Kumamoto castle is within 10 minutes by bus that is one of the three most famous castles in Japan and stone walls called “Mushakaeshi” is very beautiful. Cherry blossoms in spring are wonderful. Various historic spot tours such as visiting the footprints of Miyamoto Musashi, a great swordsman. The YH provides a wonderful relay point to visit to Aso, Amakusa, Oita, Miyazaki and Kagoshima.