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Sight in Kumamoto
Kumamoto Castle
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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- 中央区二の丸1-1-1
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- Phone
- +81-96-288-5600
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- Open Hours
- 1-12: Mon-Sun: - 08:30-18:30
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About this sight
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 closes at 17:30 from December to February.
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