Activities 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..
Activities 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..
Activities 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..
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..
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.
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..
Camping & Trekking Trekking Mt. Aso Dana Vielmetti Kyushu's Mt. Aso boasts one of the largest calderas in the world. Come explore the beautiful area surrounding this active volcano...
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..