Enjoy a Cooking Class in Kumamoto Travel can broaden the mind and the stomach! Many of my most favourite memories of traveling overseas and of living in Japan over the years have been food related. Eating of course but even more memorable has been learning how to make it. I still have vivid memories of […]
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Japanese Sweets making experience at Tenmeido, Kawashiri town, Kumamoto City This is a fun and memorable wagashi making experience that anyone can enjoy ! Learn from a Japanese wagashi master with over 40 years of experience. What are ‘Wagashi’ ? Japanese sweets known as ‘Wagashi’ are not only tasty, they are also beautiful to look
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On the One Piece trail If you are a fan of One Piece; Japan’s best selling manga and animation series you need to go on a voyage to discover Kumamoto’s collection of One Piece statues scattered across the prefecture. Kumamoto Prefecture has 10 One Piece statues to see. Limited edition figures of each character are
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Sorafune Pier- そらふねの桟橋 Uchinomaki Sorafune Pier known as Sorafune no sanbashi そらふねの桟橋 is a viewing platform on top of Mt. Tangoyama 田子山. A great photo spot with views looking out over the peaceful farmland of the caldera basin to the smoking central peak of Asozan. Tangoyama , also known as Tagoyama is the name given
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If you are interested in art and traditional crafts in Japan then while you are in Kyushu definitely make time to visit Yamato town to see the Hassaku Festival creations. These amazing objects, made entirely of natural materials, are created each year and paraded through town during the Hassaku Festival. Once the festival is over
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Summers in Japan are hot and humid so heading to a river to splash around or take a swim is one of the best ways to cool down and stay sane. Unfortunately, though there are plenty of rivers around it can be really difficult to find a safe swimming spot with clean water, parking and
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Kamishikimi Kumano-imasu Shrine If you only have time to visit one shrine in the Aso area, visit the one with the longest name. Kamishikimi Kumano-imasu Shrine is definitely worth the journey even if you’re not a huge fan of shrines. Situated a few kilometres from Takamori Town in Minami Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, this once little
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enjoy a hot spring Daikanbo Nabegataki Falls Kikuchi Gorge mineral rich waters Daikanbo view Kikuchi gorge spring in Kikuchi Gorge hotspring entrance outdoor baths kurokawa onsen Kurokawa onsen village Kurokawa onsen in autumn Kurokawa village Hozantei Onsen Japanese sweets Kurokawa Nabegataki falls Very tasty cake shop relax and explore the countryside of Kyushu… Visit Kikuchi
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The Manai Falls Takachiho Rowing on Takachiho gorge On the crater edge Nakadake volcano crater lake Mt Aso in winter Komezuka in Autumn Minami Aso view Nakadake Volcano crater – Aso Akaushi cattle Mountain top plateau of Mt Aso Takachiho restaurants Visit Takachiho Gorge & the Aso volcano on a private or small group tour
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If you are travelling with kids, particularly older ones, sometimes you have to have a break from the shrines and temples and do something that will make their holiday special. Forest Adventure Misato definately does that, you not only get to experience the beauty of Japan’s forests and nature but you also get some excercise, thrills
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