Kumamoto City

Centered around Kumamoto Castle, one of the Three Great Castles of Japan, the city retains the castle town culture to this day. In the Shinmachi/Furumachi area, located between Kumamoto Castle and Kumamoto Station, many long-established stores with over 200 years of history are still in business today. Many people visit Suizen-ji Joju-en Garden, a famous garden in the city, to enjoy the beauty of Japanese gardens.

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Famous Spots in Kumamoto City

  • Kumamoto Castle

    One of the Three Great Castles of Japan. Currently, a special passageway allows visitors to observe the progress of restoration work following the 2016 earthquake....

  • Suizenji Jojuen (Suizenji Park)

    The garden boasts 400 years of history. You can enjoy the beauty of the garden and the seasonal nature centered around a pond created by...

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Experience in Kumamoto City

Kumamoto Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed...
6h (approx.)
22,000yen
Samurai Experience: Discover the Spirit of...
1h 40min(approx.)
23,000yen
Kumamoto Castle Town Walking Tour with...
3h (approx.)
15,000yen
Josaien Kimono Rental and Dressing Private...
2h (approx.)
5,500yen
Calligraphy and Matcha in a Warm...
3h 30min(approx.)
23,000yen

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Access

By Air:
Haneda Airport ~ Kumamoto Airport : Approx. 2hr.

Itami Airport ~ Kumamoto Airport : Approx. 1hr 20min.

By Train(Shinkansen):
Shin-Osaka Station ~kumamoto Station : Approx. 3 hr 10 min.