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.
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. It is also popular as a cherry blossom viewing spot.
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 spring water.
Reigando Cave is famous as the place where legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi (1584–1645) spent the last two years of his life.
Located in Kawashiri, a town with a long history in making traditional Japanese handicrafts. Visitors can find a wide variety of local crafts, including Kawashiri Oke (handmade wooden buckets), knives, Higo Zogan gold inlay, as well as pottery, leather, and stained glass art. Visitors can also try their hand at making pottery and leather crafts, and there is also a store where crafts are available for purchase.
This area re-creates the bustling atmosphere of a seventeenth-century castle town, and is a great place to experience the food, culture, and history of Kumamoto.
Even though Lake Ezu is bounded on two sides by the busy Densha-Dori and the even busier Route 57, the area around the lake is subdued and relaxing, making it a popular place for a quiet jog or an afternoon picnic. Lake Ezu is also an excellent place to cool down during Kumamoto's sweltering summer months.
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Kumamoto Castle can be enjoyed in any season, whether it’s the spring with cherry blossoms in full bloom, the autumn...
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.
