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  • Higo Zogan (Inlays)

    One of Kumamoto’s representative traditional crafts of Higo Zogan is produced by engraving designs into an iron base, which are then inlaid with gold…

  • Reigan-do (Reigan Cave)

    The legendary swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi, came to Higo region in 1640 by the invitation of Daimyo Hosokawa Tadatoshi. This cave is where he complete…

  • Foodpal Kumamoto

    Foodpal is a large multifaceted ”gourmet park” with factory outlets, restaurants, and open spaces/facilities for food-related events. The premises in…

  • 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 visi…

  • Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art Chibajo Branch

    Having been renovated from an old prefectural library this distinctive, this modern-design structure is one of the works which participated in ”Kumam…

  • Shonan Yokoi Memorial Hall (Shijiken)

    This was the former residence of Shonan Yokoi, a thinker from the latter half of the 19th century. He lived here from 1855 until he was invited to mo…

  • Kato Shrine

    Enshrined here at this shrine are Katō Kiyomasa, Ōki Kaneyoshi and Kin. Then-named ”Nishikiyama Shrine” was built within Kumamoto Castle premises a…

  • Kumamoto Handicrafts Promotion Center

    From traditional crafts like Higo zogan, Kawashiri blades, and Higo tops, to contemporary art pieces such as stained glass and leather crafts, the Ku…

  • Izumi Shrine

    This shrine is located within Suizenji Jojuen Garden, a National Scenic Spot and Historic Site and a renowned sightseeing spot in Kumamoto. Izumi Shr…

  • Higo Yokamon Market

    Opened in 2018, this shopping complex hosts around 60 stores, offering souvenirs, food products, and dining options. Located right in front of the Ku…

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