Japan · Kumamoto
A little travel guide with Tabi
Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.
甲佐町
Discover Kosa’s shrine heritage and sweetfish cuisine along the Midorikawa. Combine Kosa Shrine with the yanaba dining facility, remembering that not every riverside area is open for wandering. Check return transport and booking arrangements first.
This guide covers places within Kosa, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.
01 · EXPLORE
Two different places: start with whichever interests you.
01A first-visit stop
甲佐神社
A shrine on the hills where the Midorikawa emerges from the mountains toward the plain. The photograph records its building in 2012 rather than current conditions. Visit permitted shrine areas and ask separately about ceremonies or treasure viewing.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
A first-visit stop
甲佐町やな場
A facility sharing the history and cuisine of yanaba sweetfish traps. Guidance updated in September 2026 specifies evening bookings and Tuesday closure. Confirm meal arrangements and avoid entering river traps or maintenance areas without permission.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02 · A LITTLE BITE
The yanaba advertises seasonal courses including salt-grilled or miso-grilled sweetfish. Its 2026 guidance requires evening reservations, with winter service restricted to advance group bookings. Some courses include raw fish; check preparation and menu details before booking.
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.
