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Updated • updatedAug 20, 2025
Updated • updatedAug 20, 2025
Hitoyoshi in 1 day
If you only have 1 day to spend in Hitoyoshi, we’ve narrowed down the top places you should check out to get the best experience of your time here.
Hitoyoshi is a small riverside city known for its hot springs and scenic setting along the clear Kuma River, one of Japan’s three fastest-flowing rivers. You can visit the atmospheric ruins of Hitoyoshi Castle and the nearby samurai residences, which hint at its past as a castle town. Aoi Aso Shrine, with its distinctive vermilion buildings and traditional carvings, is one of the region’s most important historic shrines. The area is also noted for river boating and local specialties such as Kuma shochu, a rice-based distilled spirit produced in the surrounding basin.
With favorites like 鮨の喜多川, Murayama Park, and Izakaya Diner "Shirokiya" Hitoyoshi Station, we’ll make sure you don’t miss out on all the must sees. We even included some of our favorite food spots around the area, like 鮨の喜多川 and Uemura Unagi-ya so you can get the best taste of Hitoyoshi while you’re here. To see our full list of food recommendations, check out our best restaurants post. If you're traveling on a budget, you can check out our cheap eats post.
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Day 1
1-day itinerary
With only 1 day to squeeze in as much activities as you can, we strategically grouped the must-sees, Aoi Aso Shrine and Hitoyoshi Railroad Museum MOZOCA Station 868 with surrounding point of interests to make sure you don’t leave Hitoyoshi without getting the most bang for your time. Combining the average time spent at each location and traveling time in between, it should fill up about 8 hours of your day.
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•Douglas A — Google reviewBenz H — Google reviewChris T — Google reviewKagosan — Google reviewAshley H — Google reviewGus D — Google reviewSandy J — Google review
Aoi Aso Shrine
4.4
(2805)
4.1
(209)
Shinto shrine
Sights & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
Aoi Aso Shrine, located in the charming town of Hitoyoshi in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, is a serene complex of Shinto shrines with traditional thatched roofs and intricate carvings. Dedicated to the ancestral deity of the Aso family, the shrine holds great cultural and spiritual significance in the region as it venerates the god of agriculture and fertility.
A must-visit in Hitoyoshi City. A very beautiful, well-maintained shrine.
Jess L — Google review
Apparently quite a famous and old shrine. We waited about 15 minutes to pray on Jan 5. There's a modern little museum attached for an extra ¥500. There are toilets as well. The thatched roof is interesting.
Visited on a scorching summer weekend — the heat was intense.
There were a few tourists around, most came to pray quickly and left right after. I didn’t stay long either, just enough time to take some photos.
The shrine has a beautiful traditional structure, with a unique thatched roof (like woven hay — not something you see every day!) and a striking red torii gate at the entrance. It feels historic and sacred, even in the heat.
Would love to come back when it’s cooler to take my time exploring.
Nice shrine. Great pond and lotus plants in front. Nice bridge photo moment.
A historical place over 1200 years, not big but it is worth a visit
Peaceful and sacred beauty.
Can't go into the building as priests are only allowed in.
Beautiful temple in Kumamoto Prefecture.
118 Kamiaoimachi, Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto 868-0005, Japan•
6 min · 0.3 mi
2•Shin — Google reviewSimon P — Google reviewMathew H — Google reviewJames C — Google reviewThomas W — Google review張家宸 — Google reviewShih-Lun C — Google review
Hitoyoshi Railroad Museum MOZOCA Station 868
4.0
(960)
4.2
(56)
Rail museum
Museums
Children's Museums
Specialty Museums
Hitoyoshi Railroad Museum MOZOCA Station 868 is a charming attraction located in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. This museum offers a delightful experience for families with young children, featuring a variety of train-related activities and exhibits. Visitors can enjoy the excitement of riding an electric mini-train that travels through the building, as well as engaging in other activities such as operating toy crossing gates and pedaling a trike on rails upstairs.
Super cool little train museum/park aimed at small children. We took the excursion steam train down from Kumamoto. The kids were in train overload :-) They have an awesome little electric mini-train you can pay to ride that drives right through the middle of the building. Our kids kept hanging out waiting for it to come "back to the station" so they could work the toy crossing gates. There are a few activities to keep them occupied including a pedal trike on rails upstairs.
Chris M — Google review
The place is full of SL train history in Hitoyoshi. Kids will enjoy model trains.
Unless you get the timing right to see the full-size steam train (and you love stream trains!), I'd give this place a miss.
Small but a great stop for kids.
Designed explicitly for kids, 5 stars for kids
Has small train
very good place for children !
Good place for children
343-14 Nakaaoimachi, Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto 868-0008, Japan•
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3•鬼太郎 — Google reviewYoumei F — Google review期待の若鷹（HAWKS） — Google reviewY O — Google reviewKz F — Google review灰ねこ — Google reviewY T — Google review
Eikokuji Temple (Yurei-dera)
4.1
(376)
3.9
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Buddhist temple
Sights & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
Eikokuji Temple, also known as Yurei-dera, is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1408. It is renowned for its eerie hanging scrolls depicting ghosts. The temple features a haunted pond surrounded by seasonal flowers and water lilies. Despite its ghostly reputation, the temple has a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors can freely explore the grounds and main hall, where the famous ghost scroll is displayed.
