Uto

Uto is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on October 1, 1958. As of March 2017, the city has an estimated population of 37,442 and a population density of 500 inhabitants/km². The total area is 74.17 km². Wikipedia.
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Sumiyoshi Nature Park

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Nature preserve
Nature & Parks
Parks
A lovely shrine on a hill overlooking the coast. I visited ot during sunset and it was absolutely beautiful.
Mykolas Karpavičius — Google review
Beautiful place
Thandera — Google review
(Translated by Google) I went out with my family to see the hydrangea of ​​Sumiyoshi, which has finally begun to bloom. Despite the rain, many onlookers took pictures of flowers and commemorative photos with the camera in one hand. It seems that there will be a mandolin performance tomorrow, but the weather seems to be good and there may be a lot of people. There are many kinds of hydrangea here, and they show different flower faces. The color of the flowers is also exquisite and will delight the eyes of the onlookers. (Original) やっと咲き始めた住吉のあじさいを見物に家族で出掛けました。雨にも関わらず沢山の見物人がカメラを片手に花の写真や記念写真を撮ってられました。明日がマンドリンの演奏があるようですが、天気も良いみたいで多くの人出があるのではないでしょうか。 ここのアジサイは種類が豊富で、違った花の顔を見せてくれます。花の色合いも絶妙で見物人の眼を楽しませてくれます。
Top gun?????? — Google review
(Translated by Google) I went on a weekend after the rain. Since it was hydrangea season, we were able to park smoothly in the parking lot as we were guided by what appeared to be local traffic. There was also a torii gate in the sea, and it was a very nice view. If you pass through the torii gate and go up the stairs, you will find a shrine where you can draw fortunes. The stairs are irregularly steep and wide, so you should be careful when walking. The upper part is especially slippery due to moss. (Original) 雨上がりの週末に行ってきました。 紫陽花のシーズンということもあり、駐車場まで地元の方と思われる交通誘導がありスムーズに駐車場に停めることができました。 海の中にも鳥居があり、とても良い景観でした。 鳥居をくぐり階段を上がっていくと神社があり、おみくじを引くことができます。 階段が不規則な急傾斜・幅なので気をつけて行かれたほうが良いでしょう。 上の方は特に苔で滑りやすくなっています。
ねこねこ — Google review
(Translated by Google) Every year around this time, I go to see the hydrangeas. It was still early this year, but about half of them were in bloom and they were beautiful✨Am I the only one who feels like there are more varieties than last year?I want to go back and see them at least once more this year. 😌There are quite a lot of people on weekends, so I recommend going on weekdays or early in the morning🎵 (Original) 毎年この時期になると紫陽花を見に行っています。今年はまだ早かったけど、半分くらいは咲いていて綺麗でした✨去年より種類が多くなっていたような気がするのは私だけでしょうか…今年はあと一回くらいはまた見に行きたいです😌週末はかなり人が多いので、平日か朝早くがオススメです🎵
あーみん — Google review
(Translated by Google) I came here when the time was past. This time, mid-June is when the hydrangeas are in full bloom. If you go down a slightly narrow road up to this point, there is a large parking lot 🅿️ that can accommodate 50 to 60 cars. Colorful hydrangeas are blooming on both sides of the road. It's very beautiful. There were a lot of people at the time. There was a surprisingly large clover🍀😆 (Original) 以前時期の過ぎた頃に来ました。 今回6月中旬紫陽花は満開見頃です。 ここ迄は少し狭い道を行くと50〜60台は停めれる大きな駐車場🅿️が有ります。 色とりどりの紫陽花が道の両脇に咲いています。 とても綺麗ですね。 人は時期的にとても多かったですね。 驚くほど大きなクローバー🍀が有りました😆
さん — Google review
(Translated by Google) The road lined with hydrangeas was so beautiful💫 There is a parking lot, and it's spacious so it's easy to park. There are hydrangeas of various colors, so it's fun to look at them. Sumiyoshi Shrine also had a great atmosphere and was very nice ⛩️ It's very crowded on Saturdays and Sundays, so it might be better to go on weekdays. (Original) 紫陽花の続く道すごく綺麗でした💫 駐車場もあり、広かったので停めやすいです。 いろんな色の紫陽花があるので見ていて楽しいです。 住吉神社も雰囲気があってとっても素敵でした⛩️ 土日はとても混み合うので行くなら平日の方がいいかもしれませんね。
ぱる — Google review
(Translated by Google) I went to Sumiyoshi Natural Park to see hydrangeas 😄 The rainy weather was perfect for hydrangeas 😁 I probably should have come a little earlier 😅 There is a large parking lot in the back, but it was my first time there. I parked in a parking lot with about 5 cars in front 😄 I only went around the bottom and didn't go up the stairs from the torii gate because my knees hurt 😂 A mandolin concert is held every year on the second Sunday in June. The entrance to the natural park is surprisingly narrow, so we couldn't separate from each other, so please be careful 😅😅 (Original) 住吉自然公園に紫陽花を見に行って来ました😄紫陽花にお似合いの雨模様の天気でした😁もう少し早く来た方が良かったかな😅奥の方に広い駐車場がありますが、初めてだったので手前の5台くらいの駐車場に停めました😄下廻りのみで鳥居から上は膝が痛いため、階段を上がっては行きませんでした😂毎年6月第二週の日曜日にはマンドリン演奏会が開かれるそうです👍自然公園への入り口ですが、ビックリするほど狭いです、離合できない程でした、注意してくださいね😅😅
ycn ktur — Google review
(Translated by Google) I visited in mid-June. The hydrangeas were in full bloom and the place was crowded with visitors. There are plenty of parking lots where you can park your car, so you can enjoy your stay with peace of mind even on weekends. There were many families, couples, and people interested in photography. It's a famous hydrangea spot in the prefecture, so it's a place you'll want to visit at least once. (Original) 6月中旬に来訪しました。紫陽花は見頃になっており来訪客で賑わっていました。駐車場も多く車を停める事が出来るので週末でも安心して楽しむことが出来ます。家族連れやカップル、写真趣味の方が数多く見られました。県内の紫陽花スポットでは有名ですので一度は訪れてみたいところです。
hide4yoshi — Google review
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Nagabeta Seabed Road

