Enjoy the scenery along the river that flows abundantly from the Kirishima Mountains! Sendai River Basin Route

Maruike Yusui, one of Japan's Top 100 Waters, is famous for cherry blossoms in spring and fireflies in summer. At the beginning of September, the “Meisui Maruike Appreciation Evening” is held to appreciate the blessings of Maruike spring water, and the bamboo lanterns are also popular.

Soginotaki, a large waterfall with strangely shaped rocks, has a width of 210m and a height of 12m. In spring, cherry blossoms and azaleas add color, and autumn leaves emerge vividly in the stream, attracting visitors in each season.

There is a large-scale adventure playground equipment with the motif of a former mountain castle called Toraijo Castle, which can be enjoyed not only by children but also by adults. There are bungalows where you can stay overnight, campsites, and hot springs. Depending on the season, there are also handicraft experiences such as bamboo dragonfly making.

You can see many fireflies around May every year. In particular, in the middle reaches of the Sendai River, which runs through the center of the town, the sight of fireflies dancing wildly along the banks of the river is magical, and is a sight loved by locals as a summer tradition.

Adjacent to the tea factory of "Sasano Seicha", which makes tea. As a tea specialty store, they want to propose the charm of leaf tea and how to enjoy tea, and create a place where you can enjoy tea more closely.
 

This terminal was designed by Eiji Mitooka, who is known for his work on the JR Kyushu sightseeing trains and the high-speed ferry Koshikishima. The inside of the building is a stylish space with a calm atmosphere that uses plenty of wood. It is a space that will make you excited before your trip to Koshikishima. Materials from Kyushu are used abundantly in the building.