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Tamana City is blessed with abundant natural features — including the Ariake Sea, the Kikuchi River, the Kodaiyama and Kinbu mountain ranges — and is dotted with numerous ancient burial mounds (kofun), providing many historical resources. The area is also active in agriculture (rice, tomatoes and other vegetables, strawberries and mikan) and fisheries (nori seaweed and asari clams). At the northern foothills of Kodaiyama is Tamana Onsen, boasting over 1,300 years of history and excellent spring quality, while in the southern part of the city is Koten Onsen, the setting for Natsume Sōseki’s renowned work "Kusamakura". Located between the Kumamoto and Fukuoka metropolitan areas, the city has good transport connections—nearby are the JR Kagoshima Main Line, the Kyushu Longitudinal Expressway, and the Ariake Ferry. From Shin-Tamana Station it takes about 40 minutes to Hakata, 1 hour 20 minutes to Kagoshima, and 3.5 hours to Osaka, making the northern part of the prefecture accessible not only throughout Kyushu but also as a possible day-trip destination from the Kansai area.玉名市は、有明海、菊池川、小岱山及び金峰山系の山々などの豊かな自然や多数の古墳が点在するなど、数多くの歴史的資源に恵まれています。また、米やトマトをはじめとする野菜、イチゴやみかんなどの果実類の農産物や、ノリやアサリなどの水産業が盛んです。
市の北部、小岱山の麓には1300余年の歴史と泉質の優秀さを誇る玉名温泉、一方市の南部には夏目漱石の代表作「草枕」の舞台となった小天温泉があります。
熊本都市圏と福岡都市圏の中間に位置し、JR鹿児島本線や九州縦貫自動車道、有明フェリーなどを近隣に有し、交通の便に恵まれた地域です。
新玉名駅から博多までは40分、鹿児島まで1時間20分、大阪までは3時間半で結び、県北地域にとって九州管内はもとより関西圏が日帰りできるエリアです。

Ashikita Town is located in the southern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, surrounded by the sea and mountains, offering a peaceful town where you can experience nature throughout the four seasons. One of its attractions is the numerous hot springs available at reasonable prices. With two interchanges, it is a convenient area for outings to Kumamoto City and beyond.芦北町は熊本県の南部に位置し、海と山に囲まれ四季折々の自然を感じることができるおだやかな町です。町内にはお手頃な料金で入れる温泉が多数あるのも魅力の一つ。インターチェンジが2か所あり、熊本市内や県外へのお出かけにも便利な地域です。
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Ashikita Town is located in the southern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, surrounded by the sea and mountains, offering a peaceful town where you can experience nature in all four seasons. One of its attractions is the numerous hot springs available at reasonable prices. With two interchanges, it is a convenient area for outings to Kumamoto City and beyond.芦北町は熊本県の南部に位置し、海と山に囲まれ四季折々の自然を感じることができるおだやかな町です。町内にはお手頃な料金で入れる温泉が多数あるのも魅力の一つ。インターチェンジが2か所あり、熊本市内や県外へのお出かけにも便利な地域です。
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Wamizu Town is conveniently located with access to the Kyushu Expressway via the Kikusuikan IC. Surrounded by the clear streams of the Kikuchi River and mountains, it offers a natural environment for a relaxed lifestyle, with active production of agricultural products such as rice and eggplants. The Eda Funayama Kofun, the birthplace of Shiso Kanekuri, and the high-quality Makiwa Onsen attract many visitors from across the prefecture.和水町は、九州自動車道の菊水ICがあり、交通の便に恵まれています。菊池川の清流や山々に囲まれた自然溢れる環境で、のんびりとした暮らしができ、米やナスなど農産物の生産も盛んです。江田船山古墳、金栗四三の生家や良質な泉質を誇る三加和温泉は、県内各地から多くの人が訪れています。
