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Nabegataki
Nabegataki is a sightseeing spot and highlight of Oguni-machi. No1 spot. It is a waterfall with a drop of about 10m and a width of about 20m. In recent years, a route to a waterfall on the way that has been a rough road has also been developed, and even light clothing can go directly to the back of the waterfall. There are also night illuminations for several days a year. It seems that the Pokémon GO Pokestop and gym are set in the Nabegataki parking lot. If you can drive by car on holidays or holidays, please use the shuttle bus from the site of Ho-rai Elementary School.
Shibszaburo Kitazato Memorial Hall
Based on the philosophy of “Learning and Exchange” by Dr. Shibazaburo Kitazato, a world-renowned scientist who succeeded in the pure culture of tetanus bacteria and later discovered serum therapy. Part was built in Taisho 5). In 1987 (Showa 61), Kitasato Institute and Kitasato Gakuen (currently integrated) are part of the Kitazato Gakuen 25th Anniversary Project. It was reconstructed as the Kitazato Shibasaburo Memorial Hall. Currently, it is managed and managed by the “Learning Foundation of Learning Foundation” that was incorporated in 1995.
Oshitoishi Hill (megalith group)
Oshitoishi Hill is a small hill located at a height of 845m and a few minutes from the Mazenomistery Road into the grassland. There are hundreds of large and small stone groups on the top of the hill, which are considered to have been artificially placed. From this group of stones, Sumerian petrographs (characters or pictures engraved on rocks) of ancient oriental civilization (approximately 4000 years ago) were discovered. Therefore, it is said that it is a place for Sumerian Marine Folk Festival. In recent years, it has been attracting attention as a power spot because the magnetic force changes greatly when the magnet is brought close to the largest stone on the Ashitoishi Hill. If you go on a nice day, the 360-degree panorama of Aso Godake and Kuju mountain range will spread from the top of Oshitoishi Hill.
Shimojyoudaki
The head is 49m. The whole area has been developed as a park together with the large ginkgo of the giant tree castle designated as a national natural monument, and there are observation decks near the falls of the waterfall and above the right bank. From the vicinity of the castle bridge to the waterfall along the left bank. Columnar joints developed by pyroclastic flow deposits from Aso caldera. (From Wikipedia)
Big ginkgo tree of Shimojo (natural monument)
It is a big tree of Ginkgo The largest ginkgo in the prefecture is said to be about 12m around the trunk, about 25m in height, and over 1,000 years old. In 1945, it was designated as a nationally designated natural monument. Locally, it is called “Chichikobsan”, and it is said that when a woman with less milk decoctions and drinks ginkgo bark, milk is produced. During the yellow leaf season from mid-October to early November, it is illuminated at night.
mokukonkan (training / accommodation facilities)
mokukonkan is a training accommodation facility built with a new construction method called “box beam”, inspired by the traditional construction method of “Oki”. As a central facility for community development, many people from all over the country gather and learn and are active throughout the country. In addition, there is a large ground, and there is a restaurant (Kitasato Baran) and a hot spring (Dr. no Yu) in the adjacent area.
Oguni Ryo Shrine
Both shrines are devoted to the two gods of Takahashi and Himiya. In the literature, there is a description of Koan four-year construction. According to ancient documents, a lottery was allowed in the Edo period and is still revered as a god of good luck. Since 1818 in the Edo period, it was allowed to perform “Fukuji” at both shrines. As a daily routine, Yodoya Hashimoto Honzaemon, a brewery in Miyahara Kamimachi in his hometown, is working daily to clean his hands with the water from the keyaki water source, visit the shrines and pray for the prosperity of the world and business. did. I had a dream and bought "Fukuji" and won the most lottery four times. So, the two festival gods of Takahashi Palace and Himiya in both shrines are now called "Shinryo and Ten thousand Gods". That's right.
Oguni Dome (Wooden Architecture / Gymnasium)
Oguni Dome is a wooden gymnasium constructed by the construction method of wooden three-dimensional trust construction using 5,602 Oguni cedars. The roof is made of stainless steel and opened in 1988. It was designed by Mr. Shoei Haba, the same as Yu Station, and created a vast space that was previously not allowed in wooden construction. It has a floor area that can take up 3 volleyball courts and 2 basket courts, and a wooden bench type audience seat on the 2nd floor that can seat 1,000 people. This dome has excellent acoustic effects, so it is used not only as a gym but also for concerts and other events. The name of the junior high school student who was enrolled at that time is written on the cedar on the ceiling.
Zelkova water source
The zelkova grows naturally along the Shizukawa River that flows through Miyahara, the center of Oguni-machi, and springs can be seen at the roots of the trees. It has been used as water for daily life and as a power spot. The energy of spring water and the energy of large trees are united, giving peace and energy to visitors.
