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Leisurely enjoy the Ariake Sea mudflats registered under the Ramsar Convention
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Leisurely enjoy the Ariake Sea mudflats registered under the Ramsar Convention

About this spot

A mudflat boasting one of Japan's largest scales, with well-preserved natural environments valuable enough to be registered under the Ramsar Convention. When the tide recedes, numerous seabirds and creatures gather on the mudflats, and a peaceful landscape characteristic of the Ariake Sea spreads out. After physical activity at the amusement park, taking time to gaze at the expansive mudflat views provides a good break during your day. The mudflat's landscape changes dramatically with the tides, which is another of its charms.

Fireworks details

Name: 荒尾夜市

Date & time: 8/22 (Sat) 15:30開場(小雨決行)

Venue: 荒尾市・万田坑前芝生広場

世界遺産・万田坑を望む芝生広場を会場に開かれる、荒尾市の夏の夜のイベントです。2026年は8月22日、15時30分の開場から小雨決行で行われ、屋台が数多く並ぶことで知られています。石炭産業の歴史を今に伝える巨大な竪坑櫓のシルエットを背景に、屋台の明かりと香りに包まれた広場は、日が暮れるにつれて家族連れや地元の人たちでにぎやかになっていきます。世界遺産の史跡と夏の夜市というめずらしい組み合わせを楽しめるのが、この荒尾夜市ならではの魅力です。

Tips

小雨決行のイベントですが、荒天時は内容が変更になることがあります。屋台は現金払いが中心なので小銭を用意しておきましょう。夜は史跡周辺の足元が暗い箇所もあるため注意してください。

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

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Source: summer.walkerplus.com

Tips

If you walk on the mudflats, be careful as the ground is slippery. You can fully enjoy just viewing from a distance. Summer heat can be intense, so take breaks in shaded areas.

Best time to visit

About 45 minutes required. The mudflat landscape is most expansive during low tide

Access & map

864-0021 Kumamoto, Arao City, Ichibе

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