(Translated by Google) Eikokuji Temple: A mysterious temple where ghost legends and history intertwine
Eikokuji Temple, located in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, is a temple famous for its historic buildings and numerous legends, including a ghost hanging scroll. It is a temple of the Soto sect, and the Sagara clan has strong faith in it, and it has played an important role as the cultural center of the Hitoyoshi/Kuma region.
Ghost legends and hanging scrolls
Eikokuji Temple is famous for its ghost hanging scroll. This hanging scroll, which is said to have been painted by the founder of the temple, Jisoko Choshin Osho, is said to be a depiction of a ghost that has been passed down at the temple. Because of its strange atmosphere, Eikokuji is sometimes called the ``ghost temple.''
This hanging scroll is still on display at the temple, and many people visit to see its mysterious appearance.
history and culture
Eikokuji Temple was founded in the 15th year of Oei (1408) by the founder of Sagara's 9th generation, the former feudal lord. The Sagara clan is deeply religious, and the temple has many cultural assets related to the Sagara family.
* Niomon: This is a mountain gate with an eye-catching statue of Nio.
* Main Hall: The main hall has a solemn atmosphere and welcomes many worshipers.
* Garden: The beautiful garden allows you to enjoy seasonal flowers.
Other highlights
* Meganebashi: Inside the temple, there is a beautiful stone bridge called Meganebashi.
* Spring water: The clear water gushes out from the spring and is loved by the locals.
* 16 Arhats: The elaborate 16 Arhats engraved on stone tablets are a must-see.
Relationship with Seinan Rebellion
During the Satsuma Rebellion in 1888, the headquarters of Saigo Takamori's army was located at Eikokuji Temple. There are also historical materials left inside the temple that tell us what it was like at that time.
(Original)
永国寺：幽霊伝説と歴史が交錯する神秘的な寺
熊本県人吉市にある永国寺は、幽霊の掛け軸をはじめとした数々の伝説と、歴史ある建造物が見どころの寺院です。曹洞宗の寺院であり、相良氏の信仰も厚く、人吉・球磨地域の文化の中心地として重要な役割を果たしてきました。
幽霊伝説と掛け軸
永国寺といえば、なんといっても幽霊の掛け軸が有名です。開山の実底超真和尚が描いたとされるこの掛け軸は、寺に伝わる幽霊の姿を写し取ったものとされています。その異様な雰囲気から、永国寺は「幽霊寺」と呼ばれることも。
この掛け軸は、現在も寺で公開されており、多くの人々がその神秘的な姿を見に訪れます。
歴史と文化
永国寺は、応永15年（1408年）に相良九代前続公の開基により創建されました。相良氏の信仰が厚く、寺には相良家ゆかりの文化財も数多く残されています。
* 仁王門: 迫力ある仁王像が目を引く山門です。
* 本堂: 荘厳な雰囲気の本堂は、多くの参拝者を迎えています。
* 庭園: 美しい庭園は、四季折々の花々を楽しむことができます。
その他の見どころ
* 眼鏡橋: 寺内には、眼鏡橋と呼ばれる美しい石橋があります。
* 湧水: 清らかな水が湧き出ており、地元の人々に親しまれています。
* 十六羅漢図: 石板に刻まれた精巧な十六羅漢図は、必見です。
西南戦争との関係
明治10年の西南戦争の際には、西郷隆盛軍の本営が永国寺に置かれました。寺内には、その時の様子を伝える史料も残されています。
旅人tabito — Google review
(Translated by Google) ★A temple with connections to ghosts and Saigo Takamori★
When I searched this place on Google Maps, I saw a lot of the words ``ghost'', so I was intrigued and decided to visit.
When you enter the main hall, there is a ghost hanging scroll on the left.
Enter the main hall, go down the passage on the right, go down the stairs, enter the mansion next door, and go to the left to see the ``Pond that seems to be haunted''.
I prepared some coins and put them in for charity.
Also, the madam of the temple answered the phone calls, the young lady showed us how to get to the pond, and the chief priest was also very kind.
In addition, you should definitely watch the information video on the left side of the main hall.
After seeing that, I went to donate money again.
I stopped by on a whim, but I'm glad I went.
Thank you very much 💖 I appreciate it.
(Original)
★幽霊や西郷隆盛との御縁がある、お寺★
こちらをGoogleマップ検索すると『幽霊』ってワードが多くて、氣になり伺いました。
本堂入って左手に、幽霊の掛け軸。
本堂入って右手の通路を行き、階段を降りて、そのま隣のお屋敷に入ると左手に行くと『幽霊が出たらしい池』が観れます。
小銭を用意し、浄財入れてきました。
又、お寺のマダムも電話対応して下さり、お嬢さんは、池の行き方を案内して下さり、住職さんも丁寧に対応して下さいました。
尚、本堂左手にある案内ビデオは絶対、観た方が良いです。
それ観て、又、浄財入れに行ったほど。
ふらりと伺いましたが、行って良かったです。
ありがとうございました💖感謝します。
(Translated by Google) The number of buses varies greatly depending on whether you take the express bus or train.
It's only a 40-minute walk from the express bus stop.
There are also city buses, so I recommend taking advantage of them.
However, there aren't many buses to Kagoshima.
Rather than returning to Kagoshima by express bus from Kagoshima, it might be better to go up to Shin-Yatsushiro or somewhere similar.
According to the guidebook, you won't be able to catch the Hibiscus bus departing at night.
You won't make the 12:00 PM bus.
If you've read the "Dan Doon" chapter, I recommend going there.
The ghost paintings and the haunted pond are a must-see.
The priest's explanation is about 10 minutes long, so I recommend watching it.
