2026 Nishihara Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in February)

#DomesticTravelRecord Aso has many cafes with great views and stylish cafes! Here are two cafes that stand out from the rest! 📍Boketto Forest About 7 minutes by car from Kumamoto Airport. A spot in the forest with a variety store and cafes! We had a cake set at a cafe called ar ♪ The cakes look cute too 🍰 The variety store has a camping equipment store, a store selling accessories such as necklaces and clothes, and more. There are four restaurants, cafes and variety stores in this forest. 📍Boketto 834-27 Nuda, Nishihara-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto 861-2403 ⏰10:00 to 18:00 📝 We arrived around 10:00 so the store was empty. 👍Recommendation: It's close to the airport, so it's recommended to go there on the first or last day of your trip🚗Free parking🆓📍gran .do.ma Grand Doma Minamiaso Location: 3232-61 Kawakage, Minamiaso-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture, 869-1411 Business days: Open only on weekends and holidays (12:00 to 15:00) Parking: Yes, freeA cafe with a great view of Mt. Aso! There was a wide selection of cafe and lunch menus♪I had banana juice♪It seemed like reservations were required for the terrace seats, so I used the indoor seats♪ I'm happy that you can see the majestic Mt. Aso from both the indoor and terrace seats♪ #AsoGourmet #AsoTourism #KumamotoTourism

#DomesticTravelRecord I took advantage of the three-day weekend to go on a trip to Kumamoto♪I stopped by Boketto Forest, a 7-minute drive from Kumamoto Airport. It's a complex in the forest with a variety store and a cafe. I had a cake set at the cafe called ar inside the forest♪Their special tableware is cute and a treat for both the eyes and the tongue. The lunch menu is healthy and uses organic vegetables. I'd like to come here for lunch someday♪The variety store has a camping equipment store, a store selling accessories such as necklaces and clothes, and more. There are four restaurants, cafes and variety stores in this forest. It's about time for the autumn leaves to change color, so be sure to check it out♪📍Boketto 834-27 Nuda, Nishihara-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture 861-2403 ⏰10:00-18:00📝I arrived around 10:00 so the store was empty. 👍Recommendation: It's close to the airport, so it's recommended to go on the first or last day of your trip 🚗Free parking🆓 I rented a car and headed there first! #100 Travel Styles #Kumamoto Tourism #Kumamoto Gourmet #Aso Tourism #Aso Trip

Pierre de Ronsard The restaurant is located 15 minutes by car from Kumamoto Airport 🍽 The restaurant has been open since 2004! → Meals Only course meals are available. 1. Soup 2. Appetizer 3. Main 4. Coffee 5. Dessert 6. You can drink one more coffee on the terrace ☺️ ※If you leave a little of the salad and mix it with the pasta, it will be delicious again ☝️ After the meal, the owner will guide you through the restaurant's rose garden 🌹 Address: 967-10 Komori, Nishihara-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture Atmosphere/Facilities: Calm atmosphere, reservations required Recommended points: The food is delicious and the view is great ✨ The scent of roses fills the restaurant 🌹 Average price: 3,000 yen and up Budget per person: 4,000 yen #t2203 #gourmettrip #breathtakingview #gourmet #coupletrip #gw2022jp

📍 Basic Information 🏝 Name: boketto — A facility themed around "A Forest That Awakens the Spirit of Life" 📮 Address: 834-27 Futa, Nishihara-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture ☎ Phone: 096-285-3544 ⏰ Business Hours (Reference)   ・ar (Restaurant/Cafe) Brunch 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Dinner 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Reservations Required)   ・Other Shops and Facilities: Generally 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Based on online and travel guide information) 📅 Closed: Irregular (Check the facility page for details) 🚗 Parking: On-site parking available (some travel guides state "free parking available") --- ✨ Attractions boketto The concept of the hotel is to "make the most of the forest." The building was designed to minimize disruption to nature, with large windows and a conscious effort to allow visitors to experience the four seasons of the forest. Dotted throughout the forest is a complex of facilities including a restaurant, cafe, general store, art gallery, rental space, and more. Many reviews from visitors include comments such as "You can see the greenery from the spacious windows," "The food is delicious and made with mainly organic and local ingredients," and "There's lots to see, including miscellaneous goods, furniture, and accessories." #TravelWithPochiKatsu

