Guidebook for Kamou village and around

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Guidebook for Kamou village and around

Food Scene

NINA SOBA, the best soba (buckwheat) noodles in town, nice casual atmosphere, come before noon, especially on week-ends.
そば処にいな
2546 Kamouchō Kamigyūtoku
NINA SOBA, the best soba (buckwheat) noodles in town, nice casual atmosphere, come before noon, especially on week-ends.
Good quality small local sushi restaurant, family run with local fish. 5mn walk from Cocon House. Closed on thursdays.
Sushi Hiro
115-3 Kamouchōkita
Good quality small local sushi restaurant, family run with local fish. 5mn walk from Cocon House. Closed on thursdays.
Japanese style bakery, closed on Tuesdays.
ベーカリーチャタ
2557 Kamouchō Kamigyūtoku
Japanese style bakery, closed on Tuesdays.
Cafe ZENZAI, Nice cosy place, nice food for lunch, and sweet desserts. Lunch and tea time. Go early for the best seats.
蒲生茶廊 zenzai(ぜんざい)
2425 Kamouchō Kamigyūtoku
Cafe ZENZAI, Nice cosy place, nice food for lunch, and sweet desserts. Lunch and tea time. Go early for the best seats.
The best bread around, french style, and a relaxing cafe to eat-in. Early opening for a good morning start.
N＆N
266-2 Kamouchōkita
The best bread around, french style, and a relaxing cafe to eat-in. Early opening for a good morning start.

Sightseeing

A 1500 years old camphor tree will share a bit of his power with you if you ask politely! The largest tree trunk in Japan. The parc behind up the hill is worth the ascent, especially in April for the cherry trees Hanami and November for the red leaves.
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
Giant Camphor Tree of Kamoh
2259-1 Kamouchō Kamigyūtoku
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
A 1500 years old camphor tree will share a bit of his power with you if you ask politely! The largest tree trunk in Japan. The parc behind up the hill is worth the ascent, especially in April for the cherry trees Hanami and November for the red leaves.

Shopping

Washi gallery, japanese paper works by a talented craftsman. Other fabric crafts. Lunch and workshops. (on the right just after the takamaki golf entrance)
和紙ギャラリー
2409-2 Kamouchō Hisasue
Washi gallery, japanese paper works by a talented craftsman. Other fabric crafts. Lunch and workshops. (on the right just after the takamaki golf entrance)

Entertainment & Activities

Funatsu onsen Quality of the water, outdoor onsen
Funatsu Hot Spring
2760 Funatsu
Funatsu onsen Quality of the water, outdoor onsen
FONTANA, New onsen center with outdoor bath, lunch buffet restaurant with local vegetables (shabu-shabu dinner on reservation).
フォンタナの丘かもう
434-1 Kamouchō Hisasue
FONTANA, New onsen center with outdoor bath, lunch buffet restaurant with local vegetables (shabu-shabu dinner on reservation).

Essentials

"kusukusu-kan", local cheap groceries, organic ones with a "JAS" seal. Bread and excellent affordable bentos/takeaway dishes. Open everyday 9am-6pm . Local crafts and souvenirs. 90%local products
蒲生物産館くすくす館
2539-1 Kamouchō Kamigyūtoku
"kusukusu-kan", local cheap groceries, organic ones with a "JAS" seal. Bread and excellent affordable bentos/takeaway dishes. Open everyday 9am-6pm . Local crafts and souvenirs. 90%local products
A-Coop supermarket - Everything you need to cook in Cocon House kitchen at 5mn walk. Open everyday until 7.30pm.
Ａコープ蒲生店
2535 Kamouchō Kamigyūtoku
A-Coop supermarket - Everything you need to cook in Cocon House kitchen at 5mn walk. Open everyday until 7.30pm.

Arts & Culture

SENGANEN - The historical park surrounding the Satsuma lord residence, with Sakurajima volcano view + closeby Iso beach. Connected with Cocon House (Kamou) by direct city bus NB10 in 40mn.
9 preporuka/e lokalaca
Sengan-en
9700-1 Yoshinochō
9 preporuka/e lokalaca
SENGANEN - The historical park surrounding the Satsuma lord residence, with Sakurajima volcano view + closeby Iso beach. Connected with Cocon House (Kamou) by direct city bus NB10 in 40mn.

Parks & Nature

Stunning volcanic range for day hikes. 1 hour by car from Cocon House.
Mount Kirishima
Stunning volcanic range for day hikes. 1 hour by car from Cocon House.