Rather than rushing around, I recommend sitting in front of the pond or on a tatami mat for even a minute or two in meditation.
They also have prayer beads and temple seals.
(Original)
高速バスで行かれるのか電車でいくかで本数がえらいかわりますよ
高速バス停のとこからでも歩いて40分もあればたどり着けます
市バスもでているので活用された方が
ただ鹿児島方面のバス本数多くないので
鹿児島から高速バスで鹿児島に戻られるより
新八代とかに上られる方がええかと
屋久島行く前によると夜出発のハイビスカスにも間に合わなくなりまする
12時台発のバスのらんとまにあわないっす
だんドーン読まれた方は行かれた方がよいかと
ゆうれい画と幽霊の出た池是非とも
住職の説明されているDVD10分ほどですのでご覧になることオススメです
あわててバタバタより
池の前や畳のあるとこで
1分や2分からでもいいので静座や坐禅されると
心が落ち着くかとおもいます
数珠や御朱印もありますよ
(Translated by Google) Weekday visit in August 2025
This temple served as the headquarters of the Satsuma army during the Seinan War.
A stone monument commemorating Saigo has also been erected here.
It is also known as the Ghost Temple.
************
The following is an excerpt from the temple's pamphlet.
In 1877 (Meiji 10), during the Seinan War, Saigo Takamori was defeated at Tabaruzaka and retreated. He set up his headquarters at this temple and remained there for 33 days.
However, due to the advancing Imperial Army, he retreated across Kakuto Pass on May 29th, protected by the troops of sniper commander Ikegami Shiro.
The temple was completely burned down during the Hitoyoshi Street Battle on June 1st. The main hall was rebuilt in 1891. Due to its aging, the main hall was rebuilt as it is today in 2017.
(Original)
2025年8月 平日の訪問
西南戦争で薩摩軍の本陣が置かれました。
西郷さんを偲ぶ石碑も建立されています。
幽霊寺としても知られています。
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
以下、お寺のパンフレットより抜粋
明治10年（1877年）西南の役の際、田原坂で敗れ撤退する西郷隆盛は、当寺に本営を置き、33日間在陣した。
しかし、攻め寄せる官軍の為、5月29日狙撃隊長池上四郎の部隊に守られて、加久藤峠を越えて退却していった。
6月1日の人吉市街戦で当寺も全焼し、明治24年（1891年）に至って、本堂が再建された。本堂の老化もあり、平成29年（2017年）に現在の本堂に改築された。
(Translated by Google) It is a temple of the Soto sect and is famous for having a ghost hanging scroll, so it is also called a ghost temple.
Although it is a replica, the ghost hanging scroll (replica) is always on display in the shrine grounds. It was quite the ghost of Mr. Beppin, but I was so frightened that I was afraid of being possessed, so I only allowed him to look at it and didn't take any photos.
It has a nice garden and I thought it was beautiful.
I was shocked when the person at the temple told me that a ghost had appeared in the pond in this garden.
This temple is also famous as the headquarters of Saigo's army during the Seinan Rebellion.
(Original)
曹洞宗のお寺さんで幽霊の掛け軸があることで有名で幽霊寺とも呼ばれるそうです。
境内にレプリカにはなりますが常時幽霊の掛け軸（レプリカ）は展示されています。なかなかのベッピンさんの幽霊でしたが憑いてこられると困るなと、ビビりの僕は拝見だけさせていただき写真までは撮られませんでした
立派なお庭もありキレイだなと拝見していると
まさにこのお庭の池に幽霊が出たんだよとお寺の方が教えてくれてドキッとしました、早よ言うてくださいや、うらめしや
西南戦争の際の西郷軍本陣としても有名なお寺さんです
(Translated by Google) Commonly known as ``Yurei Temple.'' This temple was also the headquarters of the Seinan Rebellion.
The temple itself is beautiful as it has been renovated. Many people may be surprised because there is a nursery school next to the grave (it's like having a nursery school inside a cemetery).
If you go to the right from the main hall, you will see a beautiful garden and pond where a ghost has appeared, and on the left there is a hanging scroll with a ghost on display.
In this world, each person has had various feelings, especially given the times, so I hope that all souls will find peace.
*The location is very easy to find as it is close to the city hall. It's rather noticeable.
There are also some unique events going on. There was plenty of parking space for all the cars, and it seemed to be popular with the locals, which made me smile ^_^
(Original)
通称「ゆうれい寺」。また、西南戦争の本陣でもあったお寺です。
改築されているので、お寺自体は綺麗です。お墓と隣接して保育園があるので（墓地の中に保育園がある感じ）、ビックリなさる方が多いかもしれません。
本堂より右手に進むと、幽霊が出たという美しいお庭と池があり、左手には幽霊の掛軸が展示されています。
この世では、特に時代的にも人それぞれいろいろな想いを抱えたでしょうから、どうかすべての魂が安寧の地へ辿り着いていますように、と願いつつ。
※市役所からの通り沿いで近いので、場所は非常に分かりやすいです。むしろ目立ちます。
なにやらユニークなイベント等もなさっていて。駐車場も困らない台数分はしっかりあり、地元の方々に親しまれているようで、微笑ましかったです^_^
(Translated by Google) This is a Soto sect temple. It has a very long history, being built in 1408, and the current chief priest is said to be the 41st generation!
It's a shame that it was burnt down during the Seinan War, but it was a very splendid temple.
I went to see the ghost hanging scroll, but it was a bit scary.
