Scenic Japan from the Water

Because inlet of Matsushima-Wan floats like Ougi from the mountaintop in a certain highland behind sokansan and is seen, it is called Oogiya.

photo by HAKONE ZENZAN

The Nagabei wall (242m long) lying on the opposite side of the river makes for beautiful scenery while strolling down the path, and is the longest of the Kumamoto Castle walls.

A grave said to be that of famed swordsman Miyamoto Musashi is also located within the park grounds.