[Kumamoto Castle] — Majestic! The most impressive castle in Japan, currently undergoing restoration —

Kumamoto Castle, built by Kato Kiyomasa, is one of the three most famous castles in Japan. It features a black clapboard exterior and curved stone walls called Musha-gaeshi, and is a very popular castle among castle lovers as a "simply cool castle"! ⸻ [Currently under restoration (latest information for 2025)] Kumamoto Castle was severely damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, but restoration is still being carried out little by little, and the castle tower has already reopened to the public! The inside of the castle tower is very well maintained and has a wide range of exhibits! There is also a corner that shows the state of the earthquake and the process of reconstruction, and you can feel the appearance of Kumamoto Castle as a "symbol of rebirth". *Some parts, such as the stone walls and turrets, are still under construction. The construction site itself is also worth seeing! ⸻ ⏰Opening hours: 8:30-18:00 (entry until 17:30) 💰Admission fee: 800 yen for adults 300 yen for elementary and middle school students *You can explore the Josaien and Sakuranobaba areas for free♪ ⸻ 📸Recommended points: ・For a distant view, Sakuranobaba is recommended ・You can see the restoration work being done at Kumamoto Castle, which you can only see now! ・The combination of spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves is also beautiful♪ #EnjoyJapan #Kumamoto