Activities Kikuchi Gorge Kikuchi Gorge (Kikuchi Keikoku) is located in Kumamoto Prefecture, between Aso and Kikuchi cities. The valley and gorge are known for their resorts and..
Culture Kumamon Square Kumamon Square is the" "office" "of the famous mascot Kumamon of Kumamoto Prefecture. The bear mascot was created in 2011 to improve public relations..
Activities Mount Aso 5 (2Reviews) Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan, is located in Kumamoto, Kyushu. Arguably the prefecture's biggest attraction, Mount Aso is a prime..
Culture Lafcadio Hearn Residence Lafcadio Hearn was born in Greece in 1850 to a father from Ireland and a mother from Greece. He was a British explorer who came to Japan in the 18th century..
Culture Kumamoto Castle 5 (3Reviews) Kumamoto Castle is the third largest castle in Japan and one of its most popular historic sites. Originally built in the early 1600s by renowned castle..
Culture Suizenji Garden 5 (2Reviews) Suizenji Jojuen is a traditional Japanese landscape garden that was laid out in the late 1600s. Due to its enormous size of 64 hectares, it is often referred..
Activities Aso Nature Land Aso Nature Land was established in 2005 as a place for people to experience outdoor activities in the midst of incredible natural vistas. This professional..
Beauty & Spa Tsuetate Onsen Located in Kumamoto, Tsuetate Onsen is a traditional hot spring village founded in the 1800s. The charming onsen town is one of the main tourist attractions..