Japan · Kumamoto
A little travel guide with Tabi
Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.
益城町
Visit Mashiki’s Shioi waterside park and Tsumori Shrine, checking park use and shrine ceremonies separately. Photographs from before or after an earthquake do not establish current conditions. Check local restrictions and access roads first.
This guide covers places within Mashiki, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.
01 · EXPLORE
Two different places: start with whichever interests you.
01A first-visit stop
潮井自然公園
Explore the spring-fed waterside area and park facilities, pictured in May 2026. The town’s August 3 notice reports normal opening with aftershock caution, and asks visitors to approach from the airport side where possible because village-side roads are narrow. Camping requires separate booking.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02A first-visit stop
津森神宮
A shrine associated with the Tsumori kagura tradition. This 2014 photo is a pre-earthquake record, not a guarantee of the current building’s appearance. Performances are not held for every visit; check ceremonies and visitor access while respecting worship.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02 · A LITTLE BITE
Mashiki watermelon is a local crop featured by the town. Check origin labels and distinguish fresh fruit from processed products such as ice treats. Sales seasons and stock vary; the same products are not available in every season.
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.
