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ICHIRAN Souhonten: Enjoying Japan's Most Famous Tonkotsu Ramen at Its Fukuoka Nakasu Flagship

ICHIRAN's flagship store in Fukuoka's Nakasu is open 24 hours. Enjoy their legendary tonkotsu ramen at the "Flavor Concentration Counter," customized to your taste.

Fukuoka

Hakata

Gourmet
Kumamoto Castle Guide: Tickets, Highlights & How This Iconic Fortress Rose from the 2016 Earthquake

Plan your visit to Kumamoto Castle - one of Japan's top 3 castles, now restored after the 2016 earthquake. Ticket prices, the renewed main tower, a hands-on museum, and local food spots included.

Kumamoto

Kumamoto City

Tourism

Japanese castle
100 famous castles in Japan
Three Great Castles of Japan
Travel Plans
Wakuwaku-za: Kumamoto Castle's Interactive Museum Where History Comes Alive

Wakuwaku-za is an interactive museum at Kumamoto Castle. Learn history through VR, projection mapping, and arcade games. Visit before the castle!

Kumamoto

Kumamoto City

Tourism
Kumamoto Castle Main Tower Guide: Exploring the Tenshukaku's Interactive Exhibits After Earthquake Restoration

Your guide to Kumamoto Castle's main tower, restored after the 2016 earthquake. Discover interactive exhibits with projections and models across 7 floors.

Kumamoto

Kumamoto City

Tourism

Japanese castle
100 famous castles in Japan
Three Great Castles of Japan
Kumamoto Castle Inari Shrine: Unique Goshuin & Adorable Lace Omamori at a 430-Year-Old Guardian Shrine

Your guide to Kumamoto Castle Inari Shrine, founded by samurai lord Kato Kiyomasa in 1588. Discover limited-edition goshuin, adorable lace omamori, and the blessings of this beloved shrine.

Kumamoto

Kumamoto City

Tourism

Shrine
Takahashi Park: Statues of Ryoma Sakamoto and Katsu Kaishu Near Kumamoto Castle

Takahashi Park sits beside Kumamoto Castle with statues of Meiji reformers including Ryoma Sakamoto and Katsu Kaishu. A hidden gem packed with modern Kumamoto history.

Kumamoto

Kumamoto City

Tourism
Keika Ramen Honten: The Kumamoto Pioneer That Brought Tonkotsu to Tokyo

Keika Ramen pioneered Kyushu tonkotsu in Tokyo since 1968. Visit the original honten in Kumamoto for authentic ma-yu garlic oil ramen.

Kumamoto

Kumamoto City

Gourmet
Kumamoto City Hall Observatory: Free 14th-Floor Views of Kumamoto Castle at Night

The 14th-floor observatory at Kumamoto City Hall offers stunning views of Kumamoto Castle's night illumination and city lights—free and crowd-free until 10 PM.

Kumamoto

Kumamoto City

Tourism

Night view
Where to Eat Basashi in Kumamoto: Affordable Horse Sashimi at Mimura

Mimura is a horse meat izakaya in Kumamoto's Ginza-dori. Enjoy authentic basashi and yakiniku at affordable prices, backed by a major restaurant chain.

Kumamoto

Kumamoto City

Gourmet

Izakaya & Bistro
Daikanbo Guide: Kumamoto's Best Overlook for Aso Caldera Views

Daikanbo is a 936m overlook offering panoramic views of Aso Caldera in Kumamoto. See the Aso Five Peaks resembling a reclining Buddha, grasslands preserved by 1,000 years of controlled burns, and get parking tips.

Kumamoto

Aso City

Tourism

Nationally designated Places of Scenic Beauty
Michelin Green Guide Japan

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