一本松公園(Ipponmatsu-park)

2018-09-16

日輪寺(Nichirin-ji temple)

2018-08-29

Untapped Kumamoto