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Kumamoto Castle was constructed by the Kato Clan in 1607. Half a century later, it was handed over to the Hosokawa Clan, which ruled the surrounding fief from there for over 200 years until the end of the feudal age.
In 1877, Kumamoto Castle became the site of Japan's last civil war, when an army of former samurai under Saigo Takamori unsuccessfully rose against the new Meiji government. Large parts of the castle were destroyed in that civil war.
Most of the present castle buildings, including the large and small castle towers, are reconstructions, dating from the 1960s. The interior of the castle towers is a modern museum.
On the occasion of the castle's 400th anniversary, the Honmaru Goten, the former palace building in the castle's innermost citadel, was reconstructed and opened to the public in April 2008.
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Kumamoto Castle is located in the center of Kumamoto City, a 10 minute, 150 yen tram ride from JR Kumamoto Station. Get off at Kumamotojo-mae tram stop. You can also walk from Kumamoto Station to the castle in about 30 to 45 minutes.
How to get to and around Kumamoto
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| Hours: | 8:30 to 18:00 (until 17:00 from November to March)
Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time. | | Closed: | December 29 to 31 | | Admission: | 500 yen |
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Users who have been to Kumamoto: 183
Users who have been to Kumamoto Castle: 141 1st of 4 most visited sights in Kumamoto.
117th of 509 most visited sights nationwide.
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recommended (83/100, 82 votes)
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recommended
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outstanding
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Mt. Aso & Kagoshima Tour
An English-language guided tour around the southwestern island of Kyushu; Kumamoto and Kagoshima.
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