Sights in Tsunagi, Kumamoto

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• Juban Rock

  

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  Odd rock at the town center on medieval Tsunagi Castle ruins. Reportedly Kato Kiyomasa's lookout; Japanese flag on top.

• Maizuru Castle Park Observatory

  

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  Observatory on medieval Tsunagi Castle ruins atop Juban Rock. Views of Tsunagi and the Shiranui Sea; sculpture Boka on display.

• Tsunagi Art Museum

  

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  Town-run art museum in Tsunagi, a hub for local art projects and artist residencies.

• Tsunagi Castle Ruins

  

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  Castle ruins on a hill about 130 meters high in central Tsunagi, also called Maizuru Castle.

• Tatsubutsu

  

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  Thirty-three Buddha statues carved from living trees by artist Tatsu Nishino in a Tsunagi forest.

• Former Akasaki Elementary School

  

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  Featured as Japan's only school on the sea; Hadakajima is walkable at low tide, with sunset silhouettes.