Kumamoto Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

The Iconic Kumamoto Castle🏯🇯🇵

3 days tourist in Kumamoto 🏯🇯🇵✨⛰️ Sharing to you my experience visiting The Iconic Kumamoto Castle, great 400 year history of this place 🤩 As of 08-16-23 , some parts of the areas in the castle is still on renovation because of the 2016 earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 that sustained heavy damages. Too many active volcanoes around Kumamoto like the largest active one Mt.Aso , reason why earthquake is often 4x in a month. There is so much to see in this place , amazing nature everywhere ⛰️🏯 #kumamoto #japan #kyushu #kumamotocastle #kumamototourism #kyushutrip #kyushutravel #explorekumamoto #amazingkumamoto #castle #history #historicalplace #japanhistory #japantrip #japantravel #japantravelphoto

Kumamoto castle

Big 3 castle , Osaka , Nagoya and last Kumamoto castle .. located near town down . Walking distance 10min .. there a direct tram that alight at the front of the caste but . Still must walk about 10 min to the entrance . With history back dated to 400 yrs ago however there have rebuild a number of time due to world war 2 and the earthquake in 2016 that badly damaged it .. it was re open in 2022 after a major rebuild and modern support is added just in case another earth quake stike again #kumamotocastle #japan

Kumamoto Castle

This is obviously the best castle in Japan. The castle tower is so huge that even all of Japanese are amazed by the size. Due to the terrible earthquake, the castle tower was destroyed in 2016, and it reopened several years ago. Although it is still under restoration, the view of the castle and cherry blossoms are so beautiful. To get there, you must go to Kumamoto City, which is about 90 minutes from Tokyo by airplane. But, of course, castle is the center of the city. Hence, everywhere you are , you can see the castle. #Kumamoto #Earthquake #Castle #Cherry #Japan #熊本城 #花見 #日本 #地震

#awesomepic Kumamoto castle that was largely devastated by the 2016 (Richter scale 7) earthquake. Major restoration works underway. Kumamoto Castle, also known as Ginnan Castle (ginkgo castle) is regarded as one of the 3 best castles in Japan. #awesomepic

The view of the park depicting Edo period road is unique and extraordinary. #suizenji Park is a japanese landscape garden in #kumamoto built by the Hosokawa family in the 17th century #japan. The garden reproduces the 53 post stations of the Tokaido, the important road, which connected Edo with Kyoto during the Edo Period, in miniature form, including a small Mt. Fuji. #unforgettableexperiences #happynewyear

#kokin-Denju-no-Ma #teahouse located inside Suizenji park was brought from Kyoto in 1912 and is now a place were visitors can enjoy traditionally-prepared Japanese tea #kumamoto #japan #travelinspiration #happynewyear

The ultimate Japanese scenery, Suizenji Jojuen Garden is full of surprises

After taking the tram from Kumamoto Station, you arrive at Suizenji Jojuen Garden. Suizenji Jojuen Garden is a Japanese-style garden, but unlike the small and exquisite ones we're used to, its scenery can be admired from both far and near. From a distance, you can see the garden's imitation of Mount Fuji and the lake view... Up close, there are colorful koi, the water shrine, and the longevity water... It's a highly enjoyable place where two hours can pass by without you noticing, and it's a great spot to take a leisurely stroll and clear your mind under the sun. The cherry blossoms should be even more beautiful now that they are in full bloom 😎 Fun Fact: The garden's design is inspired by Utagawa Hiroshige's ukiyo-e 'The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido' ('The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido' refers to the 53 post stations between Edo and Kyoto during the Edo period). The name 'Jojuen' comes from Tao Yuanming's 'Returning Home' which mentions 'the garden becomes more enchanting as one wanders through it.' It was first established by the first lord of the Kumamoto Domain, Hosokawa Tadatoshi, in 1636 with the construction of the 'Suizenji Tea House.' Later, during the time of Hosokawa Tsunatoshi, springs and artificial hills were added, and in 1776, the east side's horse grounds were completed, giving it the appearance it has today. The central Suizenji Fuji is the symbolic landmark of the garden. Every spring and autumn, horseback archery competitions are also held.

