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43100 ／ Central
Kumamoto City
くまもとし
A monk reportedly built 118+ Buddhas.
Hogyu Buddha, Ojoin's 100th- Population
- 738,865
- 5-year change
- −0.3%
- to Osaka
- 178 min
A castleCastle townNatural springsA river runs through放牛石仏
Click to open Kumamoto City.
43202 ／ South
Yatsushiro City
やつしろし
Nihon Shoki names an islet off the dike.
Mizushima, a river-mouth islet- Population
- 123,067
- 5-year change
- −3.5%
- to Osaka
- 211 min
IslandsBy the seaA river runs throughFamous festivalHot springs
Click to open Yatsushiro City.
43203 ／ South
Hitoyoshi City
ひとよしし
Stones jut out from the wall's crest.
Hitoyoshi Castle, Musha-gaeshi- Population
- 31,108
- 5-year change
- −8.2%
National TreasureA castleCastle townHot springs人吉城跡
Click to open Hitoyoshi City.
43204 ／ North
Arao City
あらおし
Plum said to be in Sun Yat-sen's photo.
Friendship Plum, Miyazaki house- Population
- 50,832
- 5-year change
- −4.8%
By the seaWorld Heritage siteFamous festival友情の梅宮崎兄弟
Click to open Arao City.
43205 ／ South
Minamata City
みなまたし
Spelled “Koiji” from around late Meiji.
- Population
- 23,557
- 5-year change
- −7.3%
- to Osaka
- 228 min
IslandsHot springsBy the seaA river runs throughMountains
Click to open Minamata City.
43206 ／ North
Tamana City
たまなし
A bridge's middle dips for firm footing.
Suya and Kozaki Bridges, Takase- Population
- 64,292
- 5-year change
- −3.7%
- to Osaka
- 190 min
By the seaA river runs throughOld streetscape高瀬裏川酢屋橋
Click to open Tamana City.
43208 ／ North
Yamaga City
やまがし
The statue leapt onto a vine, they say.
Aira-tobikazura of Sagara- Population
- 49,025
- 5-year change
- −6.2%
- to Kumamoto
- 70 min
Hot springsOld streetscapePost townTraditional craftsFamous festival
Click to open Yamaga City.
43210 ／ North
Kikuchi City
きくちし
A canal said built in Kiyomasa's name.
Tsuiji Ide, Irrigation Heritage- Population
- 46,416
- 5-year change
- −3.6%
A river runs throughMountainsFarming town築地井手菊池の松囃子
Click to open Kikuchi City.
43211 ／ Central
Uto City
うとし
Stone from here became Kansai coffins.
Makado stone, Aso pink rock- Population
- 36,122
- 5-year change
- −2.4%
Natural springsBy the seaA castle馬門石阿蘇ピンク岩
Click to open Uto City.
43212 ／ Amakusa
Kamiamakusa City
かみあまくさし
Five bridges, four structural types.
Amakusa Five Bridges, 4 types- Population
- 24,563
- 5-year change
- −9%
- to Kumamoto
- 90 min
By the seaIslandsMountains天草五橋天門橋
Click to open Kamiamakusa City.
43213 ／ Central
Uki City
うきし
This bridge is wider than long.
Misumi West Port, Ichinohashi- Population
- 57,032
- 5-year change
- −4.6%
By the seaPort townWorld Heritage siteOld streetscapePost town
Click to open Uki City.
A road bad after every rain was cobbled.
Futae Pass Stones, Bungo Kaido- Population
- 24,930
- 5-year change
- −7.7%
MountainsFamous festivalMany shrines and temples二重峠の石畳豊後街道
Click to open Aso City.
43215 ／ Amakusa
Amakusa City
あまくさし
Stone pillars line up in water, 5 by 9.
Gion Bridge, 45 stone pillars- Population
- 75,783
- 5-year change
- −8.4%
- to Kumamoto
- 155 min
By the seaIslandsWorld Heritage site衹園橋﨑津
Click to open Amakusa City.
43216 ／ North
Koshi City
こうしし
A moat ringed the castle town, too.
Takaba Castle outer moat remains- Population
- 61,772
- 5-year change
- +5.8%
A castleCommuter townCastle town竹迫城竹迫城惣構え跡
Click to open Koshi City.
43348 ／ Central
Misato Town
みさとまち
Seven octagonal shelters line old track.
Hakkaku Tunnel, Yuen rail ruins- Population
- 9,392
- 5-year change
- −9.1%
- to Kumamoto
- 82 min
MountainsA river runs throughAn odd landmark八角トンネル熊延鉄道
Click to open Misato Town.
