History / Culture / Tour Spots in Tamana Area

  • Rengein Tanjoji Temple Honin
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    4.0
    16 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Pref. Tamanashi Tsuiji 2288
    This ancient Buddhist temple is known as the birthplace of Koen, the master of Honen, founder of the Jodo school of Buddhism. Its colorful five-story wooden pagoda and the Great South Gate are well known. The temple was burned during battle in 1582 but was restored by the priest Zeshin Kawahara in 1929. A two-storied pagoda was rebuilt in 2018.

    行事ごとや初詣などの時にはたくさんの参拝客の姿がありますが、私が行った時にはとても静かな場所でゆっくりと自然を感じながら参拝することができました。

  • Tamana City Historical Museum Kokoropia
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    3.5
    11 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi Iwasaki 117
    This museum looks at Tamana and how it has grown alongside its major river. In addition to a standing exhibition and special exhibitions, the museum holds educational activities such as making ancient magatama stone jewels, and a museum quiz rally (in general, such activities require an advance reservation for a group of 10 or more people). The museum's standing exhibition is divided into three parts - the golden age of the Heki clan (ancient times), the age of overseas trade (medieval times), and the age of cargo vessels and the Takase Okura - and visitors can learn how modern-day Tamana City came to be from a variety of angles. The museum can be identified by its 16 huge display towers on the roof.

    大河ドラマ韋駄天の主人公ということで金栗四三展をやっていました。展示内容もよかったですが建物の形にかなり特徴のある建物です。

  • Maeda’s Villa
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    4.0
    9 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi Tensuimachi Oama 766-3

    小説草枕を思い起こさせる様々なものがありとても楽しかったです。駐車場の看板がもっと見やすいといいかと思います。

  • Rengein Tanjoji Temple Okunoin
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    Kumamoto Pref. Tamanashi Tsuiji 1512-77
    This Shingon Risshu sect Buddhist temple located in Tamana city is Kyushu's main temple for the sect. Koen Daibosatsu is its principle object of worship. Okunoin was built in 1978 to commemorate 800 years since the passing of the Buddhist priest Koen. Originally, it was a training hall for Buddhist priests, but today many patrons visit to improve their luck and ward off misfortune.
  • Hanegi Hachimangu Shrine
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    4.0
    8 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi Hanegi 188

    Tamana is not especially famous for tourists. But if you have a chance to go there, you can at least visit this shrine. The entrance gate, which was constructed in Edo Period, is impressive.

  • Hikino Shrine
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    4.0
    7 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi Ryuganji 460

    ご神水を持ち帰ることができると書かれた看板があり、並んでから一人当たりにポリタンク3缶あるいはペットボトル10本と制限され、また再度並んでからもらえるルールを制定されている

  • Takamichi Castle Ruins
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi Taimeimachi Takamichi
  • Naga Atera Nishi Ancienct Burial Mound
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi
  • Benzaiten Ancienct Burial Mound
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi Taimeimachi Ogizaki
  • HOUSE DO Tamana
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi Naka 1686-1 Nishimura Building 1F
  • Otawara Festival
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi Kawasaki
  • Ikura Minami Kita Hachimangu Shrine
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi Ikurakitakata
  • Kofukuji Temple
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi Ishinuki
  • Jehovah Noshoninnokumamotoken Tamana Kaishu
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    Kumamoto Pref. Tamanashi Ryuganji 1435
  • Tamana Catholic Church
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi Naka 1925-2
  • Tamana Lutheran Church
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi Hanegi 21
  • Tenrikyo Shodai branch
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi Taimeimachi Takamichi 2475-4
  • Risshokoseikaikumamoto Church Aratamahozasho
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    Kumamoto Pref. Tamanashi Akimaru 1-1
  • Anyoji Temple
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi Taimeimachi Yamashita 1108
  • Kakushinji
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    Kumamoto Pref. Tamanashi Ikuraminamikata 1324

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Kumamoto lies in the center of Kyushu, a calm prefecture perfect for easy strolls around the historic center and lazy evenings in the natural hot springs at Kurokawa Onsen. For a slightly more strenuous activity, head to Mount Aso, whose surrounding hills offer hiking opportunities aplenty with views over the active volcano.

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