The Kikuchi clan, which has been active for 450 years since the medieval Heian period, is said to have prospered because they were able to make priority use of this natural environment. Making use of this fertile land, agriculture, including Kikuchi rice, and livestock farming are thriving. In addition to the Kikuchi Valley and Kikuchi Onsen, which has been certified as one of Japan's 100 famous hot springs, the area is also visited by many tourists every year, who enjoy the sight of cherry blossoms, cosmos, and fireflies depending on the season.
Part 2! Save money on your trip by staying in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture!
If you use Kumamoto Airport on the outbound journey and stay in Kikuchi City with two or more people, we will subsidize the travel cost of 10,000 yen (per person). In addition, when you fill out the survey, the representative of the group will be sent an electronic coupon for a gift box of Kikuchi City specialties (value: 5,000 yen) to be used at Kikuchi Marugoto Market after the trip.
・Those with the surname "Kikuchi" who are participating in the trip will receive a gift of Kikuchi City's famous sweet "Matsukaze" at the accommodation.
* Commemorative items are only available to those with the surname "Kikuchi."
On the day, please present identification (driver's license, insurance card, etc.) that can verify your name.
*The "JAL Hometown Support Discount" is made possible with funding from Kikuchi City.
- Eligible period: From Saturday, February 9, 2019 to Sunday, March 17, 2019
- Target audience Those staying at designated accommodations in Kikuchi City with 2 or more people
*Participants are asked to fill out a survey after the trip has ended.
*If the reservation includes accommodation outside of Kikuchi City, the subsidy will not be applicable.
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Highlights of Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Kikuchi Valley
Location: Hara, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Access: By car, about 60 minutes from Ueki Interchange, or take National Route 325 from central Kikuchi City (about 25 minutes)
Public Transportation in Kikuchi City
In Kikuchi city, Ainori Taxi and Kikuchi Convenience Car are both operating.
How to Use
Please refer to the Kikuchi City website for details on routes and other information.
A sample itinerary for Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Introducing recommended sightseeing plans for Kikuchi City!
The contents published are accurate at the time of publication and are subject to change.