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Scenic spot
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Nagabeta Seabed Road is a unique undersea pathway that emerges during low tide and disappears beneath the sea during high tide, leaving only the utility poles visible. Constructed in 1974 by local fishermen for cultivating seaweed and shellfish in the Ariake Sea, this enigmatic road has become a popular photography spot in Kumamoto.
An occassion when the sea is without water. I was told that this was a very rare occassion hence i couldnot stop myself from going far inside the sea through seabed road. This road was built by the fisheries association of the area for fishing and growing sea weed.
Gopal Adhikari — Google review
Very picturesque. Mountains in background and the boats in the distance. Works being completed at the moment. When completed should be very nice place.
susanne kimura — Google review
The view and ambience is really calm and mt Unzen view and walking in the road is best evening Walk . Nice evening to spend here if you haven’t been there.
Saravana kumar Vellingiri — Google review
I took the JR line and walk around 20 minutes to get there. Not easy but worth it, very interesting scenario.
Igor Serikava — Google review
You can view the seabed road from here. I'm not sure but it looked like it's only available for the fishermen. There is a shop next to it which sells stuff from that area. You can also try out samples for free! The ice is also very delicious
Waldemar Synkow — Google review
Very beautiful place. Must see place
Ahmed Raza — Google review
This road is used by fisherman to reach their boat during low tide. It extend very far during low tide. The road cannot be drive onto by the public. You can drive on to other roads next to this one. Check the tidal time before you go over. There are lots of oyster and clam shells along the beach. Parking is free and public toilet is available.
Kam Hoe Chaw (Super Good) — Google review
Come at sunset and low tide to enjoy the great view
Xiao Xiao — Google review
Beautiful beach and Jinbei San is there if you like One Piece. Not easily accessible, have to walk about 20-30 mins from the nearest train station.
chin christina — Google review
You have to time it with the tide obviously, but I went there quite spontaneously so I ended up there at super low tide. It might be better when there is a higher sea level.
Beatrice Thorstensen — Google review
It's was cool and very pretty. The road was barely visible bc the tide was high at 5 pm...so it would have been better to see more of the road. But it's a nice short trip from Kumamoto station by bus. Would have been nicer if we had a car to stop for a little bit, then leave. The buses are irregular, and you sometimes have to wait.
Caitlin Meadors — Google review
I went here to see jinbei statue.. This place is very relaxing. Have a souvenir shop here.. all are delicious..
Maryjoy Del Rosario — Google review
To walk the Nagabeta Seabed Road you need to come at low tide. I was here once at high and once at low tide and the experience was completely different. The highlight of my trip was being able to buy some freshly dug clams from two Japanese fisher-ladies (you're not allowed to dig for them yourself).
Dan Ong — Google review
It was about a 20mins walk from sumiyoshi station. Be prepared to bring a cap or head cover if you are walking. (During end October so its cooling weather)
suilenroc cornelius — Google review
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Tachioka natural park

