Kumamoto

Kumamoto is a captivating prefecture known for its majestic Kumamoto Castle and the beautiful natural landscape of Mount Aso, where history and culture come alive. The local food culture is rich, offering gourmet delights such as basashi (raw horse meat) and ramen, providing heartwarming experiences through interactions with warm-hearted people.

Areas in Kumamoto

Aso

Aso is a gem of Kumamoto Prefecture, featuring magnificent volcanic landscapes and rich nature, centered around Mount Aso, which forms a grand caldera. With beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons, hot springs, and local food culture, it is an attractive tourist destination that provides healing and inspiration to its visitors.

Kumamoto City Center

Kumamoto Chushin Shigaichi is an attractive area where history and modernity blend, characterized by the lively streets lined with Kumamoto Castle and commercial facilities. Visitors can enjoy traditional festivals that reflect the local culture and delicious Kumamoto ramen, providing a deep sense of emotion.

Yamaga Hirayama Onsen

Yamaga-Hirayama Onsen is a hot spring area surrounded by the beautiful nature of Kumamoto Prefecture, known since ancient times as a healing spot. This area, where you can experience traditional Japanese inns and the historical Yamaga Lantern Festival, is an ideal place to rejuvenate both mind and body.

Nearby Areas

Miyazaki

Miyazaki is an attractive prefecture in Kyushu blessed with beautiful coastlines and rich nature. It is dotted with famous spots such as Takachiho Gorge and Aoshima Shrine, and it also possesses cultural significance as the homeland of mythology.

Nagasaki

Nagasaki is a beautiful port town that breathes with unique history and culture, captivating visitors with the 'Churches of Nagasaki', which is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the exotic 'Glover Garden'. Additionally, through the Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum, it serves as an important place to learn about the tragedies of war and to reaffirm the importance of peace.