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…

  • 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…

  • Kajiyamachi-dori Street

    This street retains the charm of the castle town of Hitoyoshi, with its picturesque cobblestone paths and white-walled merchant houses. During the er…

  • Kikuka Winery

    Visit the winery that makes Kikuka Wine, made with local Kikuka grapes, and while you're here, check out the wine shop and restaurant. Wine is availa…

  • Kikuchi Castle

    This vast castle site is centered around Yonabaru in Kikuka, Yamaga and spans all the way to Horikiri in Kikuchi, covering an area equivalent to 12 T…

  • Kuma Shochu Museum - Hakutake Densho-gura

    Opened on Sunday May 16th, 2010. The traditions of Sake brewer, Takahashi Shuzo, are being passed down and preserved here in a form of various tools …

  • Oshitoishi

     Oshitoishi, located near Mazeno Gorge in Minami-Oguni town, is said to have been a place of prayer for ancient people. Several stones are placed a…

  • 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 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…

  • Kumamoto Prefectural Products Center

    You can choose your favorite from Kumamoto’s local specialties such as cake, food, sake, art craft, seasonal vegetables, and fruits. Full of tourism …

  • Oe Church (Oe Tenshudo)

    After the resurgence of the Christianity, the current church was built by a French propagator, Father Garnier who made his effort with local Christia…

  • Michi-no-eki Shisui Yojo Ichiba

    This market sells local products such as fresh vegetables and fruits, processed food, and handmade box lunch and so on. The neighboring facility, “Ko…

  • 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…

  • Sumiyoshi Natural Park

    Nestled in a corner of the Misumi Oyano Seaside Prefectural Park, this location has been known as a scenic spot for ages. The park's perimeter is ado…

  • Country Park

    This facility in Kumamoto Prefecture offers a fun way to learn about agriculture, with vast pastures and athletic playground equipment where you can …

  • Ushibuka Haiya Bridge

    Ushibuka Haiya Bridge, designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, is 883m long bridge connecting Ushibuka port and Kaseura district. It is designed…

  • Hirayama Onsen

    Hirayama Onsen is small onsen town that spans between Yamaga city and Mikawa-cho. The hot spring harmonizes with the nostalgic countryside scenery. T…

  • 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…

  • Kanko Utasebune

    Utase net-fishing is a traditional style of fishing passed on in the Ashikita district since the end of the Edo period. A trawl net sunk to the bott…

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