Many Spectacular scenery of Mountains, Hot Springs, Waterfalls, and Water Bridges“Have you heard about “The Land of Fire" and “The Land of Water”?”Kumamoto is a prefecture located in the western part of the Kyushu region. Kumamoto has two seemingly contradictory nicknames, "the land of fire" and “the land of water.”To the east of Kumamoto, Mt. Aso, an active volcano with one of the world’s largest calderas (a large depression created by volcanic activity), creates a magnificent landscape. This is the reason why it is called “Fire Country”. On the other hand, it rains a lot around Mt. Aso, and Kumamoto is blessed with abundant groundwater and is known for its delicious water. That's why it's called "Land of Water." ©熊本県観光連盟