Kawashiri Course
- 5km
- 120min
A Town Built on Water Transport, Buildings Full of History
This course takes you through this historic townscape of Kawashiri, featuring stone laid boat docks, a sake brewery, riverside views, and side trips through the downtown area.
Fun Points
1. 150m-long 13 stone steps
2. Pagodas and Buddha statues that are National Important Cultural Properties
3. History of Kumamoto Sake, Zuiyo Brewery
4. Kawaseri Rokkasho: Community building through Japanese sweets
5. Activities and exhibitions of Kumamoto folk art
6. Zen temple worshipped by locals
2. Pagodas and Buddha statues that are National Important Cultural Properties
3. History of Kumamoto Sake, Zuiyo Brewery
4. Kawaseri Rokkasho: Community building through Japanese sweets
5. Activities and exhibitions of Kumamoto folk art
6. Zen temple worshipped by locals
Start point
Kumamoto City Handicrafts Promotion Center
Kawashiri 1-3-58, Minami-ku, Kumamoto City
Access
| Car | 20 min by car from Mifune IC |
|---|---|
| Train | 15 min from Kumamoto Station (JR) |
Course map
Yes (free)
Contact Us
| Name | Kumamoto City Minami-ku Office, General Affairs and Planning Section |
|---|---|
| Address | Kiyofuji 405-3, Tomiaimachi, Minami-ku, Kumamoto City |
| Tel | 096-357-4111 |
| minamisoumukikaku@city.kumamoto.lg.jp |