I listened to the story on a video set up next to the hanging scroll, and it was a very sad ghost story.
It is said that Mr. Saigo, who was chased out during the Seinan Rebellion, stayed at this temple for 33 days, and the temple was burnt down during the Hitoyoshi urban battle. It makes you feel a fierce battle at the same time.
Saigo's calligraphy is next to the hanging scroll.
(Original)
曹洞宗のお寺です。とても古い歴史があり、1408年建立で、今のご住職で41代目だそうです！
西南戦争で焼け落ちてしまったのが本当に勿体ないですが、とても立派なお寺でした。
幽霊掛け軸を見に行きましたが、ちょっとフワッとくる怖さがありました。
掛け軸の横に準備されていたビデオでお話を聞きましたが、とても悲しい幽霊話でした。
西南戦争で追われた西郷さんが、このお寺に33日間滞在したらしく、人吉市街戦でお寺は焼け落ちてしまったそうです。同時の激しい戦いを感じさせます。
西郷さんの書が掛け軸の隣にあります。
(Translated by Google) I visited with my kids to make some summer memories. It was great that we could explore freely and at our own pace.
(Original)
子供と一緒に夏の思い出づくりに訪問しました。自由に参観できるので自分のペースでゆっくり鑑賞できて最高でした。
５-5 Dotemachi, Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto 868-0057, Japan•
14 min · 0.74 mi
4•おフランスぶた — Google reviewChild W — Google reviewなすびちゃん — Google review
CHOBIT
4.7
(7)
4.3
(3)
Art museum
Museums
CHOBIT is a compact art museum that offers free admission and allows visitors to manually operate the visitor counter. Located on Blacksmith Town Street, it was selected as one of the "Kumamoto History Town 50" in 2013. This museum holds a Natsume's shadow exhibition during evening hours, which adds a touch of beauty and elegance to the experience. It would be great if there could be an expansion of this exhibition time.
(Translated by Google) It was held in front of CHOBIT, which is said to be the smallest art museum in the world, located on Kajiyamachi Street in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
(Original)
熊本県人吉市の鍛冶屋町通りにある世界一小さな美術館と言われるCHOBIT（チョビット）の前でやってました
Motomura 本 — Google review
(Translated by Google) It was indeed a small museum. Free admission. Please use the visitor counter by yourself.
Kajiyamachi Street, which this site faces, was selected as one of Kumamoto's top 50 historical towns in 2013.
(Original)
たしかに小さい美術館であった。入場無料。来客カウンターはセルフで回して頂くよう。
この敷地が面する鍛冶屋町通りは、平成25年に「くまもと歴町50選」に選ばれているようだ。
(Translated by Google) Natsume Shadow Exhibition from 6-10 p.m., very, very pretty and beautiful. I wish it could be increased ㅜ ㅜ Please ㅜ ㅜ ㅜ
(Original)
저녁 6-10까지 나츠메그림자전시, 너무너무너무 예쁘고 아름답다. 더 늘려주면 좋겠다 ㅜ ㅜ 제발요ㅜ ㅜ ㅜ
(Translated by Google) It is the smallest art museum in the world. There is a separate toilet. Nearby is Kamata Brewery, where you can tour the miso and soy sauce factory.
(Original)
世界一小さな美術館です。別棟のトイレあり。近くには味噌醤油工場の見学ができる釜田醸造所があります。
2 min · 1.1 mi
5Melissa L — Google reviewカドカすしる — Google reviewぽんゆき — Google reviewE O — Google reviewMi A — Google reviewHide — Google reviewぽりんきー — Google review
Murayama Park
3.7
(173)
Park
Murayama Park is a charming hilltop space that offers picturesque views of the now-inoperative Hitoyoshi Station, especially during the cherry blossom season in spring. It's a great spot for relaxation and leisure activities, with an observation deck, playground equipment, and eight tennis courts. The park's elevated plateau provides opportunities for walking or jogging amidst its ups and downs. Visitors can also enjoy a peaceful lunch or consider it as a potential location for day camps.
Beautiful park with an observation deck. If walking, there's an incline to reach the park. I was lucky enough to spot a swallow's nest during my visit - so beautiful!
Since the flooding in Hitoyoshi 4 years ago, temporary housing has been built in the park. However, this doesn't take away the appeal.
Jess L — Google review
Extremely serene, beautiful park with benches scattered along the way up to an observation deck. Quiet, less visited (only saw 2-3 Japanese men aside from our group having a relaxing quick meal or nap.
Good place to enjoy in a
natural beauty .
(Translated by Google) lush park
It is located at the top of the mountain and has a rugged structure.
There is also a running course, so you can also practice trail running 🏃♂️
There were playground equipment, tennis courts, and several parking lots.
There is also a clean paid shower facility in the restroom near the tennis court.The restroom is very well maintained and you can feel the love of the management.🩷
(Original)
緑豊かな公園
山の上の方にあり、起伏に富んだ構造です。
ランニングコースもあります、トレイルらんにんぐの練習もできそうです🏃♂️
遊具やテニスコートもあり、駐車場も数ヶ所にありました。
テニスコート近くのトイレには、綺麗な有料シャワー設備もあります、とてもよくお手入れされており、管理者の愛情さえ感じるトイレです🩷
(Translated by Google) This park is located close to Hitoyoshi 2 Junior High School and is a place for citizens to relax. The entire area of the slightly elevated plateau has been developed as a park, with an observation deck and playground equipment. There are quite a few ups and downs, so it's perfect for walking or jogging.
One block has eight tennis courts.
