Japan · Kumamoto
A little travel guide with Tabi
Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.
嘉島町
In Kumamoto’s Kashima Town, discover Ukishima’s waterscape and the springs at Shimorokka, distinct from the similarly named city in Ibaraki. Post-earthquake public-facility notices are being updated; older photographs and tourism pages alone do not establish current access.
This guide covers places within Kashima, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.
01 · EXPLORE
Two different places: start with whichever interests you.
01A first-visit stop
浮島熊野座神社
A shrine known for appearing to float on the water, pictured from the waterside in December 2023. Check current approaches and local restrictions, and visit quietly within permitted shore and shrine areas.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
A first-visit stop
下六嘉湧水群
Springs long used for daily life and community interaction. These working water places are not visitor-only attractions. Use permitted paths and do not enter private land, bathe or drink the water without local authorization.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02 · A LITTLE BITE
The town’s official food guide lists Ukishima Soba, using Kumamoto buckwheat flour and local spring water, with kelp and bonito broth. Consider buckwheat allergy and fish-based stock, and check the day’s opening arrangements.
Official guide03 · YOUR FIRST WALK
Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.
Check the walking routeCheck actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.
Information checked:
Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.
Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.
