The Kumamoto Kikuchi River basin in Kyushu has long been a production area of high-quality rice, where the harvested rice was transported by boat. The Somon district, where Buzen Kaido street and the Kikuchi River meet, still retains a charming streetscape.
This tour will take you to spots related to rice in Yamaga, such as a 190-year-old malted rice shop, a sake brewery in business since the Meiji era, a hand-baked rice cracker shop, and a Buddhist temple. Travel back in time as you walk through this exciting city!