📍 Basic Information 🏝 Name: ar (Al) / Organic Restaurant ar (inside boketto) 📮 Address: 834-27, Fuda, Nishihara-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture ⏰ Business Hours: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Lunch/Cafe Open)     Dinner Hours: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Reservations Required) 📅 Closed: Irregular holidays. Advance reservations recommended 💰 Budget: Lunch around 1,000-2,000 yen; bistro-style dinner courses also available 🚗 Parking: Parking available within the boketto Forest Complex --- ✨ Attractions In a space that blends in with the forest, we offer dishes made with organic ingredients, from vegetables and fish to meat and seasonings. While lunch is available without reservations on some days, advance reservations are required for dinner, and a set menu is also available for special anniversaries. -- 🍽 Featured Menus & Customer Reviews Reviews have reported that the course menu includes "organic vegetable salad → cold sweet potato potage → fish dish (shrimp, squid, and scallop gratin) → koji-marinated Aso pork." Some reviews mention the "4,400 yen lunch course," citing high satisfaction in both quantity and quality. Reviews have noted that both the interior and exterior of the restaurant have an appealing forest-like atmosphere. Some have visited without reservations only to be turned away due to full capacity, so it's reassuring to make a reservation beforehand. #TravelWithPochiKatsu

We were looking for something kid-friendly around Aso and were so glad to discover Rakunoh Mother’s Aso Milk Bokujo. This spacious farm turned out to be a great find—not just for the kids, but for us adults too. One of the highlights was how hands-on the experience was. The children loved interacting with the animals—feeding, petting, and just observing them up close. There were goats, cows, and many other farm animals roaming around the grounds. The surprise of the day? A goat race! It was lively and silly fun, and we even got to place bets on which goat would win. The kids got really into it, cheering for their chosen goat. The farm itself is quite spread out, making it a nice place to stroll and explore. One area of the farm demonstrated the milking process, which was both educational and entertaining, especially for the younger ones who had never seen it before. At the entrance, there’s a little shop selling fresh milk and other dairy products made on-site. The milk was incredibly fresh and creamy—it was such a treat. It’s the kind of place where you can really taste the difference. Overall, Rakunoh Mother’s Aso Milk Bokujo was a wholesome and enjoyable stop. The kids had a blast with all the animal interactions and fun activities, and I got to enjoy some of the freshest milk I’ve had in a while. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the Aso area and looking for something the whole family can enjoy. #summervacay #AsoMilkBokujo #RakunohMothersFarm #AsoWithKids #FamilyTravelJapan #GoatRace #FarmFun #AsoAttractions #KidFriendlyJapan #AnimalEncounters #FreshMilkJapan #KumamotoTravel #AsoFarmExperience #HandsOnFun #JapanWithKids #CountrysideJapan #japan #japantrip #kyushu #kyushutrip

#Spring0yenTrip Aso Milk Farm is an attractive spot where you can interact with animals, experience crafts, and enjoy delicious food. The admission fee is reasonable at 400 yen for ages 3 and over, and a variety of activities are available, including milking, pony riding, and feeding. Handmade experiences such as making butter, cheese, and sausages are also popular, making it perfect for families. In addition, we recommend the buffet restaurant "Mother's Kitchen," where you can enjoy dishes made with fresh milk and cheese produced on the farm, and "Moo Moo Soft House," where you can taste rich soft serve ice cream. The vast grounds are filled with walking spots such as a splash pond and seasonal flower fields, so you can enjoy it all day long. It was a heartwarming experience to interact with animals and enjoy delicious food while enjoying the nature of Aso.

#DomesticTravelRecord When you think of famous places for sightseeing in Aso, Mt. Aso and Kusasenri come to mind, but there are many other places to see! On the way to Mt. Aso, we stopped by Tawarayama Exchange Center Moenosato, which has cosmos fields and open fields. And in the mandarin orange orchard on the premises, there is a statue of Nami from One Piece! There are several places in Kumamoto's tourist spots where statues of One Piece characters have been erected as part of a reconstruction support project. One of them is Moenosato. Maybe you could make searching for One Piece character statues your travel goal? ! Moenosato Exchange Center sells locally grown vegetables, souvenirs, and light snacks at its stalls, so it's recommended to buy lunch here and enjoy a picnic! All the restaurants in Aso are crowded, so this might be a hidden gem for lunch! 📍Spot name: Tawarayama Exchange Center Moenosato Address: 2115-3 Komori, Nishihara-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture, 861-2402 Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm Parking available

