Kikuchi Valley

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Kikuchi Valley is the located in Aso and Kikuchi, Kumamoto cities in Kumamoto Prefecture, on the island of Kyushu, Japan. It is the source of the Kikuchi River. The valley is an area known for its resorts and autumn leaves.^{[citation needed]}

The area around the outer rim of Mount Aso is concealed by fir, hemlock, elm, and broadleaf trees. Water from the Aso Kujū National Park has been chosen as one of Japan's top 100 sources of mineral water by the Ministry of the Environment.^[1] The area is home to several waterfalls, which have made Japan’s top 100 waterfalls list, and rapids.

A number of drowning accidents have occurred in the area.^{[citation needed]}