OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

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  • 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…

  • 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
  • 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
  • Suizenji Jojuen (Suizenji Park)

    A historical garden dating from the Momoyama period (1568 - 1600)   The origin of this garden dates back to 1632 when Hosokawa Tadatoshi, from the …

    Nature

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  • Heitate Jingu Shrine

    Heitate Jingu Shrine is gathering attention as a spiritual spot and has a cypress tree which is said to be 15,000 years old.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Asomonogatari

    Asomonogatari is a food processing company that manufactures additive-free products such as dressings, sauces, and jams made from Aso's local ingredi…

  • Michi-no-eki Oguni Yu-Station

    Michi-no-eki Oguni Yu-station is a product hall that has a bus stop, tourism center, and gallery. The building adopted the timber space trussed const…

  • Kumamoto Prefectural Ancient Burial Mound Museum

    The Kumamoto Prefectural Ancient Burial Mound Museum is located in the Kikuchi River basin, in the north of Kumamoto. This area is home to many ancie…

  • Aso Osaru-no-sato Monkey Showman Theater

    Monkeys stand upside down, walk on stilts, and ride a bike… Aso Osaruno-sato/ Aso Monkey-showman Theater is a surprising entertainment theme park whe…

  • Fukuda Farm

    Yunoko Villa Española opened in 1970 on a hilltop looking over the Shiranuhi Sea in the ”Mediterranea of Kyushu”, the Minamata-Ashikita region. Featu…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Hagenoyu Onsen

    Hagenoyu Onsen is situated at an elevation of 760 meters, at the western foot of Mt. Waita. There are 4 hot spring accommodations and some private ba…

  • SL Hitoyoshi

    Due to the damage by the heavy rain in July 2020, the operation service is suspended until further notice. Check the information on the website. SL …

  • Yamaga Toro(Lantern)

    Yamaga Toro made of washi , traditional Japanese paper and a small amount of glue can be expressed as an art treasure rather than an art craft. Each …

  • Takamoritoge No Senbonsakura (Thousands of Cherry Blossom Trees)

    A scenic drive over the mountain with splendid sceneries with cherry blossoms. And, let’s indulge in the charming spring views with the panoramic vie…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Shiro Amakusa Museum

    The famous battle of faith, the battle of Amakusa and Shimabara was led by Shiro Amakusa, a 16-year-old boy with legends and mysteries. The Amakusa S…

  • Gokanosho Heike no Sato

    Gokanosho Heike no Sato is a themed facility that brings the legend of the fleeing Heike family to the present day. Centered around items related to …

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