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Sakuranobaba Josaien
Sakuranobaba Josaien, located at the foot of Kumamoto Castle, is a tourist facility dedicated to the history, culture and food culture of Kumamoto. The facility
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- 1-1 Honmaru Chuo-ku
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- +81-96-352-5900
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- 1-12: Mon-Sun: - 08:30-18:00
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About this sight
This castle, also known as Ginnan Castle (Ginkgo Castle), was built at the end of the 15th century by the Kato and Hosokawa family.
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Former Hosokawa Residence (Gyobutei)
Former residence of a branch family of the Hosokawa Samurai Clan from Edo Period. Designated as a National Cultural Property.
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Hayashi No Ikinari Dango
Located near Suizenji Jojuen Garden, this confectionary shop specializes in a traditional sweet famous in Kumamoto prefecture. Ikinari dango are sticky and swee
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