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News & Events
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24 Oct 27 Nov
Takeo Autumn Kiln Opening 2026
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01 Aug 12 Oct
Takeo Lights: A Hot-Spring Town Stays Up After Dark, Just for This Season
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02 Oct 04 Oct
Castle Town Kumamoto Recovery Support Market
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02 Oct 01 Nov
Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake Recovery Project Autumn Kumamoto Castle Festival: Shiroakari
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29 Aug 29 Nov
Rokko Meets Art: Three Months of Contemporary Work on a Mountaintop
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Travel Info
Prepare for your trip to West Japan with these helpful tips.
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- Access
- Visit various popular tourist destinations and discover the charm of Western Japan.
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- Transit Passes
- Discover the many travel passes that can connect visitors to different destinations around West Japan.
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- Official Tourist Guide
- Please refer to the official tourist guides of each local government.
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- Information Center
- Please click here for information on tourist information centers in each local government.
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- Emergency Contact
- If a disaster or medical emergency occurs while traveling in Japan, please see here.
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- Useful Information
- We also provide other useful information for traveling in West Japan.