BokenJapanSights in Uki, Kumamoto
Uki · Kumamoto · 13 places
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Misumi West Port
One of three great Meiji ports, opened in 1887 and listed as World Cultural Heritage in 2015.
Matsuai Local History Museum
Displays relics of locals including playwright Ken Miyamoto and clairvoyant Chizuko Mifune, plus merchant goods and Shiranui materials.
Ishiuchi Dam Museum
Modern museum beside Ishiuchi Dam. A 4.4m hall on dams and water use; a floating cylindrical lobby overlooks the dam.
Ogawa Aso Shrine
Founded in 1040 from Aso Shrine. City natural-monument camphor, about 1,300 years, 35m tall, 13m around.
Moshigi Monju-do
Hall of learning deity Manjusri, called the West's Dazaifu. Busy in exam season; giant November-yellow ginkgo beside a red torii.
Einootsurugi Shrine
Said founded in 713 for Wadatsumi. Stomach benefits, stingray plaques, and a sea torii whose appearance changes with tides.
Odara Kofun
Fifth-century decorated tomb, reburied. Remaining 2m screen has circles, quivers, and shields; replica at the prefectural museum.
Shiranui Mysterious Fire
Mirage on the Shiranui Sea on lunar August 1, designated a national scenic site. Crowds gather yearly at Eino Shrine.
Matsuai White-Walled Storehouse District
Historic white-walled storehouse streets remain in Matsuai, built against fires in a dense port town.
Ukiuki Toyono Sunflower Garden
Sunflower field suddenly appears in calm scenery, grown six years by locals to revitalize Toyono, Uki. Still a hidden spot.
Law Hall (Former Misumi Summary Court)
Former summary court in World Heritage Misumi West Port, open as Law Hall; currently closed after the earthquake.
Omi Ishidatami Park
Scenic spot where a stream flows over a 150-meter lava pavement, popular for hiking and summer retreats.
Koonoura Tenjin Camphor Tree
Prefectural natural monument, a roughly 1,000-year-old camphor about 23 meters tall, enshrined as a sacred tree.