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Kikuchi Valley Visitor Center
Location Haru5026, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Business hours AM8:30〜PM5:30
TEL 0968-27-0005
How to access
  • From Kumamoto IC ... 60 minutes by car
  • From Ueki IC ... 45 minutes by car
  • From Kikusui IC ... 60 minutes by car
Parking Lot
  • 【First parking lot】Approximately 80 units / 7 large units
  • 【Second parking lot】Approximately 45 units (only during busy season)
  • 【Third parking lot】Approximately 30s (only during busy season)
  • Ordinary car 200 yen Micro 1000 yen Large 2000 yen

Kikuchi highlight map

KIKUCHI GUIDE & MAP (Click on the highlight to link to Google Maps。)
Kikuchijo Castle About 35 minutes by car An ancient mountain castle built in the latter half of the 7th century, it was a support base for supplying weapons and food. Currently maintained as a historical park。
Kikuchi Shrine About 35 minutes by car It was founded in the 3rd year of the Meiji era in honor of the Kikuchi clan by the order of the Emperor Meiji. Kikuchi Taketoki, Takeshige, and Takemitsu are enshrined as the main deities.
Kamogawa Riverside Park About 35 minutes by car Equipped with a playset corner for 1 to 3 years old, including combination playset. Waterways and Kamogawa are great water playgrounds.
Sìshui Koushi Park About 35 minutes by car It is a park with authentic Chinese court architecture. A statue of Koushi, the god of learning, is set up, and you can enjoy an exotic atmosphere.
Ryumon Dam About 20 minutes by car Hanjaguchi lake park that surrounds the dam lake is divided into four zones, and the disaster prevention facility at the annex has a lot of information about the dam.
Citizen's Square About 25 minutes by car Kikuchi's 15th Takemitsu Equestrian Statue can be enjoyed even in the rain at the lawn plaza, large playset, covered footbath and large roof plaza.
Kuradake> About 30 minutes by car At an altitude of 1.118M, you can see the Kuju mountain range, Mt. Aso, the Ariake Sea and Unzen from the top.
Village of Four Seasons Kyokushi About 30 minutes by car Perfect for camp debut. On a clear day, there is also an open-air bath with a panoramic view of the Ariake Sea and a plaza where you can interact with animals.
Kikuchi hot spring town About 25 minutes by car We are proud of the abundant amount of hot water certified as one of the 100 best hot springs in Japan. Not only the hot spring town, but also a variety of elaborate drop-in hot springs and family baths.
Kikuchi Tourist Product Center About 25 minutes by car A base for exploring Kikuchi with a tourist information center and footbath. Fresh vegetables and elaborate processed products are lined up in the product hall.
Yojo market About 40 minutes by car Kumamoto Green Agricultural Recommended No. 1 store that is particular about safe and secure food such as completely pesticide-free, organic cultivation, and additive-free.
Roadside station Kyokushi About 40 minutes by car We are proud of the safe and secure Kyokushi Cow where you can see the producer's face. You can enjoy fireflies at the end of May and cosmos in October.
Melon Dome About 35 minutes by car A popular roadside station that is visited by more than 1 million people a year from inside and outside the prefecture. We are also focusing on developing original products using local materials.