Tamana Iris Festival Mandy Bartok Over 66,000 purple irises in several varieties bloom in the Takaseura River in late May to early June during the Tamana Iris F..
6 Irises at Shohinken Mandy Bartok Early June is the perfect time to catch irises in bloom at the Shohinken in Yatsushiro.
Activities Yatsushiro Municipal Museum Mandy Bartok Architecture buffs will love the fluid appearance of Yatsushiro Municipal Museum, designed by famed architect Toyo Ito.
6 Yatsushiro Castle's Historic Ruins Mandy Bartok Dream of the feudal age on a walk through the grounds of the Yatsushiro castle ruins in southern Kumamoto Prefecture.
6 Myojin Pond and Shrine Mandy Bartok Myojin Pond and Shrine is a peaceful area at the base of Hagi's Mt Kasa.
7 Wisteria Garden in Yamaga Mandy Bartok The wisteria garden in Yamaga, tucked away near the Ancient Burial Mounds Museum, is a delight in springtime.
Food Iya Bijin Mandy Bartok Iya Bijin offers set meals - many featuring the area's hand-cut soba noodles - and overnight accommodation right next to one..
Food Kohanyu Cafe Mandy Bartok Kohanyu Cafe is a riverside cafe in rural Kochi, not far from the famous Anpanman Museum.