43364 ／ North
Gyokuto Town
ぎょくとうまち
Place-name leaves are drawn on a piano.
Station Piano Konoha- Population
- 5,045
- 5-year change
- −4.2%
Traditional craftsFruit growingMountainsFarming town駅ピアノこのは
Click to open Gyokuto Town.
43367 ／ North
Nankan Town
なんかんまち
Kuyo-crest tiles roof a lord's lodging.
Nankan Ochaya Site, Buzen Kaido- Population
- 8,979
- 5-year change
- −8.2%
MountainsA castleTraditional crafts南関御茶屋跡豊前街道
Click to open Nankan Town.
43368 ／ North
Nagasu Town
ながすまち
A botamochi-like tomb is called “-san.”
Botamochi-san, Ginchiyo's tomb- Population
- 15,372
- 5-year change
- −3.3%
By the seaPort townFamous festival誾千代ぼたもちさん
Click to open Nagasu Town.
43369 ／ North
Nagomi Town
なごみまち
Four names in silver on a sword's spine.
Eta Funayama Kofun, inlaid sword- Population
- 9,342
- 5-year change
- −8.3%
An odd landmarkHot springs江田船山古墳銀象嵌銘大刀江田穴観音古墳
Click to open Nagomi Town.
43403 ／ North
Ozu Town
おおづまち
A temple gate was donated to the town.
Okyaku-ya-mon, Ozu Tenaga Kaisho- Population
- 35,187
- 5-year change
- +5.2%
Post townMountainsA river runs through御客屋門大津手永会所
Click to open Ozu Town.
43404 ／ North
Kikuyo Town
きくようまち
A hole's swirl is said to flush silt.
Hanaguri, Babagusu Ide canal- Population
- 43,337
- 5-year change
- +5.7%
A river runs throughFarming townCommuter townOld streetscape馬場楠井手
Click to open Kikuyo Town.
43423 ／ Aso
Minamioguni Town
みなみおぐにまち
A twice-struck cedar shows scorch marks.
Konpira Cedar, Manganji- Population
- 3,750
- 5-year change
- −7.4%
- to Hakata
- 145 min
Hot springsMountainsHighlandsA river runs through金比羅スギ
Click to open Minamioguni Town.
43424 ／ Aso
Oguni Town
おぐにまち
Four 20m-span arches, 10m on both sides.
Konogawa Bridge, Miyanoharu Line- Population
- 6,590
- 5-year change
- −8.3%
- to Hakata
- 139 min
Hot springsMountainsA river runs through幸野川橋梁宮原線
Click to open Oguni Town.
43425 ／ Aso
Ubuyama Village
うぶやまむら
Tap water sources differ by hamlet.
Ikeyama Suigen, Meisui Hyakusen- Population
- 1,382
- 5-year change
- −8.5%
Natural springsHighlandsMountains池山水源名水百選
Click to open Ubuyama Village.
43428 ／ Aso
Takamori Town
たかもりまち
Rail tunnel work halted by huge outflow.
Takamori Yusui Tunnel- Population
- 5,789
- 5-year change
- −8.5%
Natural springsMountainsFamous festivalAn odd landmark高森湧水トンネル
Click to open Takamori Town.
43432 ／ Aso
Nishihara Village
にしはらむら
The governor's ruling set the district.
The Birth of Nishihara Village- Population
- 6,426
- 5-year change
- −5.5%
MountainsNatural springsA river runs through山西村河原村
Click to open Nishihara Village.
43433 ／ Aso
Minamiaso Village
みなみあそむら
A spring waters 350 cho of paddies.
Takezaki Spring- Population
- 9,836
- 5-year change
- −14.5%
Natural springsMountainsA river runs through竹崎水源池の川水源
Click to open Minamiaso Village.
43441 ／ Central
Mifune Town
みふねまち
A stone bridge at the "Taniwatari" pass.
Yase Meganebashi, Hyuga Okan- Population
- 16,303
- 5-year change
- −5.4%
- to Kumamoto
- 49 min
HighlandsA river runs throughCamping八勢目鑑橋日向往還
Click to open Mifune Town.
43442 ／ Central
Kashima Town
かしままち
Names go on wooden hand and foot molds.
Ashite Kojin, Kai Shrine- Population
- 9,547
- 5-year change
- +5.4%
- to Kumamoto
- 53 min
Natural springsPlainsA river runs through浮島浮島熊野座神社
Click to open Kashima Town.
43443 ／ Central
Mashiki Town
ましきまち
Four sisters worked for women's status.
Shiken Fujin, Yajima sisters- Population
- 32,510
- 5-year change
- −3.3%
- to Kumamoto
- 50 min
MountainsNatural springsFamous festival四賢婦人矢嶋楫子
Click to open Mashiki Town.
