basic information

The capital of Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto is a major city on Kyushu's west coast with a population of 650,000. The city is most famous for its castle, which is one of Japan's largest.

Attractions

Central Kumamoto

Kumamoto Castle (1) Beautiful reconstruction of the original castle. Suizenji Garden (2) Landscape garden reproducing the Tokaido. Hosokawa Residence (3) Former residence of high ranked samurai. Lafcadio Hearn Residence (4) Former residence of the the author.

Side Trips from Kumamoto

Mount Aso Active volcano with a huge ancient caldera. Minamata From pollution site to environmental model city.

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Orientation

Access and Orientation How to get to and around Kumamoto. About transportation in Japan

Tours and Packages

Mt. Aso & Kagoshima Tour An English-language guided tour around the southwestern island of Kyushu; Kumamoto and Kagoshima.

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news and reports

Kumamoto Cherry Blossom Report March 24, 2009

travel community

Users who have been to Kumamoto: 183
Most visited: Ranked 25th out of 106 destinations

Rating by users:		recommended (76/100, 112 votes)
Rating by staff:		recommended
Overall Rating:		outstanding

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In Aso, Kumamoto for 1.5 days

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