Pay Respects at an Ancient Higo Shrine and Rest Within Grounds Surrounded by Cedar Trees
About this spot
Enshrined in the center of Kosa Town, this shrine has long attracted faithful worshippers as a Shiki-Naisha (officially designated shrine) of Higo Province. The grounds spreading along the Midorigawa River are surrounded by towering cedar trees, offering quietness that makes you forget the hustle and bustle of the town. The shrine is also cherished as a deity for safe childbirth and child-rearing, making it perfect for family worship. Before the excitement of the Ayu Festival, experience a calm moment touching this land's history. The compact grounds are easy to navigate even with small children, which is another appeal.
Fireworks details
Name: あゆまつり
Date & time: 10/18 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 緑川河川敷 中甲橋グリーンパーク
Shells: approx. 3,000
緑川の河川敷、中甲橋のたもとにあるグリーンパークが会場です。山あいの静かな川辺に、約3,000発の花火が次々と打ち上がります。周囲に高い建物がないため花火が空いっぱいに大きく見え、打ち上げ音が山々に反響する迫力も魅力です。地元で長く親しまれてきた秋の風物詩で、都市部の花火大会とはひと味違う、川と山に囲まれた静かな観覧体験ができます。夜風の心地よさとともに、家族で1日の締めくくりを楽しみましょう。
Tips
会場周辺の駐車場は台数が限られるため、早めの到着がおすすめです。荒天時は中止となる場合があるため、当日は美里町の公式発表を確認しましょう。終了後は周辺道路が混み合うため、河川敷でしばらく余韻を楽しんでからの帰宅がスムーズです。
Tips
Approximately 15 minutes by car from Mifune Town Dinosaur Museum. Worship is free. Parking spaces are available on the grounds, but roads around the area will be congested on the festival day, so allow extra time. Approximately 10 minutes by car to the next Miri Town Central Park.
Best time to visit
Approximately 45 minutes required. The soft light of late afternoon filtering through the cedar trees is particularly calming.
Access & map
〒861-4631 Kumamoto Prefecture, Kami-Mashiki District, Kosa Town, Kamiage 876
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