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Princess Kaguya’s Shining Garden 2026

Princess Kaguya’s Shining Garden 2026

Feb 28th - May 31st

Cherry blossoms bloom in an unexpected place this spring—on the moon, rendered in light atop Sakuramachi Kumamoto. Princess Ka..

Kumamoto
Kurokawa Onsen Yu Akari Illumination 2026-2027

Kurokawa Onsen Yu Akari Illumination 2026-2027

Late Dec - Late Mar

The Yu Akari Illumination at Kumamoto's Kurokawa Onsen is now in its tenth year, and it sees hundreds of locally-crafted bamboo..

Kumamoto 2 Free Entry
Carp Streamers at Tsuetate Onsen 2027

Carp Streamers at Tsuetate Onsen 2027

Late Mar - Late Apr

Hundreds of carp streamers are strung over the swift-flowing river at Kumamoto Prefecture's Tsuetate Onsen every year from April..

Kumamoto 5 Free Entry
Mount Aso

Mount Aso

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Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan, is located in Kumamoto, Kyushu. Arguably the prefecture's biggest attraction, Mount Aso is a prime..

Kumamoto
Aso-Kuju National Park

Aso-Kuju National Park

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The Aso-Kuju National Park in Kyushu and the magnificent bowl-shaped caldera of Mount Aso is a spectacular sight to behold. Hiking..

Kumamoto 3
Trekking Mt. Aso

Trekking Mt. Aso

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Kyushu's Mt. Aso boasts one of the largest calderas in the world. Come explore the beautiful area surrounding this active volcano...

Kumamoto 7
Kikuchi Gorge

Kikuchi Gorge

Kikuchi Gorge (Kikuchi Keikoku) is located in Kumamoto Prefecture, between Aso and Kikuchi cities. The valley and gorge are known for their resorts and..

Kumamoto