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Kumamoto

Located almost in the center of Kyushu, you can access Fukuoka and Kumamoto in about an hour using the Kyushu Shinkansen.
Kumamoto is located in the Aso district, where you can see up close the spectacular view from Daikanbo, the violent white plume of the Nakadake crater, and the dynamic landscape. It also includes the Amakusa district, where you can run around the coast of Amakusa and meet wild dolphins. There are many recommended activities to enjoy while enjoying the rich nature of the mountains, sea, and rivers, such as the Hitoyoshi area where you can experience the Kuma River rafting. It alsoo has a history of over 100 years.
Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's three most famous castles, is currently open to the public as a ``special public'' tour, and is a must-see tourist spot.
You can also experience wearing a kimono, so we recommend trying it out as part of your Japanese cultural experience.
Please come and meet Kumamoto Prefecture's PR mascot character Kumamon.

九州で唯一の人形浄瑠璃が楽しめる場所「清和文楽館」 Kumamoto Japanese Culture Experience

Interesting places you probably don’t know yet

About a 30-minute drive from Takachiho, we arrived at the Heitate Jingu Shrine in Soyo Town, known as the "navel (center) of Kyushu. …

熊本県南阿蘇村の地獄温泉(清風荘)は有名な湯治温泉 Kumamoto Japanese Culture Experience

“Kurort” in Minami_Aso? 

In Germany, there is a “Kurort” or “sanatorium” that utilizes hot springs, etc. In Japan, there is a long-established culture of “…

赤ちゃんぐまとふれあえる阿蘇カドリードミニオン Kumamoto Amusement

Animal lovers will love it! Aso Cuddly Dominion

Aso Cuddly Dominion is a facility where animal lovers can interact with many different animals! First, we headed to the baby be…

天草観光イルカウォッチング ドルフィンクルーズの野生のイルカ Kumamoto Nature Experience

Check out wild dolphins! “Amakusa Kanko Dolphin Watching Dolphin Cruise” in Amakusa will make you want to come visit here again and again!

Kumamoto Prefecture is located almost in the center of the Kyushu region, and the Amakusa area is located in the southwestern part of …