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Wakuwaku-za is an interactive museum at Kumamoto Castle. Learn history through VR, projection mapping, and arcade games. Visit before the castle!
Your guide to Kumamoto Castle's main tower, restored after the 2016 earthquake. Discover interactive exhibits with projections and models across 7 floors.
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.
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.
Keika Ramen pioneered Kyushu tonkotsu in Tokyo since 1968. Visit the original honten in Kumamoto for authentic ma-yu garlic oil ramen.
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.
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.
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.
Your complete guide to Beppu's Jigoku Meguri. Learn the best routes, travel times, discount tickets, and tips for visiting all 7 hells efficiently by car, bus, or taxi.
We put Beppu's 7 Hells tour to the test. Follow our real-time journey with exact timing for each hell and travel between areas.