Heavy rain recovery support! Bus/taxi/rental car trip to enjoy southern Kumamoto

Enjoy sightseeing in the area affected by the heavy rains in southern Kumamoto!
Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition and Myoken Festival by bus, taxi, or rental car

The 12 municipalities and Tsunagi Town in the Kuma River basin in southern Kumamoto Prefecture, which suffered severe damage from the heavy rains in July 2020, are implementing the ``Tourism Demand Recovery and Tourist Promotion Project in Areas Affected by Heavy Rains'' with the aim of restoring tourism. I am. This project aims to support recovery through tourism, by providing subsidies to travel agencies and tourism businesses, and allowing visitors to rediscover the charm of the region. It is being implemented for a limited time until January 31, 2020, and there are a wide range of travel products using sightseeing buses, sightseeing taxis, and rental cars.

For detailed product information or reservations, please contact us directly from the "List of Participating Businesses" on the special website.

Recommended sightseeing spots/events

37th Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition

Japan's largest fireworks festival, which attracts approximately 250,000 visitors every year, will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2020. In addition to 30 fireworks vendors from all over the country competing in their skills, you can also enjoy musical fireworks and entertainment fireworks. There are many food stalls and product exhibitions around the venue, making it a fun day for families and couples.

Myoken Festival

Myoken Festival, one of the three major festivals in Kyushu, is crowded with people during the eve festival on Friday, November 22nd and the main festival on Saturday, November 23rd. A procession centering on mikoshi and sacred horses moves through the city, and traditional dance performances are performed. Particularly on the 23rd, the lion dance and gun troop performances that will be held at Tosaki Riverside will be a highlight.

Autumn leaves of Gokanosho

Gokanosho, a hidden area surrounded by mountains with an altitude of 1,300 to 1,700 meters, is famous for its autumn leaves. The scenery of the valley, suspension bridges, and waterfalls is truly spectacular and captivates visitors.

Other tourist spots

• Kumamon Port Yatsushiro
  A spot where many Kumamon statues are lined up, including the 6m long Big Kumamon.
• Hinagu Onsen
  You can spend an emotional time at this hot spring resort with 600 years of history.
• Yatsushiro Castle
  Ruins A castle ruin with historic stone walls that is also known as a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing.
• Matsuhamaken
  A historic tea house built by the lord of Yatsushiro Castle for his mother.
• Stonesmith Museum
  A facility where the techniques of a group of stonemasons active in the late Edo period are exhibited.
• Sakamoto Hachiryu Observatory
  An astronomical observatory where you can observe stars through a huge telescope.
• Tsunagi Art Museum
  Approximately 450 items are on display, including costumes from artists associated with Kumamoto Prefecture and Thai hill tribes.

Target area

• Yatsushiro City
• Ashikita Town
• Tsunagi Town
• Hitoyoshi City
• Nishikicho
• Taragi Town
• Yumae Town
• Water village
• Sagara village
• Itsuki Village
• Yamae village
• Kuma village
• Asagiri town

Travel through these areas by bus, taxi, or rental car and support the recovery of tourism in areas affected by heavy rains!

period

Until January 31, 2020

Details/Inquiries

For details on travel products and reservations, please check the "List of Participating Businesses" on the special website and contact each business.
Click here for a tourist guide to southern Kumamoto Prefecture

■Press release source - Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation
https://companydata.tsujigawa.com/company/4330005000041/