Culture
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Kumamoto
Natural discoveries with Mount Aso and coastal Amakusa
Top Attractions in Kumamoto
Around Kumamoto
Kumamoto Top 10
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Upcoming Kumamoto Events
Culture
Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival 2026
Yamaga displays illuminated paper umbrellas and and bamboo candles on winter evenings in February.
Where to eat in Kumamoto
Food
Kokutei Ramen
Tom RoseveareOperating since 1957, Kokutei (黒亭) is one of the most famous and popular ramen shops in Kumamoto, proudly serving the local ..
Japanese
Tengaiten
Tom RoseveareTengaiten (天外天) serves up Kumamoto ramen in the city centre – tonkotsu ramen with garlic.
Japanese
Ajisen Ramen Restaurant
Yui YamaguchiPremium pork ramen with tonkotsu (pork bone) stock and handmade noodles, Topped with thin tender slices of pork belly, cabbage,..
Places to stay in Kumamoto
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Onsen
Autumn in Kurokawa Onsen
Mandy BartokKurokawa Onsen is a small hot springs town north of Mt Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture that has beautiful fall foliage during the m..
Accommodation
KAMENOI HOTEL ASO PARK RESORT
Geoff DayNestled amidst the breathtaking Aso Five Mountains in Kumamoto, Japan, KAMENOI HOTEL ASO PARK RESORT offers a unique blend of modern..
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Accommodation
Tsuetate Hot Springs in Kyushu
Marcella Dita ArmillaA famous place for hot spring in Kyushu
Latest Kumamoto Reports
Activities
Songs of Kuma River Boatsmen
Bonson LamIf you ever listened in to nature? I mean really listen, to slow down and hear its heartbeat? To feel what the animals feel, to..
Food
Cicada Sake and Teahouse
Bonson LamWhy is this sake named after the Cicada? Maybe my mother in law has a clue, having collected Cicadas and butterflies in her youth..
Transportation
Aso Boy
Guillaume DoréRide the Aso Boy train on the line between Kumamoto and Beppu. A nice train with a cute dog mascot and a kid playground in one of..