This tennis court used to be all clay, but the upper six courts have been renovated into omni courts. In the foggy Hitoyoshi area, if you play the dirt court early in the morning, you might not be able to get your feet under your feet, so it's not really a good place to play tennis, so I'm grateful for the omni court specification.
Approximately 20 cars can be parked in the parking lot near the court.
(Original)
人吉二中からほど近い場所にある、市民憩いの公園です。小高い台地一帯が公園として整備されており、展望台よ遊具などを備えています。起伏がかなりありますのでウォーキングやジョギングには最適です。
一画にはテニスコート8面を備えています。
このテニスコート、以前は全てクレーでしたが、上段の6面がオムニコートに改修されていました。霧深い人吉では早朝土のコートだと足元が抜かるんでとてもテニスどころでは無いこともままありますので、オムニコート仕様は有難いですね。
コート近くの駐車場には20台ほど駐車可能です。
(Translated by Google) I came across this place while looking for a park to eat lunch in Hitoyoshi. The road was narrow near the temple along the way. There was a lot of parking at the observation deck and the view was great (^^)
(Original)
人吉でお弁当を食べたくて公園を探していてたどり着きました。途中のお寺さんの辺りは道が狭かったです。展望台には駐車場もいっぱいあり眺めも良かったでした(^^)
(Translated by Google) There was a 2-hour line at the eel shop, so I bought a chestnut bento box at the station and ate it at this park. The view was nice.
I met two deer on the way. 🦌🦌
It is a park rich in nature.
When the weather gets cooler, you can also enjoy playing Frisbee! 🥏
(Original)
鰻屋さんが2時間並ぶとのことで駅で🌰栗弁当を購入してこの公園で食べました。眺めが良かったです。
途中鹿2頭に出会いました。🦌🦌
自然豊かな公園です。
涼しくなればフリスビーとかも楽しめそう！🥏
(Translated by Google) I went there for the first time after finding the park on a map!
When I first parked in the parking lot next to the high school, I thought I would arrive at the athletics, but that was not the case at all! !
I had no idea where to park, so I asked some volunteers and I'm glad I managed to get there ＼(^-^)／ The temporary housing was completely different from the information board along the way! I have to go to the tennis courts!
There were a lot of play equipment around here!
On the holidays I went, the number gradually increased from the afternoon!
There was play equipment for ages 3 to elementary and junior high school students!
(Original)
地図で公園と見つけて初めて行きました！
高校横の駐車場にまず停めて行ったらアスレチックに着くかと思ったら、全然違いました！！
駐車場が全然わからず、、、ボランティアの人などに訪ねたり、なんとか たどり着けてよかったです＼(^-^)／途中の案内板とは、仮設住宅ができて全然違いました！テニスコートの方面まで行かないといけないですね！
ここら辺の中では、遊具が多かったです！
私が行った休日は、昼過ぎから徐々に多くなってきていました！
3〜小中学生まで遊べる遊具がありました！
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鮨の喜多川
4.1
(154)
5.0
(1)
affordable
Sushi restaurant
When making a reservation over the phone, customers were provided with helpful instructions upon entering the restaurant and received exceptionally polite service. The staff, particularly one older sister who took orders, may not have appeared typical of a clerk but exuded a friendly demeanor which put patrons at ease. The food served was all delectable and the ambiance of the establishment was pleasant. Moreover, the menu offered reasonably priced options, making it an enticing choice for lunch in the future.
got korean menu as well
super fresh sashimi especially squid (ika sashimi)
had eel sushi and mackerel sushi, so worth the price
Gracy B — Google review
(Translated by Google) The sashimi, salt-grilled, and sushi were all delicious. There was a fish tank and fish were swimming. There is also a tatami room, so children can eat slowly. The garden is also beautiful.
(Original)
お刺身、塩焼き、お寿司、すべて美味しかったです。いけすがあり、魚が泳いでいました。お座敷もあるので、子供もゆっくり食べられます。お庭も綺麗です。
(Translated by Google) I recommend the mackerel sashimi and squid sashimi.
I've never seen anything this big in Korea.
The taste is great!! You can enjoy a variety of seafood
(Original)
고등어회 오징어회를 추천한다.
한국에서 이렇게 큰 사이즈는 본적이없다.
맛은 최고!! 다양한 해산물을 즐길수있고
(Translated by Google) When I made a reservation over the phone, they were very polite and guided me smoothly when I entered the store. The lady who came to take my order didn't look like a store clerk, so some people might not like it, but I felt like she was friendly and I felt at ease. All the food was delicious and the atmosphere was nice. The menu is reasonably priced and I would like to go there for lunch next time. Thank you for the meal😊
(Original)
電話予約した際、とても丁寧な対応でお店に入った時もスムーズに案内がありました。注文を聞きに来たお姉さんが店員さんぽくなくて、苦手な方もいるかもしれませんが、自分は親しみやすい感じがして和みました。御料理も全て美味しくて、お店の雰囲気も良かったです。メニューもお手頃価格からあり、次回はランチを食べに行きたいと思います。ご馳走様でした😊
(Translated by Google) I stopped by for dinner as I was staying at a nearby hotel for work.As for customer service, I was first shown to a tatami room, but I have a chronic illness or should I say lower back pain...I had to travel by car for a long time, so if I could, I would use a sunken kotatsu. When I asked him about it, he didn't look very kind...Even when I saw the staff checking on him, he gave me a sour look...I guess it can't be helped since you can't tell from his appearance that he has back pain. When I saw it, it was almost empty, so I was hoping that I could do it, but rather than being guided to the counter with a smile, I was able to spend my time reluctantly!
