OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

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  • Kumamoto Castle

    Kumamoto Castle is known for being one of the three great castles in Japan. Also known as Ginkgo Castle, the castle was built by Kato Kiyomasa in 160…

    History/culture
  • Nabegataki (Nabegataki Falls)

    This is only 5 minutes from Sakamoto Zenzo Museum of Art by car. A coalition of willing locals have been preserving with every minimal amount of hum…

  • Kumamon Square

    Kumamon Square is the base of operations for Kumamon, the official Sales and Happiness Manager of Kumamoto Prefecture. This spot features a 360-degre…

  • Kurokawa Onsen

    Kurokawa Onsen, at an elevation of 700meters, is renowned as one of the most popular hot spring spots in Japan. Each Onsen Ryokan(inns) has different…

    Hot springs

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  • A tour of Mizuki (fountain) and a stroll in a temple town

    Mizuki means a fountain, and there are springs called Mizuki on Ichinomiya Monzen Shopping Street. The water is prized as delicious, mellow consecrat…

  • Takamoridon Cedars

    In the middle of cider forest on Minami Gairin Mountain in Makinouchi along the sidewalk in Kyusyu, there are two large cedar trees, thus it is calle…

  • Suntory Kyushu Kumamoto Brewery

    Suntory Kyushu Kumamoto Brewery is considered a ”hybrid” and an all-around brewery since it manufactures both beer and soft drinks. This facility is …

  • Kyusendo (Kyusen Cave)

    4.8-kilometer Kyusendo is the 2nd longest cave in western Japan and the 3rd longest in all of the caves in Japan. Inside of it is filled with stalact…

  • Ubuyama Ranch

    Offered here at this ranch are; horseback riding, carriage rides, mountain biking, milking a cow, and ice cream making courses. Ponies, sheep, and ra…

  • Yamaga Onsen

    Yamaga city has some onsen spots, next to Fukuoka Prefecture. There are well-liked onsen spots such as Yamaga, Hirayama, Kamoto and Kikuka. The oldes…

  • Yushima (Dango-jima)

    Yushima is famous as an island of cats where the number of cats is said to be larger than local people. Also, this island is called “Dangou-Jima” bec…

  • Shimoda Onsen

    Rejuvenate Your Body and Mind with the Evening Scenery of the Amakusa West Coast! Shimoda Onsen is located in lower part of Amakusa Islands, which e…

  • 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…

  • Soyo Gorge

    Soyo Gorge is a “U-shaped valley” which is rare even in the whole country, with a steep precipice of about 200m in height and continuing for 10km. It…

  • Ikeyama Suigen Riverhead

    Ikeyama Suigen is a fountain head selected as one of 100 finest water in Japan by the Environment Ministry. It boasts its abundant spring water that …

  • Shimotori Arcade

    Shimotori arcade is the biggest shopping arcade in Kumamoto, which is 510m in length, 15m in width. With an air of openness and brightness, departmen…

  • Site of Hitoyoshi Castle

    For approximately 700 years, from the Kamakura period to the end of the Edo period, this site served as the home of the Sagara family and is one of J…

  • Mifune Dinosaur Museum

    Mifune Dinosaur Museum is the largest dinosaur museum in Kyushu, with the greatest number of skeletons on display. Its main attraction is undoubtedly…

  • Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Center

    Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Craft Center displays 90 items designated as “Traditional Crafts of Kumamoto” including Higo Zogan, wood and bamboo …

  • Sakuranobaba Johsaien

    Sakuranobaba Johsaien is a facility for tourism and cultural exchange.  It consists of “The Wakuwakuza History and Cultural Experience” and “The Saku…

  • Gokanosho

    A Valley Awash in Vibrant Autumn Colors Nestled among mountains ranging from 1,300 to 1,700 meters in elevation, Gokanosho is the hidden gem of Yats…

  • Aso Cuddly Dominion

    Aso Cuddly Dominion will welcome tourists with a variety of animals from all over the world.  It is the only theme park in Kyushu that you can touch …

  • Tangoyama Observatory

    This observatory is on Mt. Tango with an altitude of 653m near Uchinomaki Onsen in Aso City. You can see the panoramic view of Aso, such as Daikanbo …

  • Rakunoh Mother’s - Aso Milk Farm

    You can experience and learn all about dairy farming at the Aso Milk Farm. On this 330,000㎡ farm (81.5 acres), they offer various hands-on farm-life…

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