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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  • 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…

  • Men no Ishi

    Men-no-Ishi, once famous for a rock that appeared to float in mid-air, captured attention when said rock fell during the Kumamoto Earthquakes. The ca…

  • 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…

  • Bansho Rice Terraces

    Nestled in the Bansho district of Kikuka, an area renowned for its spider lilies, lie stunning terraced rice fields named as one of the Top 100 Terra…

  • Twinstar

    Twinstar is an ice cream specialty store located in Kikuchi City,  thriving with dairy farming The ice cream is made from fresh milk squeezed in the…

  • Kikusui Roman-kan Roadside Station

    Discover a roadside station with a farmers' market, hot springs, and a restaurant, plus enjoy camping and canoeing. The architecture is inspired by t…

  • Roadside Station Komoriuta-no-sato Itsuki

    Komoriuta-no-sato Itsuki is a roadside station on the Route 445. At the product hall, you can buy various local products such as Tofu pickled in miso…

  • Come Come Soumon Tour

    This tour explore revolves around the theme of rice, and takes you around the Yamaga Soumon district to visit an ancient rice granary, a sake brewery…

  • Yunomae Manga Library

    This library boasts a collection of approximately 4,000 manga volumes, ranging from the latest hits to retro classics. With over 1,000 additional vol…

  • Nakae Iwato Kagura (sacred Shinto music and dance performance)

    Nakae Iwato Kagura was created by adopting Court Kagura, Sato Kagura (Kagura performed among ordinary people), Court Gagaku (traditional court music …

  • Kuma Shochu

    Crafted with high-quality rice (100% pure rice) and the pristine waters of Hitoyoshi-Kuma, this distilled spirit is an internationally recognized reg…

  • Tsunagi Art Museum

    Tsunagi is a town of artistic expression. A municipal art museum of this level is a rarity in a town of approximately 4,500 people. Following the wid…

  • Michi-no-eki Kahoku Ogurigo

    Located at the foot of the Oguri Pass on Route 3, this roadside station is the northern doorway of Kumamoto. It is loved as a products hall, restaura…

  • Michi-no-eki Namino

    Michino-eki Namino “Kaguraen” is the center of Kagura, the dance of praying the gods. Many visitors enjoy the performance of Kagura, savoring soba, o…

  • Laputa Tree

     The huge banyan tree at Nishihira Tsubaki Park, where about 20,000 camellias are planted, is called “Laputa of Amakusa” and is drawing attention as …

  • Kamiamakusa Onsenkyo

    Kamiamakusa Onsenkyo consists of two large onsen (hot spring) areas, Oyano and Matsushima, surrounded by the sea. This is also a popular region for e…

  • Kumagawa River Boat Ride

    One of the main experience-based tourism in the Hitoyoshi/Kuma district is going down the Kuma River, which is famous as one of the 3 rapidest rivers…

  • Site of Yatsushiro Castle

    In 1619, following the collapse of Mugishima Castle due to a massive earthquake, Kato Kiyomasa constructed Yatsushiro Castle as its successor. At tha…

  • Minamiaso Onsen

    Minamiaso Onsen is a cluster of onsens located in the Minamiaso region. Each onsen here has its own unique characteristics and history: "Tochinoki O…

  • 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…

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