Activities Kurokawa Onsen Yu Akari Illumination 2025-2026 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..
Activities Mount Aso 5 (2Reviews) Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan, is located in Kumamoto, Kyushu. Arguably the prefecture's biggest attraction, Mount Aso is a prime..
Activities Carp Streamers at Tsuetate Onsen 2026 Mar 28th - Apr 23rd Hundreds of carp streamers are strung over the swift-flowing river at Kumamoto Prefecture's Tsuetate Onsen every year from April..
6 Outdoors Driving the Milk Road to Daikanbo Mandy Bartok Driving the Milk Road to Daikanbo lookout is one of Kumamoto prefecture's most scenic experiences.
9 Activities Cherry Blossoms at Kumamoto Castle Steve Morton Despite suffering damage during last year’s earthquake, Kumamoto Castle is still a great place to visit, especially during the..
Activities 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..
Activities Aso-Kuju National Park Featured The Aso-Kuju National Park in Kyushu and the magnificent bowl-shaped caldera of Mount Aso is a spectacular sight to behold. Hiking..
Activities Kusasenri Plateau Mandy Bartok A grassy plateau sits atop the five peaks of Mt Aso, one of Japan's most impressive volcanoes.