Kumamoto City embodies the rich culture, natural beauty, and stimulating flavors of Kyushu. Explore iconic attractions and restorative hot-spring baths, authentic eateries and shopping streets bustling with local warmth, or hop on a train for easy day-trip access to almost any other Kyushu destination. Connect with Kumamoto, and uncover Kyushu.
Explore beyond Kumamoto Castle to discover another Kumamoto. Uncover the city’s best kept secrets, from hip coffee shops and hole-in-the-wall bars to Kumamoto soul food and local crafts.
Top Things To Do At Kumamoto Station
Welcome to Kumamoto City! JR Kumamot…
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Special Events in Kumamoto City: Street Art-plex, Christmas Market & Shirakawa Night Market
Kumamoto City is rich in culture and…
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What Makes Kumamoto Ramen Special?
What’s your favorite kind of ramen? …
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Suizenji Jojuen: Where Traditional Japanese Arts Live On
Along with Kumamoto Castle, Suizenji…
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Suizenji Jojuen Garden
This garden on the southeast side of Kumamoto Castle was created by H…
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Kumamoto Castle
Select areas open Kumamoto Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle locat…
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Reigando Cave
Reigando Cave is famous as the place where legendary swordsman Miyamo…
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Sakura-no-Baba Josaien
This area re-creates the bustling atmosphere of a seventeenth-century…
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Lake Ezu
Lake Ezu is actually made up of two smaller lakes, Kami-Ezu and Shimo…
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Toge-no-Chaya Park
This park is based on the book "Kusamakura", written by the famous 19…
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