Sights in Arao, Kumamoto

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• Yotsuyama Shrine

  

  Arao, Kumamoto · 0968-62-1390

  Shrine with a late 6th-century burial mound, festivals on February 13 and September 13, and over 300 cherry trees.

• Manda Coal Mine Museum

  

  Arao, Kumamoto · 0968-64-1300

  Museum on coal-industry history and town life, displaying miners' tools and mine photo panels.

• Birthplace of the Miyazaki Brothers

  

  Arao, Kumamoto · 0968-63-2595

  Birthplace of the four Miyazaki brothers, with a traditional house, garden visited by Sun Yat-sen, and a museum.

• Iwamoto Bridge

  

  Arao, Kumamoto · 0968-63-1421

  32-meter stone arch bridge, a prefectural important cultural property said to be by Hashimoto Kangoro.

• Manda Pit

  

  Arao, Kumamoto · 0968-57-9155

  Miike Coal Mine pit that supported Japan's modernization, a World Heritage site since 2015 with preserved buildings.

• Arao Tidal Flat

  

  Arao, Kumamoto · 0968-57-7444

  One of Japan's largest single tidal flats, a Ramsar wetland since 2012, with wildlife, migratory birds, and sunsets.

• Omoyai Citizens Flower Garden

  

  Arao, Kumamoto · 0968-57-7059

  Citizen-maintained rose garden: about 4,000 square meters, about 100 varieties, 1,900 plants. Rose Festival every May.

• Arao City Library

  

  Arao, Kumamoto · 0968-57-7747

  Circular shelves like tide pools and round lights like waterbirds evoke Arao tidal flats. Second floor of Arao City Mall.