Kumamon Square
Home to Kumamoto's rosy-cheeked black bear mascot, this activity center doubles as a souvenir shop. The mascot Kumamon was created by the Kumamoto government to
Former residence of 19th century author Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first western writers to write about Japan and its culture.
Home to Kumamoto's rosy-cheeked black bear mascot, this activity center doubles as a souvenir shop. The mascot Kumamon was created by the Kumamoto government to
This castle, also known as Ginnan Castle (Ginkgo Castle), was built at the end of the 15th century by the Kato and Hosokawa family.
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
Former residence of a branch family of the Hosokawa Samurai Clan from Edo Period. Designated as a National Cultural Property.
Aso Boy is a limited express train that runs between Kumamoto and Miyaji via Aso. It offers panoramic observation seats with views of the mountain scenery, a wo
Located near Suizenji Jojuen Garden, this confectionary shop specializes in a traditional sweet famous in Kumamoto prefecture. Ikinari dango are sticky and swee
KⅡHOTEL Shimotori is set in Kumamoto, 700 metres from Kumamoto Castle and 1.3 km from Hosokawa Residence Gyobutei. All capsules come with bathrobes and slipper
Located just 3 minutes’ walk from Hanabatacho station, Extol Inn Kumamoto Ginza-dori offers free Wi-Fi and a delicious buffet breakfast daily. Free computer acc
Featuring a restaurant and public baths, Capsule Hotel The Ginza is located in Kumamoto. This accommodation offers a sauna, vending machines and laundry service
Only a 1-minute walk from Hanabatacho Tram Station, Kumamoto Green Hotel offers rooms with free wired internet access. A free-use internet PC is available at th
A 5-minute walk from Suidocho Train Station, GR Hotel Suidocho offers modern accommodations with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Guests can request for massage
Featuring chargeable massages, a launderette and free-use computers and a printer, Toyoko Inn Shin-shigai lies less than a 10-minute drive from Kumamoto Station
Gravesite of international writer Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904), later naturalized as Yakumo Koizumi, best known for his stories on Japanese legends and gh
This site is the former residence of Higuchi Ichiyo, an important writer of the Meiji era, whose portrait appears on today's 5000¥ banknote.
The former residence of Yasunari Kawabata is now inhabited by Tomie Kawabata, his niece, and her family.
Former residence of a branch family of the Hosokawa Samurai Clan from Edo Period. Designated as a National Cultural Property.
The Former Kaneko Family Residence is a traditional townhouse from the late Edo-period, which is now turned into a museum.
The former Katayama Family Residence was built in 1759 and has prospered for more than 200 years thanks to the manufacturing and selling of red iron oxide.