Misato, Kumamoto / 日本一の石段（釈迦院御坂遊歩道）
Japan's Longest Stone Stairway (Shakain Misaka)
Kumamoto's pride, Japan's longest stone stairway, with 3,333 steps, built on "Misaka", the main approach to Shakain temple, using famous stones from 10 places in Japan and granite from 7 countries. There are rest areas and toilets on the way, and the "Attack the Nippon-ichi" event is held every November.
Last official check
26 Sept 2026
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Next scheduled check
25 Dec 2026
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- Getting there
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- Getting there
About 50 minutes by Kumamoto Bus (to Tomochi) from the Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
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Address: Misato, Kumamoto (Japanese address: 熊本県下益城郡美里町坂本)
Official site: https://kumamoto.guide/spots/detail/12143
Location
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- Busiest days
"Attack the Nippon-ichi" is held every November.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Busiest season
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- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://kumamoto.guide/spots/detail/12143Access, description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.