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.
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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.
