To my freshman, "freshers," students who have moved to Kumamoto this spring and are looking for something new to do in Kumamoto: Here are a few places to check out after you have seen the castle (The castle really is amazing, but maybe waiting a month or two for the crazy crowds to disappear is a good idea).
Check out:
1. Suizenji Park - Have MACHA in the tea house, and say hello to this duck, who will certainly come greet you if you buy fish food
2. 500 RAKKAN- The 500 Buddhas carved on the hillside of Mt. Kimpo. Take time to look at all their faces. I was told that if you look hard enough, you can find a face that reflects your feelings right now....and you must sit and meditate in the cave where Miyamoto Musashi hung out when he was in Kumamoto.
3. Flea Markets- There is one almost every weekend at FoodPal, or every few months at the GranMesse Exhibition Center.
4. Kami-Ura Street (The street parallel to Kamitori and Namikizaka a block in the direction of Route 3) There are so many fun, cheap and happening restaurants, and shops here!
5. Toichi Okonomiyaki Shop - Open just at night, but sooooo delicious! From the Shimotori Core 21 Pachinko, turn toward the Densha-dori, walk about 5 minutes, past DONKIHOTE shop, on your right ( a small, sliding wood door).
I am sleepy, so I will think of more and post later!
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