Maebara's single cherry tree
Maebara's single cherry tree is not so big. (According to the theory, it is said that the tree is over 200 years old.) With the spread of SNS in recent years, it has become famous and has become a tourist spot that many people visit in the spring. Here, Maebaru is good for the cherry blossoms themselves, but after all, the location of Maebara has a wonderful location around it. When the weather is nice, you can see the distant mountain (commonly known as Oguni Fuji) and the distant view of Mt. Aso. However, the area around the cherry blossom trees is a privately owned meadow. There is a parking lot nearby.
Amida cedar (natural monument)
Over 1300 years old. The largest cedar in Kumamoto Prefecture. National natural monument. About two-thirds of the whole was damaged by Typhoon No. 18 in 1999, but the fallen branch part is displayed as an object in the Amida cedar building of the town library. The Amida cedar boasted a dignity of 12.6m around the trunk, 38m tall, and about 38m long before it was damaged. At that time, there were more than a dozen branches from the middle of the trunk, and the branches were divided into many branches. The In one theory, it is said that there was “Amitabido” nearby.
Kagamigaike (historic site)
Heian period. Emperor Tsuji's granddaughter, “Komatsu-in-in”, communicates with Kiyosaki's older brother, “Masataka Kiyohara”. However, the emperor who knew it was so high that they separated them into different places. For that reason, Komatsu Jinin, who was in charge of Masataka Kiyohara, went around to search for places with eleven shrine maidens. On the way, I stayed in this small country. At that time, I found a fountain that Shimizu was under, and I threw the mirror into the pond, praying that I could see him as a surrogate, and that I could meet again with Masataka Kiyohara. Following this, eleven shrine maidens also threw mirrors. “Kagamigaike” has a legend of tragic love.
Yuu Station (Road Station)
The Yuu Station has an inverted trapezoidal shape and is fully glass-coated. The interior is a unique building built with a wooden truss construction. This is Oguni-machi's “road station” and an information base for Oguni-machi. In addition, there is a sales office with Oguni-machi specialties and souvenirs. In addition, it is a route bus terminal with a rest area and a gallery. This place was where the Higo-Oguni Station was located in the former JNR era. After the Miyahara Line was abolished, in addition to leisure information on events, hot springs, and tourism, as well as various information about Aso Oguni-machi It is a created facility.
Hiranodai Observatory (Lover's hill)
Hiranodai Observatory is located on the left side of Mt. Beyond that, it is an excellent sightseeing spot where you can see the statue of Mt. Aso (Mt. Aso) at the far end. Azumaya-style observation deck has bells on the observation deck, and the sounds of lovers can be heard far away. On April 1, 2009, it was certified as a “lover's holy place”. In addition, there are “Clear Stream Forest” and “Sparrow Hell” when you get off the grassland, which is recommended as a walking course.
Clear stream forest, sparrow hell(Fresh green, autumn leaves, clear stream)
About 5 minutes by car from Kurokawa hot spring town. There is a “clear stream forest” upstream. A few minutes on foot from the parking lot is "Sparrow Hell" where Shimizu and gas blow out. There are seven zones in the forest at the end of the promenade where there is a little, such as a nature observation forest and an acorn forest. Among them are the clear rocks of various rock formations and the source of the Chikugo River. If you get off a little, you can see Otani Valley. If you cross the valley and go up the grassland, you will find the Aso prairie and the “Hiranodai Observatory” where you can see the statue of Aso.
Hantadaki
Hantadaki is a waterfall with a drop of about 30m. A little upstream of this waterfall is a group of potholes after the 270,000-year-old Mt. Aso pyroclastic flow deposits were gradually cut away. , Or a turtle hole. If you go from the side of the Ogunigo Garbage Collection Center (Taki Misono Clean Center), there is an observatory where you can see the waterfall from above. Please refer to the following page if you can get to the waterfall.
meotodaki(Meeting waterfall)
The Meotodaki Waterfall (Meeting Waterfall) is a waterfall at the point where the river flowing from the upstream Oda Onsen area and the river flowing from the Kurokawa / Tanohara Onsen area merged. The waterfall on the Tanohara Onsen side is Otaki (height 15m). The waterfall on the Oda Onsen side is a woman waterfall (height 12m). Neither of them is a big waterfall, but it is said that the two waterfalls can be seen at the confluence of the couples only, and it is said to be one place in Japan. A parking lot for several cars next to the national highway. Large parking is possible because the other side of the road is a vacant lot. From the parking lot to the waterfall, you can get down to the riverside where you can see the waterfall. There is also a private souvenir shop near the exit.