As for the prices, I guess the fish is expensive at this time of year due to the typhoon, and there were several items at market prices! When it comes to customer service and food...Personally, I felt it was rather expensive this time.
I'm glad that the storefront and interior are spacious☆... As for the food, the sashimi was fresh and delicious 😋 Because it's made directly from the fish tank ❣️ The tempura platter is average. When it comes to tuna sushi, there are tendons and it comes in just one piece. . As for the miso soup, it was red, but Mitsuba was dry. . As for the alcohol, I ordered a dry sake, but personally, the lineup was sweet. I only come to Hitoyoshi a few times a year for work, so finding a place to eat is something I look forward to 🥰, so this was my first non-chain restaurant, and it was a bittersweet debut lol.
(Original)
仕事で、近くのホテルに泊まるため夕飯に寄りました☆接客に関しては最初座敷に案内されたのですが持病というべきか腰痛持ちで…長時間の車の移動もあり出来れば掘りごたつなどをとお願いしたらあまり心良い表情をされなく…大将の確認をスタッフがしてる様子も見れたときも渋いお顔を大将もされ…見た目じゃ腰痛なんかわからんから仕方ないかな😭💦一応こちらも、店内を見てほぼ空いていたため出来ればという気持ちでしたが笑顔でカウンターご案内というよりは渋々感丸出しで過ごさせていただきました！
値段に関しては、今の時期はお魚も台風などで高いのか時価の物も複数ありました！今回の接客➕料理となると…私的には割高に今回は感じました。
店構えや店内は広々とされて良かったです☆…料理に関しては、刺身は新鮮で美味しかった😋いけすから直接だから❣️天ぷら盛り合わせは普通。マグロのお寿司に関してはスジがあり1カンで。。お味噌汁に関しては赤だしでしたがミツバは乾ききっている。。お酒もどちらかというと日本酒は辛口をオーダーしたが私的には甘いに入る日本酒のラインナップでした。年に数回しか人吉に仕事で来るくらいなので食事場所は楽しみの1つ🥰の私にはチェーン店以外の初のお店がこちらでしたがほろ苦いデビューとなりました笑笑
(Translated by Google) The food is fresh and delicious
Live squid, Ikka shrimp, and mackerel sashimi
It's excellent
(Original)
음식이 신선하고 맛있어요
산오징어 이까새우 고등어회도
일품입니다
(Translated by Google) The structure of striped horse mackerel. The structure of a squid. The sashimi that was caught swimming in the water was so fresh that it was delicious. Draft beer is on the way. I'm satisfied with the tempura platter, fried chicken, and seafood salad. I had the head of striped horse mackerel made into a soup and it was delicious.
(Original)
シマアジの造り。ヤリイカの造り。泳いで居たのを捌いて刺身がぴくぴく新鮮そのもの大変美味しい。生ビールが進みます。天ぷら盛合せ、唐揚げ、シーフドサラダに満足です。シマアジの造りの頭をあら汁にしてもらい美味しく頂きました。
(Translated by Google) A customer took me there. The grilled salted shrimp, squid sashimi, and fried turnip were crispy and delicious. ✨🎶 The plum wine was homemade and delicious.
(Original)
お客様に、連れて行ってもらいました
海老の塩焼きや
イカのお造り がらかぶのから揚げは、パリパリで、美味しかった✨🎶
梅酒が、自家せいで美味でしたよ
Japan, 〒868-0008 Kumamoto, Hitoyoshi, Nakaaoimachi, 367-1•
Uemura Unagi-ya
4.4
(2098)
4.4
(130)
Temporarily Closed
affordable
Unagi restaurant
Uemura Unagi-ya is a long-standing restaurant known for its charcoal-grilled eel and rice bowls served in a traditional setting. Despite its popularity, the spacious eatery can accommodate up to 60-80 people. Visitors praise the classical ambiance and generous portions of food, making it a worthwhile dining destination. Guests have raved about the perfectly grilled eel with delicious sauce over steamed rice, as well as the crunchy deep-fried eel bones high in calcium.
Has been around for 110 years, just that alone is worth going. The restaurant is very considerate and set up seats for customers to wait. The inside is quite traditional Japanese and interesting. Very friendly service. The eels tasted very fresh, nicely grilled. Sauce was provided separately which means you can personalize the flavor. Enjoyed it.
Tammy L — Google review
Really delicious unagi restaurant serving up different styles & dishes.
First time trying the pickled unagi & liver and would say that they are an acquired taste not for all, liver has a strong bitter aftertaste which should be a good sake-pairing dish. Do try it if you dare!
Definitely recommend the unagi rice sets!
On my way to Kirishima, I stopped by Uemura Unagi-ya (上村うなぎ屋) for lunch as I’ve read so many good reviews about this old Japanese restaurant and it definitely did not disappoint! I ordered an unagi set which was filled with perfectly charcoal-grilled eel, glazed with delicious sauce over hot steamed rice. I also tried their deep-fried eel bones. They were extremely crunchy and high in calcium!
Be warned that if you have to wait in line outside of the restaurant, they’ll make you stand in an area which is right next to their kitchen’s exhaust fans. Which can be very smoky!!
