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Kumamoto
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Kumamoto Castle

The capital of Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto is a major city on Kyushu's west coast with a population of 650,000. The city is most famous for its castle, which is one of Japan's largest.

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Attractions
 1  Kumamoto Castle
Beautiful reconstruction of the original castle.
User rating: 84/100 (230 votes)
Visited by: 438 users
 2  Suizenji Garden
Landscape garden reproducing the Tokaido.
User rating: 81/100 (110 votes)
Visited by: 205 users
 3  Hosokawa Residence
Former residence of high ranked samurai.
User rating: 74/100 (27 votes)
Visited by: 50 users
 4  Hearn Residence
Former residence of the author Lafcadio Hearn.
User rating: 67/100 (12 votes)
Visited by: 26 users
  
Special Interest Guides
  Kumamoto Cherry Blossom Spots
  A list of popular cherry blossom spots in Kumamoto.
Side Trips from Kumamoto
 1  Kurokawa Onsen
Hot spring town with attractive town and baths.
User rating: 88/100 (21 votes)
Visited by: 50 users
 2  Mount Aso
Active volcano with a huge ancient caldera.
User rating: 86/100 (265 votes)
Visited by: 480 users
 3  Minamata
From pollution site to environmental model city.
User rating: 72/100 (13 votes)
Visited by: 35 users

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Kumamoto Cherry Blossom Report
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