Secluded Nanataki
Seven large and small waterfalls in the Oda River flowing from the Oda Onsen area. It is just a hidden place where giant rocks soar in an old tree that grows thick. It is a steep cliff on both sides of the Oda River, and a mountain stream with a width of around 10m. The name “Nanataki” seems to be because there are seven waterfalls, but it is difficult to distinguish which waterfall is which, which seems to be a “mountain stream” rather than a waterfall. Enter from National Highway 442, there is a parking lot at a place of 1 or 2 minutes by car, and a promenade is also maintained as a walking course, but if you want to see the valley more, you should use the parking lot a little upstream It is recommended. There is also a promenade here.
Hokonomiya
Along the National Route 387 is “Horai Yoshimi Shrine: Horaiyoshi Mijinja”. A long time ago, two gold jars were excavated from nearby, and it was called the “Nanomiya”. There were two large zelkova in the precincts, and it was designated as a natural monument of the town. Only the big tree of zelkova on the national highway side remains now. In front of the worship hall, the estimated tree age is 700 years. There are two large cedar trees of 6.4m and 5.7m around the trunk, respectively. Next to this company is the “Zenzo Sakamoto Museum of Art”, and further along the town road is the “Nabe Falls”, which is about 2 km away.
Takenoyu Onsen Steam County
Takenoyu Onsen, also known as the Steam Village, is a secret hot spring located at the foot of Mt. Steam rises from everywhere in the village of the Takenoyu area. Especially in winter, it is a steam district where you can't see the surroundings. The steam heat is used to dry cedar wood, a small country product. In addition, households in the village use this heat for indoor heating in winter. There is also a facility called “Yukemuri Chaya” in the village where you can eat, rest, bath, and stay. In addition, there are inns and day-trip bathing facilities in and around the village of Takenoyu Onsen and the adjacent Hagenoyu Onsen.
Tateiwa Suigen Park
Tateiwa Suigen Park is located in the Tateiwa district, which is located at the top of the Chikugo River. The water is soft and it is very delicious water that is often used for drinking and cooking. The water temperature is always 13 degrees. Boasts about 380 tons of water per day. The water source is basically free of charge, but since there is a cooperation box, let's cooperate as much as possible. The area around the water pumping ground (in the park) is planted with trees such as lynx cherry, maple, azalea, and hydrangea, adding color to the landscape. Also nearby is a rhododendron garden where Japanese rhododendrons are planted from seeds. A handmade promenade is built in a mountain forest with an inclination of about 20,000 square meters, and it is a recommended place for those who like mountain walks and those who like photography. Please note that the road is narrow on the way, so please be careful when leaving.
Kohagiyama Inari Shrine
Kohagiyama Inari Shrine “Ogiriyama Inari Shrine” is said to be beneficial for finding lovers among the only Inari Shrines in the country. It is located on the hill, and there is a legend that it was strangely discovered if you visited here when an animal could not be found in the old days. It is now a secret tourist spot, and there is an ema that has been prayed at this shrine at the “Moto Falls” famous as a waterfall for marriage. It is on a hill, and if you look back at the torii, you can enjoy the view of the mountains of Aso. (From hot spring paradise, Kyushu)
Manganji
Manganji is a Koyasan Shingon Buddhism temple. Built in the Kamakura period. At that time, Oguni-go (Oguni-machi, Minami-Oguni-machi) became the territory of Mr. Hojo during the Kamakura period. It is reported that it was built. Manganji has a garden that conveys the taste of the Muromachi period, and is said to be the oldest garden in Kyushu. Also nearby are Kinpira Sugi (country-designated natural monument) and treasure tower (prefecture-designated important cultural property) stone towers (prefecture-designated historic sites) that are 1000 years old, 12 meters around the trunk, and about 30 meters tall. In addition, there is a hot spring at the communal bath nearby, as well as an open-air river bath that is said to be the most embarrassing hot spring in Japan.
Zenzo Sakamoto Museum of Art
The museum was opened in October 2007, receiving numerous works from the bereaved family of Oguni-machi painter Zenzo Sakamoto and honoring the art of Zenzo Sakamoto. The Sakamoto Zenzo Art Museum was built in contact with the sanctuary of Tonasha in Oguni-machi Kuroiso, a fabric that Zenzo Sakamoto loved. In the museum building, an old private house built in Ogunicho Shimojo in 1905 was relocated. In addition, an exhibition and storage building that mimics a small country-specific storehouse-style storehouse was newly built, and the only museum in Japan with a tatami floor was born. At this hotel, you can sit down on the tatami mats and enjoy your work slowly.
