Things to do in Yamaga

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Things to Do in Yamaga


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  • Kimitaka S
    Taichung, Taiwan14,141 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Yachiyoza is one of the old Japanese theaters still in use. Actually it was a reconstruction and the actual building has only 20 years of history. But it was so finely reconstructed that we can now see the original aspect. Not only the stage and viewing areas, but the areas behind the stage as well as beneath the stage are very interesting. You can understand that everything was manually operated without using machines at that time. If you have the ticket of this theater, you can get a discount for Sakurayu public bath.
    Written 23 December 2020
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  • Lean47
    Cairns, Australia77 contributions
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    There is a 34km dedicated cycle route from Kumamoto to Yamaga. It commences alongside the river behind the Kamikumamoto Station and continues to Ueki Station from where it follows a disused rail track across the plains terminating at the Yamaga City Cycle Terminal. Unfortunately, it is not possible to hire bikes near the start of the route nor at Ueki Station. However, bikes might be available from the International Centre in Kumamoto - although we did not check this out.

    At the Yamaga end, bikes can be hired from the Cycling Terminal for 315yen for the day including hybrid (not granny) bikes. It is a long journey to get to the Terminal via public transport. There is a bus from the Kumamoto Train Station to Yamaga City Centre (around 900yen and an hour and a half trip). Ask at the Tourist Information Centre where they also have an English map.

    Warning - the bus does not go via Ueki Station, but rather a few kilometers to the East. It is about a 3km walk from the Bus Terminus in Yamaga to the Cycling Terminal. Continue North along highway 3 to a main intersection about 4oo meters. Turn left and continue on until you cross first the cycling path and then a bridge over the river (please ignore the arrow pointing down the cycling path along the river as this does not take you to the Terminal). After the bridge and the cycling path you will see a highway sing in English point to the right. Walk uphill for another 6oo meters and you will arrive at the Cycling Terminal (open until 5pm). Note that if you continue past the Terminal there is a museum and interesting ancient mounds.

    The bus trip to Yamaga takes the edge off this experience. It could be an excellent day out if you were to hire bikes in Kumamoto and ride the route from there. Unfortunately, there does not seem to be a facility whereby you can hire bikes from one end and de-hire at the other.
    Written 18 October 2014
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  • Kimitaka S
    Taichung, Taiwan14,141 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This museum is located near Sakurayu. The building that houses the museum used to be a bank, and the building itself is worth taking a picture of. Beside displays of lanterns, there are many maquette of famous monuments like that of Kinkakuji.
    Written 23 December 2020
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  • Explore-Kumamoto
    Kumamoto, Japan32 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Decorated Tumulus Museum opened in the early 1990's, the museum building being designed by one of Japan's most famous architects: Tadeo Ando. Designed in the shape of a keyhole it is set on the Iwabaru plateau looking out over a group of tumuli, of which many are yet to be opened and investigated. One of them, the Yokoyama Tumulus can be entered with a guide between 09:30 and 16:30, ask at the museum for details

    These days the museum feels a little sad and forlorn which is a shame as the subject matter is interesting with recreations of 12 of the many decorated kofun tombs that are scattered all over northern Kumamoto, as well as the objects found inside them.

    Unless you need a giggle or a 20 min nap give the free film a miss it obviously has not been updated since the early 90's and there are no English subtitles.

    The museum is child friendly with large grounds to explore, free entrance and some colouring and craft activities to do.

    If you want to read more about the museum before you go please look at the full review on the Explore Kumamoto website.
    Written 29 February 2016
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  • Kimitaka S
    Taichung, Taiwan14,141 contributions
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    In front of Yachiyoza theater, this building is its ticket office. When you buy a ticket, a staff at the entrance of the theater calls you and opens the door. Actually, there are some displays inside, but due to COVID that section is now closed.
    Written 23 December 2020
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