Sights in Minamata, Kumamoto

See

• Yunoko Cherry Line

  

  Minamata, Kumamoto · 0966-63-2079

  Five-kilometer drive along the Shiranui Sea lined with about 500 cherries in late March and early April.

• Chikurin-en Garden

  

  Minamata, Kumamoto · 0966-62-7501

  Four-hectare strolling Japanese garden in Minamata with about 160 bamboo species and pavilions.

• Minamata Municipal Soho Memorial Museum

  

  Minamata, Kumamoto · 0966-61-1639

  Museum holding about 2,000 relics of Tokutomi Soho, his father Kisui, and brother Roka.

• Kumamoto Prefectural Environment Center

  

  Minamata, Kumamoto · 0966-62-2000

  Center for environmental information and learning with plaza, ecology house, and theater zones.

• Minamata Municipal Minamata Disease Museum

  

  Minamata, Kumamoto · 0966-62-2621

  Museum on Minamata disease history and present conditions, with exhibits and patient storytellers.

• Tokutomi Soho and Roka Birthplace

  

  Minamata, Kumamoto · 0966-61-1639

  Childhood home of Minamata-born writers Tokutomi Soho and Roka, showing their books and relics.

• Kirei Pass

  

  Minamata, Kumamoto

  Former Higo-Satsuma border pass with wide views toward islands and mountain ranges.

• Mount Yahazu

  

  Minamata, Kumamoto · 0966-61-1629

  Mountain of 687.3 meters on the Kumamoto-Kagoshima border, named for its split summit.

• Yude Seven Falls

  

  Minamata, Kumamoto · 0966-61-1629

  Seven waterfalls along the Ashikari River in the center of Yunotsuru Onsen.

• Samukawa Spring

  

  Minamata, Kumamoto · 0966-69-0776

  Spring at the foot of Mount Ozeki, flowing 3,000 tons of 14°C water daily.

• Minamata Memorial

  

  Minamata, Kumamoto · 0966-62-2621

  Memorial plaza for Minamata disease victims, based on a plan chosen by Arata Isozaki.

• Yuyado Tsurumizu So

  Minamata, Kumamoto · 0966-68-0033

• Nakaoyama Park

  

  Minamata, Kumamoto · 0966-61-1618

  333-meter Minamata park with city and Yatsushiro Sea views, also popular for walking and hiking.