6 Historical Yabusame at Kumamoto Castle Mandy Bartok A yabusame event involving Japanese archers on horseback is held every year on the grounds outside Kumamoto Castle as part of ..
6 Gardens & Parks Cosmos in the Kumamoto countryside Mandy Bartok The arrival of autumn signals the blooming of cosmos on the slopes of Mt Aso and the surrounding hills. These pink and fuschia..
Historical Reigando Cave Mandy Bartok Visit the countryside cave where master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi meditated and crafted the famous Book of Five Rings
Culture Kikuka Winery Marche 2026 Early May Taking place throughout Golden Week (April 29th through to May 5th), the Kikuka Wine Festival celebrates this much-loved beverage...
9 Historical Hosokawa Gyoubutei Mansion Eitetsu Terakado This historic house of a Japanese samurai in Kumamoto City has fine architecture, beautiful garden views, and museum pieces.
6 Historical Yatsushiro Castle Ruins Eitetsu Terakado The Yatsushiro Castle Ruins are a great place for taking a walk and resting. There's also a shrine.
Museums Kumamoto Castle's Micro-Lordship Takako Sakamoto Kumamoto Castle has introduced a new fund raising system called, "Micro Lordship System", and has been raising donations from ..
7 Culture The Quiet Oasis of Ashikita Taylor Bond Ashikita is an agricultural municipal located 90 minutes outside of Kumamoto City. The town is famous for its sweet citrus and adoration..