#0yentripnovember Rakunou Mothers Aso Milk Farm 📍Address: 3944-1 Kawahara, Nishihara-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto 861-2404 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-17:00 I went to Aso Milk Farm! It was summer, so the flowers🌻 were blooming and it was very beautiful! There were lots of animals, including cows🐮, horses🐎 and sheep🐏 (^^) They also sold milk, which was very delicious (^^) It seems like you can try out a lot of different things, so it's a fun place to bring your kids too! Please go and check it out!

boketto 834-27 Nuda, Nishihara-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto 861-2403 About 35 minutes by car from Kumamoto Station Free parking available A very stylish and atmospheric location that makes you feel like you're in the middle of a forest. The restaurant & cafe and the general store are both stylish. The entire site is surrounded by greenery, making it a very relaxing place. There are two restaurants where you can eat and drink. I had lunch at one of them, organic restaurant ar. The pork was sweet and delicious. There are tableware, clothes, accessories, and other general goods, as well as wine and furniture stores, and there are so many exciting things to see. It's close to the airport, so I recommend it. #Travelingwithme #KumamotoTourism

This farm 🚜 is quite a surprise 😲, in addition to the milk 🥛 section, this time I just want to introduce its lunch buffet 🍽️, マザーズキッチン (Mother's Kitchen 👩🍳) For only 1800 yen 💴 you can eat local organic natural fresh 🍃 local cuisine, most importantly its fresh milk 🥛 and cheese 🧀, this price is worth the ticket price 💰, so you may wish to enjoy this buffet 🍽️ at noon 🕛. His cheese🧀 also won the World cheese award🏆, the milk is quite smooth🥰, he also has a kind of coffee flavor milk☕️ also makes people relish😋, the buffet is very rich🍛, cold plates🥗, cooked food🍗 are available, even horse meat🐴 is also provided. らくのうマザーズAsu Miruku Ranch🐮 Translation: Dairy Farmers Land Aso Milk Ranch📍 3944-1 Kawara, Nishihara Village, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture📌 #June Good Places 2024 #Free Lounge Change on Member Day 27th of every month #Register for June Hotel Sleeper #Star Writer June vlog

Bokket is located in Nishihara Village, Kumamoto. A complex with a restaurant, select shop, winery, and architectural office that suddenly appears in the middle of a forest. Time flows slowly here, with stylish buildings in the middle of the forest. We had lunch here🍽️ We were with our children, but we could enjoy casual French food without feeling too formal. It was a good experience for the children😊 You can also take out organic bread, cakes, and fresh vegetables. There are two stores, Bistro Garden, where you can enjoy a course menu, and ar, where you can enjoy a la carte meals. The select shop has everything from stylish miscellaneous goods to clothes, and I ended up buying a vase. I'm happy to have found a unique item😄 The greenery is beautiful, so I'd like to go there every season. It's about a 30-minute drive from Kumamoto city. It's a little far away, but it's worth the trip, so please check it out😊 #KumamotoTourism #KumamotoGourmet #bokket #bistrogarden Address: 834-27 Nuda, Nishihara-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture, 861-2403

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[boketto] Introducing the restaurant in this facility, "ar" is pronounced "aru" 🍷 They serve a variety of dishes that will make you forget time, with an emphasis on organic ingredients down to the last detail. ☝️This is a restaurant that you can't go wrong with if you're planning a special occasion! We ordered the course menu for about 10,000 yen. It was very delicious, so please stop by if you come to Kumamoto ☺️ By the way, there are other facilities in the store besides the restaurant, so please check out their official website or Instagram for details. ⭐︎ーーーーーーーーーーー⭐︎ーーーーーーーーーー⭐︎ Address: 834-27 Nuda, Nishihara-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture, 861-2403 Atmosphere: A wonderful space where you can forget about time Recommended point: Food made with organic ingredients down to the last detail Average price: Lunch 3000JPY~ / Dinner 7000~14000JPY #Couple trip #Gourmet #Gourmet trip #Mountain climbing #Gourmet food #Kumamoto #Restaurant