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Park
Sights & Landmarks
Tachioka Natural Park offers a serene and spacious environment with stunning cherry blossom reflections on the water, creating a romantic atmosphere especially at night. Visitors can engage in various activities such as walking, jogging, fishing, and relaxation, ensuring that there's always something to do without getting bored. The park is also an ideal spot for picnics and camping during the cherry blossom season when the area is at its most beautiful.
Very less crowded park and had amazing cherry blossom views. The petals were falling during a heavy breeze which looked breathtaking.
Murali KG — Google review
Beautiful cherry blossom spot. You can enjoy picnic there :)
EAT PLAY LOVE JAPAN — Google review
I do walking 🚶‍♀️ 👌 jogging 🏃‍♀️ fishing 🎣 😀 n relaxation 😌 in here, it not make me bored even I have do for so many time 😎 Maybe next time I do to camp 🏕 😊
Joana Dinda — Google review
My last Spring in Uto City.
Laila Djayadi — Google review
Best spot to see cherry blossom
Lau John — Google review
One of the best cherry blossom views in Kumamoto
Dhoni Setiawan — Google review
Very beautiful when cherry blossom in full bloom
Fenn Wuu — Google review
(Translated by Google) I come to see the cherry blossoms with my family every year. With the cherry blossoms in full bloom and several stalls opening, you can have a fun time. There are quite a lot of people during the cherry blossom viewing season, and it takes a long time to get into the parking lot before noon, so it's best to choose your time accordingly. After the coronavirus pandemic, there won't be any illuminations at night, so we recommend visiting before 10am. (Original) 毎年家族と花見に来てます。 満開の桜と出店も数店あるので、楽しく過ごせます。 花見シーズンはかなり人も多く、昼前になると駐車場へ入るまでにかなり時間がかかるので、時間は選んだ方がいいでしょう。 コロナ禍後は夜のライトアップはないみたいなので、10時前がおすすめです。
中野祐輔 — Google review
4

