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One other Hinokage-cho option is the Kyukamura Minami-Aso, 30 kilometres away from the city's centre.

Attractions and Hotels Near Hinokage-cho

Once you have explored Hinokage-cho, you should make time to explore more of the Kyushu and Okinawa area. Kyushu and Okinawa is blessed with beaches and mountains, along with common Kyushu and Okinawa destinations like the ruins. Popular activities in this part of Japan include mountain biking, hiking and horse riding.

Minamiaso is 40 kilometres to the northwest of Hinokage-cho and is home to the Yusui Tunnel Park and Mt. Aso. Should you wish to spend a few nights in Minamiaso, check out the room rates at the Hotel Greenpia Minami Aso and Bettei Soan. 45 kilometres to the northwest of Hinokage-cho you'll find Bochu, home to the Aso Plaza Hotel and Aso Villa Park Hotel & Spa Resort. If you stay in Bochu, be sure to explore Sensuikyou Ropeway and Mount Nakadake.

65 kilometres from Hinokage-cho is Kumamoto, a regional centre with a population of 650000, home to great places to see like the Kengun Shrine, Kenritsu Library and the Suizenji Gardens. The Tatsuta Nature Park and Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School are also worth checking out. Kikunan Onsen UBL Hotel and Hotel Nikko Kumamoto are just a couple of recommended accommodations in Kumamoto.

If you are into sports and want to watch local games, you could make a trip to KKWing Stadium, which is located to the west of Hinokage-cho. Those wanting to stay close by can make a choice from the Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Airport Kikuyo and the Green Rich Hotel Aso Kumamoto Airport.

Kumamoto Airport is the most practical airport for flying into Hinokage-cho and is 55 kilometres from the centre of town. If you choose to stay nearby, try the Hotel Route-Inn Kumamoto Oozu Ekimae or the Hotel Vista Kumamoto Airport.