Culture Aso Fire Festival 2026 Mid Mar The slopes of Mt Aso are alight with flames during the annual March fire festival.
Culture Shirakawa Spring Patty Hong Shirakawa Suigen (Spring) located in the Minamiaso area of Kumamoto Prefecture is one of 100 top water spots in Japan.
Museums One of the Best: Kumamoto Castle Bryan Baier The meticulously reconstructed and refurbished Kumamoto Castle and its sprawling grounds offers visitors one of the best places..
Historical Kyushu's Aso Shrine Mandy Bartok Aso Shrine - boasting one of the largest gates at a shrine anywhere in Japan - is an oft-overlooked stop in Aso town in Kumam..
13 Culture Shirakawa Fountainhead Ekaterina Bespyatova The Shirakawa Fountainhead in one of the famous fresh water springs of Japan and the source of Shirakawa river that runs through..
Historical A Day in Suizenji Gardens Naomi Louise Jenkins Rich with history and natural beauty, Suizenji Garden will capture the hearts of all those who enter, transporting them back to..
Historical Kyu-Hosokawa Gyobutei Mandy Bartok The immaculately restored Kyu-Hosokawa samurai residence is the perfect way to cap off a visit to nearby Kumamoto Castle
Gardens & Parks Summer in Kumamoto Castle Yolanda Marta Kartika Kumamoto Castle, a magnificent castle located in southern Japan and is the pride of Kyushu has never lost its charm in any season...