Okoshiki Coast

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Country park
Park
Need to come at low tide to see the tidal flats. For the best photo shots, you'll need to choose low tide AND close to sunset to get maximum effect of the undulations in the sand. I arrived at low tide which was at 2pm on 18/4/2023. Still could see the tidal flats but not as spectacular cos the sun was still high. Still was worth the visit.
Dan Ong — Google review
Beautiful but really crowded and not like the photos you will see on Internet
Anthony Tabard — Google review
(Translated by Google) I've been wanting to see the sunset on the Okoshiki coast more than before. I had seen the unique landscape of sand before, but I had never seen it with the setting sun, so I was impressed😆 There are few days when the timing of the spring tide and the sunset overlap, so this day in February is the 41st peak. I recommend going about 30 minutes before sunset. The shrine on the hill is famous for its scenic view of the sunset, so the parking lot was already full, so we parked in the temporary parking lot and walked for about 15 minutes to reach the hill. When I arrived, there were people lined up with cameras. The scenery was really wonderful. I definitely recommend that you go. (Original) 御輿来(おこしき)海岸の夕陽を以前より見たく行ってきました。特有の砂の風景は見た事は有りましたが夕陽と一緒に見た事が無かったので感動しました😆 大潮のタイミングと夕日の時間が重なる日が少なく2月のこの日は41番目見頃だそです。 日没より30分くらい早めに行く事をオススメします。 高台に有る神社は夕陽をみれる景勝地と有名ですので既に駐車場は満車で 臨時駐車場に停めて15分程歩いて高台を目指します。 到着するとカメラを設置した方々が並んでおました。 本当に素晴らしい風景でした。 是非行かれる事をおすすめしたいですね。
?? — Google review
(Translated by Google) I stopped by on my way to tour. When I happened to pass by, the tide was receding and a tidal flat had formed, so I took a photo of it 📸 I was glad to be able to see the beautiful scenery of the tidal flats, which have been known as scenic spots since ancient times 👀 There were many families coming to clam hunt. Maybe you can get clams and freshwater clams🐚🦪 (Original) ツーリング途中で立ち寄りました。偶然通りかかると丁度潮が引き干潟が出来ていましたので、写真に納めるました📸 昔からの景勝地として知られている美しい干潟の風景を見れてよかったと思いました👀 潮干狩りに来ている家族連れが沢山来ていました。アサリやシジミが取れるのかも知れませんね🐚🦪
hide4yoshi — Google review
(Translated by Google) In 2022, I went there on one of the few days with a spectacular view. Parking is limited, so we recommend using public transportation. However, you need to be careful as the JR Misumi Line, which is a public transportation system, runs quite infrequently. Since it was a day with a spectacular view, there were about 30 photographers waiting, even though we went an hour and a half before sunset. It was a long wait, but it was worth the wait. It was a spectacular view that I had never seen before, and I remember being so moved that my mouth dropped open. It was a great feeling to have seen the best because I had such a hard time coming to this remote area. Although the conditions are difficult, such as the number of days in a year when you can see the sunset and the tidal flats at the same time, and the location is quite complicated, I highly recommend you come and see it at least once! (Original) 2022年に数回しかない絶景日に行きました。 駐車場が限られているので、公共交通機関で行くのをおすすめします。 しかし、公共交通機関である、jr三角線も本数がかなり少ないので注意が必要です。 絶景日ということもあり、日没の1時間半前に行ったにもかかわらず、カメラマンの方々が30人ほど待機していました。 長い間待ちましたが、待った甲斐がありました。今までに見たことのない絶景で、感動通り越して口がポカーンと開いた状態だったことを覚えています。 辺鄙でくるのに苦労したからこそ、最高のものを見れた実感が非常に大きかったです。 1年で日没と干潟が同時に見れる日がかなり限られていたり、場所がかなり複雑だったりと、色々条件が厳しいところではありますが、是非一度は訪れて見てほしいです!
Abe Yukihiroo — Google review
(Translated by Google) I went in April 2023. It's a beautiful view of the sunset. We recommend going on a day when low tide and sunset coincide. (Original) 2023年の4月に行きました。 夕焼けが良く見える景色です。 干潮と夕焼けが重なる日がオススメです。
しはんチャンネル — Google review
(Translated by Google) Even though it wasn't a tidal flat, it was a very beautiful sunset. The route to the observatory is a little tight, so please be careful if you go by car. *There is a temporary parking lot at the foot of the mountain, but it is a little over 1 km away from the observation deck⤵. (Original) 干潟でなくても、とても綺麗な夕日でした。 展望所までの経路は少しタイトなので、クルマで行ける時は、気を付けてくださいね。※麓に臨時駐車場ありますが、展望所までは1Km少々あります⤵。
しまちゃんしまちゃん — Google review
(Translated by Google) The Ariake Sea, which has the Shimabara Peninsula in the background and has a large tidal range, seems to have something that makes you feel relieved, so it's best to check the tide table in advance if possible. (Original) 島原半島を背景に干満差の大きな有明海は、やはりほっとさせられるなにかがあるようです、出来れば汐見表を事前確認しておくとベター。
かじこ — Google review
(Translated by Google) There were two pieces of heavy machinery, so I couldn't take any photos. When will construction begin? I wonder if it will end. disappointing. But as others have posted, there are toilets, vending machines, and faucets, so it's a good place to take a break from driving. (Original) 重機が2台あり写真は撮れなかった。いつ工事?が終わるのかな。残念。 でも他の方の投稿通り、トイレと自販機と蛇口はあるから、ドライブ休憩にはいいかな。
もちもち — Google review
5

Site of Uto District Office

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(Translated by Google) actually using it. I think this kind of eclectic design is unique to Japan. (Original) 実際に使用している。こういった折衷の意匠は、日本独特のものだと思う。
JIRO N. — Google review
(Translated by Google) Although it is built on a hill and is a historical building, it has been well maintained. Although it is currently in use, it was possible to tour the inside 👍🏻 ̖́- (Original) 高台に建ち、歴史的建造物ながらも、しっかりお手入れされています。 現役で使われていますが、中は見学可能でした‪👍🏻 ̖́-‬
ぽんゆき — Google review
(Translated by Google) This is a building built in 1903. It is currently in active use as a marine technology facility. So I couldn't go inside (I visited on a holiday). The color scheme is beautiful on the outside. Techniques are also used to make mortared exterior walls look like stone. (Original) 明治35年の建物です。現在海洋技術の施設として現役です。ので、中には入れませんでした(訪れたのが休日)。外観は配色が綺麗ですね。モルタル塗りの外壁を石造り風に見せる技術も使われています。
アウトドアマンP — Google review

What's the weather like in Uto?

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