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…

  • 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 …

  • 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…

  • Kumamoto City Museum

    This general interest museum is themed around connecting the memories of Kumamoto to the future. It features permanent exhibits of a wide range of ma…

  • 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 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 …

  • Amakusa Gokyo Bridge

    The Amakusa Gokyo Bridges refer to 5 bridges (Bridge No.1: Tenmon-bashi; Bridge No.2: Ooyano bashi; Bridge No.3: Nakano hashi; Bridge No.4: Maesh…

  • 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…

  • Moe no Sato

    Located at the foot of Mt. Tawara, this exchange center is brimming with the blessings of Aso. You can find freshly picked vegetables and local speci…

  • 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…

  • HASSENBA HITOYOSHI KUMAGAWA

    In 2021, a new multi-function complex was born in the Hitoyoshi-Kuma region. Hassenba Hitoyoshi Kumagawa features attractions like Kuma River cruisin…

  • 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 …

  • Sensuikyo

    Sensuikyo is beautiful when blanketed by approximately 50,000 Miyama Kirishima flowers. From mid-May, the area enters its prime viewing season, trans…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 …

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