Culture
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Kumamoto
Natural discoveries with Mount Aso and coastal Amakusa
Top Attractions in Kumamoto
Around Kumamoto
Kumamoto Top 10
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![Unzen Amakusa National Park]( "Unzen Amakusa National Park")
1Unzen Amakusa National Park
Amakusa -
![Shimomiya Shrine]( "Shimomiya Shrine")
2Shimomiya Shrine
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![Kumamoto’s Farmhouse Cooking]( "Kumamoto’s Farmhouse Cooking")
3Kumamoto’s Farmhouse Cooking
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![Izakaya Hama Chan]( "Izakaya Hama Chan")
4Izakaya Hama Chan
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![Fruit Picking Fun in Kumamoto]( "Fruit Picking Fun in Kumamoto")
5Fruit Picking Fun in Kumamoto
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![Aso Farmland Health Challenge Hall]( "Aso Farmland Health Challenge Hall")
6Aso Farmland Health Challenge Hall
Activities -
![Kumamoto’s Farm Stay Program]( "Kumamoto’s Farm Stay Program")
7Kumamoto’s Farm Stay Program
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![Tateyama Shoten]( "Tateyama Shoten")
8Tateyama Shoten
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![Aso-Kuju National Park]( "Aso-Kuju National Park")
9Aso-Kuju National Park
Aso -
![Kumamoto Castle Restoration Update]( "Kumamoto Castle Restoration Update")
10Kumamoto Castle Restoration Update
Kumamoto City
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![The Grave of Miyamoto Musashi]( "The Grave of Miyamoto Musashi")
1The Grave of Miyamoto Musashi
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![Japanese Mascot Characters]( "Japanese Mascot Characters")
2Japanese Mascot Characters
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![Trekking Mt. Aso]( "Trekking Mt. Aso")
3Trekking Mt. Aso
Aso -
![Suizenji Sakura Illuminations]( "Suizenji Sakura Illuminations")
4Suizenji Sakura Illuminations
Kumamoto City -
![Kokutei Ramen]( "Kokutei Ramen")
5Kokutei Ramen
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![Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto]( "Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto")
6Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto
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![Kyushu Scenic Train Route]( "Kyushu Scenic Train Route")
7Kyushu Scenic Train Route
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![Tsujunkyo Bridge]( "Tsujunkyo Bridge")
8Tsujunkyo Bridge
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![Aso Kumamoto Airport]( "Aso Kumamoto Airport")
9Aso Kumamoto Airport
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![Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival]( "Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival")
10Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival
Culture
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 ..
Japanese
Ajisen Ramen Restaurant
Yui YamaguchiPremium pork ramen with tonkotsu (pork bone) stock and handmade noodles, Topped with thin tender slices of pork belly, cabbage,..
Japanese
Tengaiten
Tom RoseveareTengaiten (天外天) serves up Kumamoto ramen in the city centre – tonkotsu ramen with garlic.
Places to stay in Kumamoto
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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..
Accommodation
Kumamoto’s Farm Stay Program
Kathryn WortleyWhat better way to get to know someone’s culture and way of life than to live, work and have fun with them? That's why Hit..
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Accommodation
Tsuetate Hot Springs in Kyushu
Marcella Dita ArmillaA famous place for hot spring in Kyushu
Latest Kumamoto Reports
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Culture
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..