Culture
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Kumamoto
Natural discoveries with Mount Aso and coastal Amakusa
Things to do in Kumamoto
Around Kumamoto
Kumamoto Top 10
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![Tateyama Shoten]( "Tateyama Shoten")
1Tateyama Shoten
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![Exploring Kumamoto Castle]( "Exploring Kumamoto Castle")
2Exploring Kumamoto Castle
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![Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto]( "Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto")
3Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto
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![Taoli Cantonese Cuisine]( "Taoli Cantonese Cuisine")
4Taoli Cantonese Cuisine
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![The Quiet Oasis of Ashikita]( "The Quiet Oasis of Ashikita")
5The Quiet Oasis of Ashikita
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6Restaurant Yuwa
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![Kamimashiki Produce Market]( "Kamimashiki Produce Market")
7Kamimashiki Produce Market
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![Izakaya Hama Chan]( "Izakaya Hama Chan")
8Izakaya Hama Chan
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![Fruit Picking Fun in Kumamoto]( "Fruit Picking Fun in Kumamoto")
9Fruit Picking Fun in Kumamoto
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![Kumamoto’s Farm Stay Program]( "Kumamoto’s Farm Stay Program")
10Kumamoto’s Farm Stay Program
Accommodation
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![Aso Fire Festival]( "Aso Fire Festival")
1Aso Fire Festival
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2The Grave of Miyamoto Musashi
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![Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival]( "Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival")
3Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival
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5Japanese Mascot Characters
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![Tsujunkyo Bridge]( "Tsujunkyo Bridge")
6Tsujunkyo Bridge
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![Kokutei Ramen]( "Kokutei Ramen")
7Kokutei Ramen
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![Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto]( "Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto")
8Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto
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9The Volcanic Desert of Aso Caldera
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10Kyushu Scenic Train Route
Kumamoto City
Upcoming Kumamoto Events
Culture
Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival
Yamaga displays illuminated paper umbrellas and and bamboo candles on winter evenings in February.
Culture
Aso Fire Festival
The slopes of Mt Aso are alight with flames during the annual March fire festival.
Activities
Carp Streamers at Tsuetate Onsen
Hundreds of carp streamers are strung over the swift-flowing river at Kumamoto Prefecture's Tsuetate Onsen every year from April..
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,..
Cafe
Bonjour Provence
Tristan ScholzeYou'll find the vibrant south of France in this home-restaurant in a forest at the southern edge of Aso, the world’s large..
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..
Japanese
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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Accommodation
Tsuetate Hot Springs in Kyushu
Marcella Dita ArmillaA famous place for hot spring in Kyushu
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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..