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March 19, 2015 - Kumamoto

Having visited Kyushu only during business trips, I planned a first tourist trip in the beginning of this year. First? Yes, because I will definitely return to explore some more.

Basically I wanted to see Takachiho, but as the weather was not cooperating with me, my first stop became Kumamoto. Taking the train from Osaka, itfs not close but very accessible. Not having done any research I was very pleased with the castle. I must admit I generally have prejudices about concrete reconstructions of castles, but the sheer size of the castle area is overwhelming. The castle is also beautifully reconstructed, and many other parts are still getting a makeover. The very slow pace shows that they give it the time and attention such a reconstruction needs. You could easily fill multiple hours at the castle grounds only. But as I did not have too much time I rushed towards Suizenji, a garden that should represent all stations on the Tokyo. It was a bit disappointing, but that might have to do with the season.

Rushing back towards the train station where I had to catch my bus to Takchiho I regretted not overnighting at Kumamoto though. Itfs a bustling city with a very friendly atmosphere.

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2017/01/28 - Miyama - Kabuki-no-Sato -
2016/11/26 - Yatsubuchi-no-Taki
2016/11/23 - Takeda Castle Ruins
2016/11/19 - Menfudo Limestone Cave
2016/07/31 - Wagashi in Kyoto
2016/07/23 - Norikura Heights
2016/07/01 - Hakodate
2016/06/30 - Onuma Park
2016/06/29 - Exploring part of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park
2016/06/28 - To central Hokkaido
2016/06/27 - Historic Village of Hokkaido
2016/02/03 - Himeji: the real castle and the fake one
2015/09/25 - Izu Peninsula: Atami, Shimoda & Cape Irozaki
2015/07/23 - Sendai
2015/07/22 - Mount Zao
2015/07/21 - Matsushima
2015/05/30 - Climbing Mount Iwawaki
2015/03/22 - Beppu
2015/03/21 - Kunisaki Peninsula
2015/03/20 - Takachiho
2015/03/19 - Kumamoto
2015/01/12 - Satsukiyama - Minoh hike
2014/11/01 - Aizu-Wakamatsu
2014/10/31 - Sadogashima
2014/10/30 - Kurobe Gorge
2014/01/25 - Fushimi Inari hike
2014/01/04 - Hidden Nachi Falls