Best eel I had. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Natural nice charcoal taste on the eel, with just enough sauce. (Different from other type of unagi I had)
I ordered the Unaju set with the liver soup 😋
I came here for dinner, and the wait for a table wasn't long at all. The restaurant is deceptively large. I ordered the small unagidon for 1900 yen, and that was the perfect amount for me. There was a bit of a wait for the food to arrive after ordering, but considering the restaurant is so large and popular that's not so surprising. The food was worth the wait!
It's an incredible place, obviously a superstar for the local people. We came at about 1030 and it's already half full. By the time we left it's full house. This doesn't mean it's a small place. In fact it's among the largest eel restaurant I have ever seen that can house like close to a 60-80 people. The mood is very classical and the quantity is solid. Absolutely a place to visit for all the money worth!
The Japanese eel rice are very delicious. The eel tastes are good and the texture are very good. I will visit it again as I come again.
The most delicious unadon & eel porridge that I have tried 😋
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Matsuda Unagi-ya
3.9
(442)
3.7
(6)
expensive
Unagi restaurant
Nestled in the heart of Hitoyoshi, Matsuda Unagi-ya is a must-visit for eel enthusiasts. While many flock to the popular Kamimura Unagi, often facing long waits, Matsuda offers a more relaxed dining experience. On my recent weekend visit during lunch hours, I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of crowds and found ample parking space. The restaurant's spacious and clean interior exudes an old-fashioned charm that adds to its appeal.
probably the best unagi rice ive ever had in my life
CASH ONLY
honestly we wanted to go to Uemura but they only open for lunch, and we coulnt make it so we came here instead
got unagi-don, normal size
took about 20-30 minutes for the food to come out and we DEVOURED n finished the meal in 10 minutes
super spacious parking lot
Gracy B — Google review
It is also close between 1500-1700 on Saturday, i have drove 2hrs but it closed. misleaded by google info
Compare with the price the food quality is acceptable.
Great place for Unagi.
(Translated by Google) I had the eel bowl (regular) for 2,300 yen. It came with soup and pickles.
When you come to Hitoyoshi, you definitely want to eat eel!
It was a regular, so it was just two pieces of eel, but it was very filling and delicious!
The outside was crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy, just perfect!
The rice was delicious! The grains were well-defined.
To survive the heatwave, you need the nutritional benefits of eel 😋
(Original)
うなぎ丼（並）2300円頂きました
お吸い物と香の物が付きます
人吉に来たら、やっぱりうなぎが食べたい！
並なので、うなぎ2切れですが、充分存在感があり、メッチャ美味しかったです！
外側はパリっと、内側はふっくらと柔らくて絶妙です！
ご飯が旨い！粒が立っています。
猛暑を乗り切るためには、うなぎの滋養が必要です😋
(Translated by Google) This is a long-established eel restaurant. Their last lunch order is at 2:30 PM. I went on a Monday and was able to get in without waiting in line. There's plenty of parking. They cook the eel after you order, so I think the bamboo steamer took about 20 minutes. It was delicious! The cucumber was also delicious. They use farmed eels from Miyazaki or Kagoshima.
(Original)
老舗の鰻屋さんです
お昼は14時30ラストオーダーです
月曜日行きましたが、並ばずに入れました。
駐車場は沢山あります。
注文してから焼くので
せいろ蒸しは20分くらいかかったと
思います。
美味しかったです！
きゅうりも美味しかった
宮崎か鹿児島産の養殖うなぎを
使用とのことです。
(Translated by Google) I visited this long-established eel restaurant, which has been in business for over 100 years.
I ordered the unaju and shirayaki, and the unaju was delicious with the savory sauce and the eel cooked to perfection.
I dipped the shirayaki in ginger soy sauce, and it was very elegant, and I could really taste the high quality of the eel itself.
I've eaten eel many times at famous restaurants in Fukuoka, Yanagawa, and Hitoyoshi, but this was the most delicious I've ever had.
I'll definitely be back.
(Original)
創業100年以上の老舗の鰻屋さんと聞いて伺いました。
鰻重と白焼をたのみましたが、鰻重はタレの旨みとうなぎの焼き加減が絶妙でした。
白焼きは生姜醤油に浸して食べましたが、とにかく上品で鰻自体の質の良さを感じました。
福岡、柳川、人吉市内の有名店で何度となくうなぎを食べてきましたが、過去1の美味さでした。
必ずリピートしたいと思います。
(Translated by Google) This is a fantastic grilled eel restaurant. Unlike other eel restaurants, besides eel rice, they also offer udon noodles and soba noodles to accompany the eel. The handmade cold soba noodles are especially delicious. Highly recommended!
(Original)
非常好吃的烤鰻魚餐廳，有別於其它鰻魚店，除了鰻魚飯之外，還有烏龍麵和蕎麥麵可選擇搭配鰻魚，手工蕎麥冷麵尤其好吃，真的很推薦
1343 Horaimachi, Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto 868-0011, Japan•
Izakaya Diner "Shirokiya" Hitoyoshi Station
3.1
(132)
3.6
(6)
affordable
Izakaya restaurant
If you're looking for a delightful dining experience, Izakaya Diner "Shirokiya" at Hitoyoshi Station is a must-visit. After several years away, I was pleasantly surprised by the exceptional quality of their food menu. Each dish was a treat, with the standout being the limited-time shrimp marinated in soy sauce—an absolute delight! The simple cucumber and cabbage snacks were also perfectly seasoned and added to my overall satisfaction.
It was very delicious !
