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Sights in Misatomachi, Kumamoto
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Reitai Bridge
A 90-meter stone bridge over Funatsu Gorge, among Japan's largest single arches, built in 1847 and lit at night.
Kozaki District Rice Terraces
Muromachi-period stone-walled rice terraces, nicknamed Misato's Machu Picchu, with seasonal rural scenery.
Midorikawa Dam
Multipurpose dam completed in March 1971, with 1,600 cherry trees, a museum, and Misato pudding.
Makado Bridge
Misato cultural property: a 27-meter downward-curving stone bridge over the Tsuru River, with a waterfall view.
Okubo Bridge
Stone bridge over the Tsuru River, a Midori tributary, built by Shinohara Zenbei. Elegant arch and spring photo spot.
Futamata Bridge
Called Twin Bridge, two stone spans meet at right angles. November to March, late morning sun casts a heart.
Okedaki Bridge
Built in 1817 as Japan's second aqueduct bridge, said to model Tsujun Bridge. Prefectural important cultural property.
Naidaijin Bridge
Arch bridge at Naidaijin Gorge, 86 meters high and 199.5 meters long, once called the East's greatest.
Katashida Castle Ruins
Aso mountain castle first recorded in 1523, fallen to the Shimazu in 1585. National historic site.
Shimofukura Rice Terraces
Layered paddies in Horadake follow the rural terrain. Flooded fields mirror sunset and colors change by season.
Shiraishino Rice Terraces
Near the September equinox, red spider lilies contrast with golden rice, attracting tourists and photographers.
Toshine Bridge
Misato Town cultural property, the town's newest recorded stone arch bridge: 60 meters long and 24 meters high.
First Tsuru River Bridge Piers
Impressive Yuen Railway piers about 400 meters past the Octagonal Tunnel, on the old line to Tomochi.
Octagonal Tunnel
Yuen Railway rockfall shelter remaining after the 1964 closure, a mysterious forest photo spot.