Kumamoto: Hilly Daikonbo and a Paper Lantern Museum

By Andrew on July 18, 2011 in Japan

Kumamoto Mt. Daikonbo - Japan Photos

Daikonbo

It’s nice to reminisce. Prior to creating this website, I had many adventures. Some are worth sharing. This post series is one of them. Enjoy.

Kumamoto Circle Gate - Japan Photos

Two summers ago, one of my coworkers and his wife were nice enough to drive me about two hours south of Fukuoka prefecture in Japan to Kumamoto prefecture. Kumamoto is quite beautiful and has many parts that seem completely untouched by modernization or foreign influence.

The Mount Aso region (specifically a peak called Mt. Daikonbo) is where we went and it was stunning. My pictures woefully fail to capture the grandeur of the vistas. The peak was crowded by tourists, however, I was glad to find that all other visitors were Japanese. Although I enjoy meeting other foreigners, traveling to places that seem a common destination for natives somehow makes the trip feel more culturally authentic.

Kumamoto Daikonbo Parachuter - Japan Photos Kumamoto Daikonbo Pilots - Japan Photos

Kumamoto Daikonbo Observers - Japan Photos

Paper Lantern Museum

After soaking in the great view from Mt. Daikonbo, we headed to a small town in Kumamoto called Yamaga that is famous for its paper lanterns and the Yachiyo-za Kabuki theater.

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10 Responses to Kumamoto: Hilly Daikonbo and a Paper Lantern Museum

  1. Nomadic Samuel July 19, 2011 at 10:51 pm #

    This looks like such a scenic and serene place to visit.

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    • Andrew July 19, 2011 at 11:12 pm #

      It definitely was. Thanks for stopping by Nomadic Samuel!

      Reply
  2. Kris Koeller July 19, 2011 at 5:03 am #

    I agree with the other comments. Looks like a lovely place.

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    • Andrew July 19, 2011 at 4:08 pm #

      Thanks Kris. I should let you know that Lori and I love getting your comments. We usually use you as the gold standard for visitors to our site.

      Reply
  3. Bambi1o1 July 19, 2011 at 2:31 am #

    Another great work for Mr.Andrew. I seriously love all your work, it inspires me to get better as an apiring photographer and as a person, thank you for sharing your works to the world. I wish you the best in everything.

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    • Andrew July 19, 2011 at 5:12 pm #

      Thanks Bambi1o1! It’s encouragement like that which keeps me going! I hope you stay tuned to this site and look forward to more comments and interaction.

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  4. flipnomad July 18, 2011 at 10:40 pm #

    gorgeous pictures man… first one looks like a painting… really beautiful…

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    • Andrew July 18, 2011 at 11:17 pm #

      Thanks for the encouragement! I was checking out your web site also. Very quality! You should consider submitting a guest post! I would love to host something from you! Let me know :-)
      Andrew

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      • flipnomad July 18, 2011 at 11:22 pm #

        thanks for the invite man :-) sure… i’ll send you an email ;-)

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        • Andrew July 19, 2011 at 4:06 pm #

          Most excellent. I (and others, I’m sure) look forward to it.

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