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Seiwa Kogen no Yado
0967-82-3300
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Access to Seiwa Plateau Astronomical Observatory

There are currently no construction sites, so you can access the facility via the regular route.First, please head to Roadside Station Seiwa Bunraku Mura in Yamato Town.If you are coming from the Kumamoto direction, turn left about 100m after the roadside station (there is a signpost), and if you are coming from the Miyazaki direction, turn right about 100m before the roadside station (there is a signpost), which will lead to the route to the observatory.Then, follow the guide sign to your destination.It is about 15 minutes from the roadside station.



　　　　　　　　　
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Hotel Name

Seiwa Kogen no Yado

Address

1238-14 Imuta, Yamato Town, Kamimashiki County, Kumamoto Prefecture

Telephone number

0967-82-3300

Notes

60 minutes from the expressway (Oike Takayama IC, Matsubase IC) towards Takachiho, 40 minutes from Minamiaso Village, 15 minutes from Roadside Station Seiwa Bunraku Mura

  • When arriving by car

    *51km to the east from the "Mifune IC" on the Kyushu Expressway(About 1 hour 15 minutes)
    *54 km to the east from "Matsubase IC" on the Kyushu Expressway(About 1 hour 15 minutes)
    *About 1 hour 15 minutes from Kumamoto Airport
    *About 1 hour 45 minutes from JR Kumamoto Station

    【Kumamoto City】
    ・Kyushu Expressway"Kashima JCT"
    Kyushu Chuo Expressway Roadside Station Seiwa Bunraku Mura Oike Takayama IC → Yamato Nakashima Nishi IC → National Route 445 towards Yabe / Takachiho → National Route 218 “Roadside Station Seiwa Bunraku Mura” → “Roadside Station Seiwa Bunraku Mura” to Takachiho 200m ahead turn left (north direction) → Follow the sign "Seiwa Plateau Astronomical Observatory".

    【Matsubase direction of Matsubase】
    ・Kyushu Expressway"Matsubase IC" → National Route 218 towards Yabe / Takachiho → National Route 218"Roadside Station Seiwa Bunraku Mura" → "Roadside Station Seiwa Bunraku Mura" to "Roadside Station Seiwa Bunraku Mura" to Takachiho 200m ahead turn left (north direction) → Follow the sign "Seiwa Plateau Astronomical Observatory".

    【Aso area】
    *Kiyomizu Pass route via Kiyomizu Pass (Prefectural Route 319) is not recommended due to its narrow width.
    *We will guide you through two ways.
    ① National Highway 325 Minami Aso → Takamori Town → National Route 265 toward Yamato Town National Route 218 “Roadside Station Seiwa Bunraku Mura” (north direction) → Follow the signs for Seiwa Plateau Astronomical Observatory
    ② From National Route 265, turn right at the traffic light immediately after exiting the Nisemoto Tunnel, Prefectural Route 141 → Follow the signs for Seiwa Plateau Astronomical Observatory(Some sections have narrow roads.Please be careful)
    *National Route 265 Sugeo → Prefectural Prefectural Route 141 → Observatory is also available
    【Takachiho area】
    *We do not recommend the Prefectural Route 319 from National Route 218 because it is narrow.
    ・National Route 218 to Kumamoto
    →Turn right before 200m on National Route 218"Roadside Station Seiwa Bunraku Mura"(North direction)
    →Follow the sign for "Seiwa Plateau Astronomical Observatory".

    【Upon arrival】
    ・In winter, please come with winter tires.

    【Road / region information】
    ・There is no construction information.

  • If you come by bus

    *Route buses can only reach "Roadside station, Seiwa Bunraku Mura".
    Please take a taxi from "Roadside Station / Seiwa Bunraku Mura" to "Seiwa Plateau Astronomical Observatory".
    Nearest taxi company:Seiwa taxi(Tel:0967-82-2039)

    *Please be sure to check the time as there are only a few buses.
    Inquiries about bus:Kumamoto Bus Hamamachi Sales Office(Tel:0967-72-1151)

    *If you stay overnight, you can also pick up and drop off between "Roadside Station / Seiwa Bunraku Mura" and "Seiwa Plateau Astronomical Observatory".When booking your stay, please inform us of your desired pick-up and expected arrival time.

    【Kumamoto City】
    　・Sakuramachi Bus Terminal(Platform 1)
    　↓ M3-2 for "Tsujun Sanso"
    　↓ Transfer at "Hamamachi" bound for "Mamihara"
    　↓ Get off at Seiwa Bunraku Mura


    【Express bus】*Please check the homepage of each bus company.
    　●Fukuoka / Fukuoka Airport - Nobeoka(Gokase):Nishi Nippon Railroad,Miyazaki Kotsu
    　・Get off at Yamato Town
    　↓ Kumamoto Bus"Hamamachi" transfer"Mamihara"
    　↓ Get off at Seiwa Bunraku Mura

    　●Limited express Takachiho Kumamoto- Nobeoka:Kyushu Sanko Bus
    　・Get off at "Mamihara Nakatsuru"
    　↓ Kumamoto Bus"Mamihara" transfer"Hamamachi"
    　↓ Get off at Seiwa Bunraku Mura

  • Nearby store information

    *It corresponds to the number on the map

    ① Contact Shop Seiwa(Super 100 yen shop)　Tel:0967-82-2791
    　Opening Hours:9:00 to 18:30(Open 365 days)

    ② Daily YAMAZAKI(convenience store)　Tel:0967-82-3171
    　Opening Hours:From 6:00 to 21:00(Open daily)

    ③ Ajisen Ramen(ramen)　Tel:0967-82-3212
    　Opening Hours:From 11:00 to 21:00(Closed on Wednesdays)

    ④ Udon Shin(Udon,Set meal)　Tel:0967-82-2505
    　(Thursday closed)

    ⑤Cafe 218(Western food)　Tel:0967-72-9176
    　Opening Hours:From 11:30 to 15:00,From 18:00 to 22:00(Irregular holidays)

    ⑥ Soba Bunraku(Soba noodles)　Tel:0967-82-3232
    　Opening Hours:From 11:00 to 18:00(Open daily)

    ⑦Café Cereal(Pasta pizza)　Tel:0967-72-9300
    　Opening Hours:From 11:00 to 20:00(Closed on Tuesdays)

    ⑧ Goto Liquor Shop(Liquor,food)　Tel:0967-82-2851
    　Opening Hours:~ 21: 00(Open daily)
    　*2 minutes by car from Seiwa Plateau Astronomical Observatory