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Uto City is located in the heart of Kyushu. It is situated at the junction of National Route 3, which connects the north and south of Kyushu, and the JR Kagoshima Main Line that runs along it, as well as National Route 57 that runs east-west across the Uto Peninsula and the junction of the JR Misumi Line. It features excellent access to Fukuoka, Kumamoto City, and Kagoshima. Additionally, while there is abundant natural scenery of mountains and the sea, there are also large commercial facilities, allowing for a "just right rural living" experience. Starting from the fiscal year 2024, there will be a focus on policies for permanent residency and relocation, including subsidies of up to 1 million yen for acquiring new homes in the western region, subsidies for acquiring vacant house bank properties, and various subsidies for newlywed households to cover costs incurred when starting a new life.宇土市は九州のどまんなかです。九州を南北につなぐ国道3号およびそれに沿って走るJR鹿児島本線、宇土半島を東西に走る国道57号、JR三角線の分岐点にある宇土市。福岡や熊本市内、鹿児島方面への好アクセスが特長です。また、海山の自然が多い一方大型商業施設などもあり、「ちょうどいい田舎ぐらし」ができます。そして、令和6年度からは定住移住施策に力をいれており、西部地域に新築住宅を取得した場合、上限100万円まで出る補助金や、空き家バンク物件を取得した場合の補助金や、新婚世帯に対して、新生活をスタートする際にかかった費用が出る補助金など様々な補助金が拡充しています。
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Uto City is located in the heart of Kyushu. It is situated at the junction of National Route 3, which connects the north and south of Kyushu, and the JR Kagoshima Main Line that runs along it, as well as National Route 57 that runs east-west across the Uto Peninsula and the junction of the JR Misumi Line. It features excellent access to Fukuoka, Kumamoto City, and Kagoshima. In addition to abundant natural scenery of mountains and the sea, there are also large commercial facilities, making it possible to enjoy a "just right rural life." Furthermore, starting from the fiscal year 2024, the city is focusing on policies for permanent residency and relocation, offering various subsidies such as up to 1 million yen for acquiring newly built houses in the western region, subsidies for acquiring vacant house bank properties, and subsidies for newlywed households to cover costs incurred when starting a new life.宇土市は九州のどまんなかです。九州を南北につなぐ国道3号およびそれに沿って走るJR鹿児島本線、宇土半島を東西に走る国道57号、JR三角線の分岐点にある宇土市。福岡や熊本市内、鹿児島方面への好アクセスが特長です。また、海山の自然が多い一方大型商業施設などもあり、「ちょうどいい田舎ぐらし」ができます。そして、令和6年度からは定住移住施策に力をいれており、西部地域に新築住宅を取得した場合、上限100万円まで出る補助金や、空き家バンク物件を取得した場合の補助金や、新婚世帯に対して、新生活をスタートする際にかかった費用が出る補助金など様々な補助金が拡充しています。
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Located in the northwestern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, this lush town is on the border with Fukuoka Prefecture. It has access to the Minami-Kan IC of the Kyushu Expressway. Town information熊本県の北西部に位置し、福岡県との県境にある緑豊かな町です。九州縦貫自動車道南関ICを有しています。
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Kikuchi City is a nature-rich town filled with water and greenery, starting with the Kikuchi Valley. The agricultural and livestock products nurtured by this rich nature are all delicious, with rice, water-grown burdock, and beef receiving high praise both inside and outside the prefecture. Furthermore, it has good transportation access, being located about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Fukuoka City by expressway, 40 minutes from Kumamoto City, and about 30 minutes from Kumamoto Airport.菊池市は、菊池渓谷をはじめ水と緑あふれる自然豊かなまちです。
また、豊かな自然が育む農畜産物はどれも美味しく、米や水田ごぼう、牛肉などは県内外から高い評価を得ています。
さらに、交通アクセスも良く、福岡市から高速で1時間30分、熊本市から40分、熊本空港から30分程度という位置にあります。
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