Christian W — Google review
(Translated by Google) I went to Shirokiya for the first time in a few years to eat at an izakaya, and I was surprised by the high quality of the food menu! Everything was delicious ~ ☺️ Especially the limited time shrimp marinated in soy sauce was the best. The simple cucumber and cabbage snacks were also deliciously seasoned. I was satisfied even just for the meal!
(Original)
居酒屋ご飯目的で数年ぶりに白木屋に行きましたが、食事メニューのクオリティの高さにビックリしました！どれも美味しかった〜☺️特に期間限定のえびの醤油漬けが最高でした。きゅうりやキャベツの簡単なおつまみメニューも味付けが美味しかったです。ご飯目的でも満足できました〜！
(Translated by Google) The staff were considerate and friendly. I had low expectations after reading the reviews, but it was better than the reviews and absolutely delicious.
(Original)
店員さんの気遣い 愛想良し
レビュー見てから期待半分て伺ったがレビュー以上で申し分なく良かった
(Translated by Google) You can enjoy it comfortably with kiosk ordering (Korean).
Representative menu dumplings are delicious
Dessert is of course ice cream.
(Original)
키오스크 주문(한국어)으로 편한하게 즐길수 있어요
대표 메뉴 만두 맛있어요
후식은 역쉬 아이스크림
(Translated by Google) I joined a tour group and had low expectations after seeing the reviews, but the fish and kebabs were pretty good.
(Original)
跟團，看到評價不抱期待，吃魚及烤肉串還不錯。
(Translated by Google) I went with three women.
I was in a private room on the right as soon as I entered, but it was so cold that I couldn't take off my outerwear. .
Since women tend to get cold easily, I thought it would be best to refrain from going to that place.
When I ordered some meat like steak, it was so tough that I couldn't eat it ^^;
Offal hotpots and things that were just fried and coated with sauce were naturally delicious.
The staff's customer service was good and I didn't have any bad experiences ^^♪
(Original)
女性3人で行かせて頂きました。
入ってすぐ右の個室だったのですが、アウターを脱げないほど寒かったです。。
女性は冷え性多いのであの場所に通すのは控えた方がいいと思いました。
ステーキみたいなお肉を頼んだら固くて固くて食べれたものじゃありませんでした^^;
もつ鍋や、揚げてソース絡めるだけの物は当然美味しかったです。
スタッフの方の接客は良く、嫌な思いする事は無かったです^^♪
(Translated by Google) I took my daughter there, but the staff's attitude was really bad.
They didn't even give me a chair for my daughter to sit on.
When my daughter got up from her seat and stood in the hallway,
From a young female clerk
I was told that there were a lot of customers and they were busy so please don't block the road as it would be a nuisance.
Who are you? It was the first time I saw someone say something like that to a customer, and I thought I would never go to a store like this again.
There were about 2 or 3 young staff members, but they were all unfriendly.
A store is only as good as its customers, so is it okay for the manager and other people to hire such people?
I don't think you should say something like that to your daughter, who is only one year old and can't calm down.
In that case, wouldn't it be nice if you could give me a private room?
I felt really bad for my daughter too.She got mad at me even though she didn't understand anything.
(Original)
娘を連れて行ったのですが店員の態度がほんと悪い
娘を座らせる椅子もなにもくれないくせに
娘が席を立って廊下に立ってると
女の若い店員から
お客さんが満員で忙しいので邪魔なので道をふさがないでくださいと言われました
何様ですか？お客様にそんなこと言う人初めて見てこんな店２度といかないと思いました
若い店員2人３人ほどいましたが全員無愛想
お客様がいてこそのお店ですよね店長さんや他の人はそんな人を雇ってていいんですか？
ましてや落ち着けないまだ一歳の娘に対してそんなこと言うのはどうかと思います
なら個室にしてくれればいいんじゃないんですか？
娘もほんとにかわいそうでした何もわからないのに怒られて
(Translated by Google) The food is very bad.
First of all, the sashimi smells really bad.
Is it rotten? That's what I thought.
When I ordered yakitori, it didn't have any flavor lol
I don't understand lol
I left everything behind.
It's better not to go at all.
It's too bad and I can't drink it.
There was a person with armpits in the back room, so I felt like throwing up even more.
(Original)
とても料理がまずいです。
まず、刺身がとても臭いです。
腐ってんの？っておもいました。
焼き鳥頼んだら焼き鳥に味がついてませんでした笑
わけがわかりません笑笑
全部残して帰りました。
絶対行かない方がいいです。
まずすぎて酒が進みません。
後定員にワキガの人がいたので、余計に吐きそうになりました。
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Hitoyoshi throughout the year
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- 1-Day Beppu Itinerary
- 1-Day Yufu Itinerary
- 1-Day Kirishima Itinerary
- 1-Day Sasebo Itinerary
- 1-Day Taketa Itinerary
- 1-Day Hita Itinerary
- 1-Day Amakusa Itinerary
- 1-Day Ibusuki Itinerary
- 1-Day Miyakonojo Itinerary
- 1-Day Unzen Itinerary
- 1-Day Aso Itinerary
- 1-Day Kamiamakusa Itinerary
- 1-Day Dazaifu Itinerary
- 1-Day Nichinan Itinerary
- 1-Day Kokonoe-machi Itinerary
- 1-Day Minamiaso-mura Itinerary
- 1-Day Usuki Itinerary
- 1-Day Shimabara Itinerary
- 1-Day Minamikyushu Itinerary
- 1-Day Yanagawa Itinerary
- 1-Day Takeo Itinerary
- 1-Day Takachiho-cho Itinerary
- 1-Day Oguni-machi Itinerary
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