Kumagawa River Cruise
- 球磨川下り
- Kumamoto
The Kumagawa river is a first-class river that flows through the Hitoyoshi Basin in south Kumamoto, and beginning with Kawabe Dam, passes through Yatsushiro Plains and pours out towards Yatsushiro Sea. One of the most famous sightseeing activities in Hitoyoshi City is to go on the Kumagawa River Cruise, where visitors can experience a thrilling ride along the torrents of the river, which spans 10 km from Watari to the Kyusen Caves.
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Address
3333-1 Shimoshin-machi, Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto
Local map
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Entry fee
Fee varies depending on the course
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Opening Hours
08:00-18:00
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Closed
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Website
http://www.kumagawa.co.jp/
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Best Season
All year
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Point
It is the greatest river within Kumamoto, and one of Japan's "Three Great Rapids."
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Nearest Station/IC Access
A 7-minute walk from JR Watari Station
10 minutes by car from Hitoyoshi Interchange via Kyushu Expresswa
Other spots near Kumagawa River CruiseWithin 50 km
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