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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  • Asobo no Sato Kugino Roadside Station

    This roadside station is located in the Kugino area of Minamiaso at the southern foot of Mt. Aso, a volcano that boasts one of the world's largest ca…

  • 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…

  • Lake Ezu

    Made up of two smaller lakes called Kami Ezu and Shimo Ezu, Lake Ezu is a picturesque body of water covering an area of approximately 50 hectares. Re…

  • ASO Health Farm

    Aso Health Farm is the farm which adopted the latest European farming method to cultivate safe and trusted vegetables in Minamiaso-mura. Inside of hu…

  • Aso Nature Land

    Aso Nature Land offers a wide range of outdoor activities. From paragliding, mountain biking, hot air ballooning to canoeing, this extreme-sports est…

  • Einoo Tsurugi Shrine

    Founded in the year 713, the shrine venerates the god Wadatsumi no Kami, and is also known by another name: Sword Shrine. The shrine is believed to p…

  • Sunasenrigahama

    Sunasenrigahama is the old crater located in the southeast of Mt.Aso Nakadake Crater. The rough rock surface and black sand land covered with volcan…

  • Manganji Onsen

    Manganji Onsen is a silent and comfortable hot spring spot situated along the Manganji River. The hot water gushed around the area is also used as lo…

  • Kikuchi Onsen

    There is a legend which says that Kikuchi Onsen (also known as Waifu Onsen) was discovered 60 years ago when a white dragon appeared in the steam clo…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Eco Park Minamata

    Nestled along the coast of Minamata, Ecopark Minamata is a sprawling park covering an area of 41.4 hectares. It is a delightful spot for visitors of …

  • Okoshiki Seashore

    Wave and wind art drawn in the Ariake Sea, where there is a huge difference in tidal range. When the tide begins to dry, a crescent-shaped pattern ap…

  • Amakusa Takarajima Line

    Amakusa Takarajima Line is a new route which connects between each prefecture in Kyushu and Amakusa by trains and ship. When you go across the sea fr…

  • Contemporary Art Museum, Kumamoto

    Located in a mixed-use building in the heart of Kumamoto's downtown, this urban art museum offers a variety of spaces for art appreciation. Alongside…

  • Amakusa City Dolphin Center Roadside Station

    Located on the northern side of the southern island of Amakusa in the town of Itsuwa, this roadside station is a hub for Amakusa tourism, including b…

  • 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…

  • Hitoyoshi Onsen

    Hitoyoshi Onsen originated in 1910, and now there are more than 50 hot spring sources. The spring quality is weak alkaline carbonate spring, which fe…

  • Yachiyoza/Yumekogura

    Yachiyoza is a historical play house, designated as national important property, built in 1910. The roof truss adopted Western style in the upper par…

  • Kamitori Arcade

    Stretching 586 meters at a width of 10.9 meters, this bustling arcade street is home to around 170 shops, including restaurants, boutiques, jewelry s…

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