Beautifully landscaped Suizenji Jojuen Garden

Japan has many beautiful landscape gardens that are well maintained for visitors to take a relaxing stroll and bask in its serenity and beauty of the scenery. Suizenji Jojuen garden is a garden in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, which is a stone's throw away from Kumamoto Castle and the city centre. It is also one of Japan's most beautiful tsukiyama gardens or hill gardens. This is because there are small rolling artificial hills landscaped in this garden. One of the highlights of the garden is the mini version of Mount Fuji or Fuji Tsukiyama, which is the main artificial hill created to imitate the real deal. Of course, here is where you can get to view lush greenery. Pretty sure that the place is another sakura season spot too. There is also a freshwater lake fed by a natural spring. Admission fee is required to enter the garden. #fallingforfall

The distance is the stage of the minister. After the ministers rickety signature dance was uploaded to the social networking site, it successfully attracted more than 2 million hits and nearly a million fans on social media. According to statistics, in just over two years, "Kumamoto Bear" brought more than 1.2 billion U.S. dollars in economic benefits, including tourism and product sales, to Kumamoto, where many Japanese people have no impression. And the equivalent of 90 million in advertising and promotion. It can be said that the cool ma Meng is the government department, the most successful endorsement creation! It has a very high popularity among fans everywhere. In the office, posters, graffiti and souvenirs related to him, if it is a girl with a mentally mature age, I am afraid I will not move here.

The English "Kumamon" of Kumamoto Bear (Cool MA Meng) combines the pronunciation of "Kumamoto" and Kumamoto's local dialect "Mon" (Mon). In terms of writing, Kuma means "bear" in Japanese. Mon is another saying of Mono in Kumamoto dialect. Japanese writing "the person". Therefore, "Kumamon" means "Kumamoto" and it is clear that "Kumamoto Bear" comes from the concept of "Kumamoto Prefecture". (Because of his position as the Minister of Sales and the Minister of Happiness of Kumamoto Prefecture, he is also referred to as the "Minister" by the fans.) The certificate he received was displayed behind him.

As the sales minister of Kumamoto Prefecture, the office of the Minister of Cool Ma Meng is full of its glorious image, what is the mayor's letter of appointment, what kind of friendly ambassador, and a full wall. There are cool ma Meng's own photos, and various celebrity celebrities selling photos, really awkward. I was very fortunate to have a close contact with the minister and hug the expression pack that was hidden in my mobile phone. It's really going to sell too much, I still have some evil thoughts, I want to take off its headgear and see if he is a man or a bear.

For the loyalty of the KUMAMON Minister, the Kumamoto Bear Office on the first floor of the Tsuruya Department Store East Hall near Kumamoto Shuichocho is a sacred place. Although the department store does not seem to specifically mark the location of the office of the minister, the diehards will not miss it. As the sales minister of Kumamoto Prefecture, the office of Minister KUMAMON is full of its glorious image, and all kinds of peripheral products are also available. Even the ice cream has the type of ministerial certification - , the genuine ministerial product is not cheap... Need to be reminded that the minister is not going to visit the office and the people every day. It depends on the minister selling the dance and dancing and the host. Please check the information in the official website of the Ministers Office. I will also give you a copy here. The most recent timetable. Please be sure to enter the venue at least half an hour in advance, as the venue is limited and there are too many fans, and the opening of the ministerial show may limit admission! When we visited, we didn't happen to pass the time with the minister, but it doesn't matter if the minister is not there. We can replace the minister sitting in its place to help it go to work. Transportation: Suidomachi Station Get off Opening hours: 10:00-19:00 Website: http

you dont want to miss this hotel-Kumamon

1.great location, right next to the main station and above a mall. 2. great breakfast selections by focusing local breakfast items, which makes a unique selling point unlike ordinary breakfast 3. onsen is great, very clean, and lively designed 4. great service #親子好去處 #熊本站 #kumamon

Kumamoto. The famous black bear 🐻 city

The. Famous black bear 🐻 mascot Kumamoto.. . Most of the tourist come here as a transit point for my aso. But there a lot of thing to do in the city itself .. famous for horse sashimi.. dare. Not to try . The famous one piece author home town is from here also .. and he donated alot for the earthquake rebuild . So there many one piece statue all around the state .. total 10 of time . But only manage to visit 5 of them .. #japan #kumamoto

Best Stay in Kumamoto

#hotelreview Really a good choice in Kumamoto. The room was very well designed with cool features tucked into each corner. We got the large room, with plenty of space for 2 people and separate beds. Beds were new and very comfortable. The washer was useful too, and there's even a setting in the bathroom for drying your clothes. There's also a tiny kitchen, perfect for snacks or takeout. The staff is so friendly and helpful. Easy check in with a car park next door. As we had one, the actual location was fine. Highly recommended!