Minamata Ashikita Footpath 2026: Minamata Tour, Connecting to the Future Course

About this event

The 'Minamata Ashikita Footpath' is one of three guided programs walking alongside local guides through Tsunagi with its sake breweries and arched stone bridge, Sashiki at the foot of castle ruins, and Minamata with its sea and mandarin orange groves. In this 'Minamata Tour, Connecting to the Future Course,' participants can gaze at the sea, walk through history, and cultivate a path to the future. It is an appealing walking event where you can encounter local cuisine as well as scenery and people made accessible only through walking on foot. The meeting spot is the Eco Park Minamata parking lot, with departure scheduled around 10:00 AM. The distance is approximately 6.2km, taking around 3 hours. Capacity is limited to 30 people. The participation fee is 3,000 yen (including bento lunch, snacks, and insurance), and children under elementary school age can join for free. Payment is made in cash at the reception desk on the day. Comfortable walking shoes and clothing, drinks, and rain gear are required. The event will be held in light rain but cancelled in the event of severe weather.

Venue

Eco Park Minamata

1-231-12 Shiomicho, Minamata, Kumamoto 867-0054