basic information

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.

Attractions

Central Kumamoto

Suizenji Garden (2) Landscape garden reproducing the Tokaido. Kumamoto Castle (1) Beautiful reconstruction of the original castle.

Side Trips from Kumamoto

Mount Aso Active volcano with a huge ancient caldera. Minamata From pollution site to environmental model city.

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Orientation

Orientation How to get to and around Kumamoto. About transportation in Japan

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