Culture
17°
Kumamoto
Natural discoveries with Mount Aso and coastal Amakusa
Top Attractions in Kumamoto
Activities
Mount Aso
Beauty & Spa
Tsuetate Onsen
Culture
Lafcadio Hearn Residence
Around Kumamoto
Kumamoto Top 10
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![Tateyama Shoten]( "Tateyama Shoten")
1Tateyama Shoten
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![Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto]( "Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto")
2Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto
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3Restaurant Yuwa
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![Kamimashiki Produce Market]( "Kamimashiki Produce Market")
4Kamimashiki Produce Market
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![Taoli Cantonese Cuisine]( "Taoli Cantonese Cuisine")
5Taoli Cantonese Cuisine
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![Exploring Kumamoto Castle]( "Exploring Kumamoto Castle")
6Exploring Kumamoto Castle
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![Izakaya Hama Chan]( "Izakaya Hama Chan")
7Izakaya Hama Chan
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![Fruit Picking Fun in Kumamoto]( "Fruit Picking Fun in Kumamoto")
8Fruit Picking Fun in Kumamoto
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![The Quiet Oasis of Ashikita]( "The Quiet Oasis of Ashikita")
9The Quiet Oasis of Ashikita
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![Kumamoto’s Farm Stay Program]( "Kumamoto’s Farm Stay Program")
10Kumamoto’s Farm Stay Program
Accommodation
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![The Grave of Miyamoto Musashi]( "The Grave of Miyamoto Musashi")
1The Grave of Miyamoto Musashi
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![Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto]( "Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto")
2Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto
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![Aso Fire Festival]( "Aso Fire Festival")
3Aso Fire Festival
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![Tsujunkyo Bridge]( "Tsujunkyo Bridge")
4Tsujunkyo Bridge
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5Nabegataki Waterfall
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6Exploring Kumamoto Castle
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7The Volcanic Desert of Aso Caldera
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![Kokutei Ramen]( "Kokutei Ramen")
8Kokutei Ramen
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![Trekking Mt. Aso]( "Trekking Mt. Aso")
9Trekking Mt. Aso
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10Japanese Mascot Characters
Kumamoto City
Tours and experiences
Where to eat in Kumamoto
Food
Kokutei Ramen
Tom RoseveareOperating since 1957, Kokutei (黒亭) is one of the most famous and popular ramen shops in Kumamoto, proudly serving the local ..
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Ajisen Ramen Restaurant
Yui YamaguchiPremium pork ramen with tonkotsu (pork bone) stock and handmade noodles, Topped with thin tender slices of pork belly, cabbage,..
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Tengaiten
Tom RoseveareTengaiten (天外天) serves up Kumamoto ramen in the city centre – tonkotsu ramen with garlic.
Places to stay in Kumamoto
Ryokan
Ryokan Sanga
Mandy BartokA hidden hot spring ryokan just outside Kumamoto's famed Kurokawa Onsen
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Onsen
Autumn in Kurokawa Onsen
Mandy BartokKurokawa Onsen is a small hot springs town north of Mt Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture that has beautiful fall foliage during the m..
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A Night in a Farmhouse in Aso
Nicole BauerA must-stay if you visit Mount Aso in Kumamoto: A traditional farmhouse with lots of atmosphere and outstanding organically gr..
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The Quiet Oasis of Ashikita
Taylor BondAshikita is an agricultural municipal located 90 minutes outside of Kumamoto City. The town is famous for its sweet citrus and adoration..
Food
Izakaya Hama Chan
Yui YamaguchiEvoking Kumamoto Castle with its black walls and wood framed windows is your first impression of Izakaya Hamachan. The sign ou..
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Shopping
Kamimashiki Produce Market
Yui YamaguchiThe highlight of this market is that local farmers deliver their morning harvests and consumers can purchase them right away. It..