Kumamoto Prefecture
熊本県

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Kumamoto Castle: Kumamoto Castle is a national treasure and is especially famous for its stone walls. The castle is famous for its stonewalls. The castle is surrounded by historical buildings and beautiful gardens.
Mt. Aso: Mt. Aso is an active volcano with the largest caldera in Japan, offering beautiful nature and vast grasslands. It is accessible by sightseeing train and cable car.
Sightseeing in Kumamoto City: Kumamoto City is rich in shopping areas and delicious gourmet food, and is dotted with sightseeing spots.
Suizenji Seishuen: Suizenji Seishuen is a beautiful Japanese garden with historic buildings and beautiful seasonal flowers that will soothe visitors.
Kikuchi Onsen: There are many hot springs in Kumamoto Prefecture, and Kikuchi Onsen in particular is a beautiful hot spring village where you can relax.
Kumamoto Forest City Center Project: New tourist spots and shopping areas are opening one after another in Kumamoto City as the city continues to recover from the damage caused by the earthquake.
Kumamoto's local cuisine: You can enjoy delicious local cuisine such as Kumamoto ramen and horse sashimi.

OHYANO-Healing Route
大矢野ヒーリングルート

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OHYANO-Healing Route
(50km)
Oyano Healing Route / A full course that circles the island while visiting Oyano's scenic spots

AMAKUSA Sunset-line Route
天草サンセットライン

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AMAKUSA Sunset-line Route
(35km)
Amakusa Sunset Line Route / Amakusa west coastline course that visits Sakitsu Church, Oe Church, Jusanbutsu Hall, and Shimoda Onsen

Kumamoto-Yamaga Bicycle Path Route
熊本山鹿自転車道線

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Kumamoto-Yamaga Bicycle Path Route
(34km)
General Prefectural Road Kumamoto Yamaga Bicycle Path Line is a 34-km bicycle path running from Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City to Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
It is commonly known as "Yuka Family Road.

HAIYA Route
灰屋ルート

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HAIYA Route
(31km)
Haiya Route / A 31-km course that crosses the Haiya Bridge over the sea and travels from Uonuki to Uchinohara.

Yumae Hitoyoshi Bicycle Route
湯前人吉自転車道線

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Yumae Hitoyoshi Bicycle Route
 (30km)
The general prefectural road Yumae Hitoyoshi Bicycle Path Line is a 29-km bicycle path that runs from Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture to Yumae Town, Kuma County.
It is commonly known as the "Kuma River Cycling Road.

Dolphin Route
ドルフィンルート

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Dolphin Route
(30km)
Dolphin Route / Approximately 30 km from Onike Port to Shimoda and Onikaikegaura, including booby rocks along the way!

Hano Route
波野ルート

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Hano Route
(28km)
As its name suggests, Hano is an area rich in undulations like waves. The up-and-down route is somewhat challenging and recommended for advanced cyclists or those who are confident in their stamina. The scenery changes rapidly as you ride over mountain passes and through forests. The scenery of seasonal "livelihood" such as buckwheat fields, cabbage fields, and cattle grazing is also a major attraction.

Orange-line Route
オレンジラインルート

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Orange-line Route
(24km)
range Line Route / The name is sweet, but the course is not so sweet! A 23-km route with spectacular views

DRAGON Route
ドラゴンルート

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DRAGON Route
(19km)
Dragon Route / Runs through the fishing villages of Ryugatake - Kuratake - Sumoto, with moderate elevation differences being a key point!

Ichinomiya Route
一の宮ルート

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Ichinomiya Route
(18km)
This route runs through the spacious Aso Valley in the Kitagawa section of the Aso Caldera. Surrounded on all sides by the five Aso peaks and the outer rim of the mountain, visitors can experience the topography of the caldera as they ride along the route. The route is full of sights such as Aso Shrine, Kunizukuri Shrine, springs and villages in Miyachi, Yakunuhara, and Teno, and ancient burial mounds. This tour is recommended for beginners and experts alike, as it allows you to enjoy the charms of Aso in a concentrated form.

HIMEDO Coast Route
姫戸海岸ルート

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HIMEDO Coast Route
(11km)
HIMEDO Coast Route / Riding with a view of the calm sea. Flat and safe even for beginners.

Uchimaki route
内牧ルート

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Uchimaki route
(10km)
Uchimaki, a town of town baths and footbaths. The tour takes you through Uchimaki Onsen town, famous for its hot springs, and along the "Nabezuru Line," a road at the foot of the northern outer rim of the mountain shaped like a handle of a pot. Enjoy the scenery of the village at a leisurely pace while viewing the outer rim of the mountain you came from and the five Aso peaks on either side of you. The route is easy to follow with few hills, so it is recommended for beginners and families.

Cycle train
くま川鉄道サイクルトレイン
Kumagawa Railway Cycle Train

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Kumagawa Railway operates cycle trains on some sections of the Kumagawa Railway.
Advance reservations are required.
Please refer to the following website for details.
(As of May 2024)

Cycle train
熊本電鉄自転車持ち込みサービス
Kumamoto Dentetsu Bicycle Service

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The Kumamoto Dentetsu line is a series of historical sites and natural beauty.
Cycle trains are available throughout the year.
The service is available during daytime hours on weekdays and all day on weekends and holidays.
For details, please refer to the website below.
(As of May 2024)