43444 ／ Central
Kosa Town
こうさまち
Wish after planting, release in autumn.
Ryugan-mairi, Kosa Shrine- Population
- 10,132
- 5-year change
- −5.5%
- to Kumamoto
- 69 min
A river runs throughA castle立願参り甲佐神社阿蘇四社
Click to open Kosa Town.
43447 ／ Central
Yamato Town
やまとちょう
The lord's falls began Higo's paintings.
Gorogataki, Ryonai Meisho Zukan- Population
- 13,503
- 5-year change
- −10.9%
- to Kumamoto
- 93 min
National TreasureFamous festivalMountainsA river runs throughFarming town
Click to open Yamato Town.
43468 ／ South
Hikawa Town
ひかわちょう
A limestone cliff 75m high, 250m wide.
Tategami Gorge, Higo Empty Falls- Population
- 11,094
- 5-year change
- −7.5%
A river runs throughPlainsFarming townFruit growingCamping
Click to open Hikawa Town.
43482 ／ South
Ashikita Town
あしきたまち
Stone pilasters flank a brick portal.
Sashiki Tunnel, former Route 3- Population
- 15,681
- 5-year change
- −11.2%
MountainsBy the seaA river runs throughA castle佐敷隧道
Click to open Ashikita Town.
43484 ／ South
Tsunagi Town
つなぎまち
This breccia crag is the town symbol.
Chohangan, Maizuru-jo Park- Population
- 4,254
- 5-year change
- −9%
MountainsBy the seaAn art museumAn odd landmark重盤岩
Click to open Tsunagi Town.
43501 ／ South
Nishiki Town
にしきまち
Six Kannon were carved over 53 years.
Shinguji Temple's Six Kannon- Population
- 10,288
- 5-year change
- −4.4%
Many shrines and templesA river runs throughFruit growing新宮寺六観音新宮寺
Click to open Nishiki Town.
43505 ／ South
Taragi Town
たらぎまち
A thatched roof bends as it joins.
Ota House, kagiya house- Population
- 9,076
- 5-year change
- −7.3%
A river runs throughMany shrines and templesSake country太田家住宅鈎屋
Click to open Taragi Town.
43506 ／ South
Yunomae Town
ゆのまえまち
A temple hall wears a mansard roof.
Myodoji Main Hall, Western style- Population
- 3,627
- 5-year change
- −9%
An art museumMountainsA river runs through明導寺本堂湯前駅本屋
Click to open Yunomae Town.
43507 ／ South
Mizukami Village
みずかみむら
Cat guardians flank the temple gate.
Shozen-in, the Cat Temple- Population
- 2,033
- 5-year change
- −8.9%
MountainsA river runs throughHot springs生善院猫寺
Click to open Mizukami Village.
43510 ／ South
Sagara Village
さがらむら
The Kawabe River meets the Kuma River.
Kawabe and Kuma confluence- Population
- 4,070
- 5-year change
- −8.9%
A river runs throughMountainsFarming town川辺川球磨川
Click to open Sagara Village.
43511 ／ South
Itsuki Village
いつきむら
A 35m tree, about 14m around, stands.
Miyazono Great Ginkgo- Population
- 931
- 5-year change
- −11.8%
- to Hitoyoshi
- 58 min
MountainsA river runs throughCamping宮園の大イチョウ佐々木高明
Click to open Itsuki Village.
43512 ／ South
Yamae Village
やまえむら
A junked bus woke from a 14-year sleep.
Maron-go, bonnet bus- Population
- 3,238
- 5-year change
- −5.4%
MountainsA river runs throughHot springsFarming townマロン号
Click to open Yamae Village.
43513 ／ South
Kuma Village
くまむら
In 1973, a university club found a cave.
Kyusendo, Ehime Univ. explorers- Population
- 2,433
- 5-year change
- −34.2%
MountainsA river runs throughCamping球泉洞神瀬住吉神社
Click to open Kuma Village.
43514 ／ South
Asagiri Town
あさぎりちょう
“Kofuku” comes from a shrine's nickname.
Okadome Kofuku Station- Population
- 14,676
- 5-year change
- −5.5%
MountainsA river runs throughFarming townおかどめ幸福駅岡留熊野座神社
Click to open Asagiri Town.
43531 ／ Amakusa
Reihoku Town
れいほくまち
A razed castle stands again as it was.
Tomioka Castle, razed, rebuilt- Population
- 7,114
- 5-year change
- −8.1%
- to Nagasaki
- 45 min
By the seaA castleIslands富岡城破城
Click to open Reihoku Town.
