OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Sightseeing

Kumamoto City

Wakuwakuza Kumamoto Castle Museum

Wakuwakuza is a space where you can see, listen, touch, and be moved. This is a zone for discovering the history and culture that will make your visit to to Kumamoto Castle even more enjoyable.

Within the museum, there are numerous exhibits that allow you to learn about Kumamoto Castle while having fun, including Kumamoto Castle VR, Kumamoto Castle Disaster & Recovery Projection Mapping, and a quiz corner. There's even a photo spot where you can quickly throw on a costume and transform into a samurai warrior or princess.

Address
〒860-0008
1-1-1, Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto city, Kumamoto
TEL
096-288-5600
Fees
300yen
Hours
9:00~17:30
URL
http://www.sakuranobaba-johsaien.jp/waku-index/
 

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Neighborhood Restaurants

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