Ajiu Pond and the Legend of the Dragon at Chihenji Temple
- 6km
- 180min (including guide)
Chihenji Temple: A Mountain Retreat Steeped in History
Chihenji Temple boasts a history spanning over 1000 years and has expanded out over the surrounding mountainside. This course visits Chihenji, which was supposedly built to appease a dragon, and also touches on the "Seven Interesting Tales" of Chihenji and other charming areas.
Start point
Ikenoue Public Hall
Ikenouemachi 1371, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City
Access
| Car | 10 min by car from Kumamoto Station |
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| Bus | 30 min from Kumamoto Station (Sanko Bus) |
Course map
Yes (free)
Contact Us
| Name | Kumamoto City Cultural Promotion Division, Archaeological Research Section |
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| Address | Tetorihonmachi 1-1, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City |
| Tel | 096-328-2740 |
| maizoubunkazai@city.kumamoto.lg.jp |
