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                   Located near boundary to Oita Prefecture, Ubuyama Village 
                    is the home of this clean water. The spring water is filtrated 
                    through Kokonoe Yama mountains' layers and the nature powerfully 
                    spews out 40 thousand tons of fresh spring water every day. 
                    Popularly used for production of Sake and Shochu liquors, 
                    the water is also suitable for drinking directly at the site. 
                     
                    The entire region is also known for great fishing area for 
                    Yamame trouts. 
                     
                   
                   
                  Location: Tajiri, Ubuyama Village, Aso-Gun, Kumamoto Prefecture 
                    Transportation: Take bus for "Ubuyama" at "Miyaji" 
                    station on JR Hohi Line, drop at "Kami Tajiri" stop 
                    and 30 minutes walk 
                    Contact: Ubuyama Village Tourism Section 81-(0)967-25-2211 
                     
                     
                   
                  
                     
                        
                        Not just drinkable but tastes delicious 
                        (Photo by Ubuyama-mura village office) 
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