8 Culture The Gardens of Mifune Bonson Lam It's time to smell the flowers. The cherry blossoms have come and gone, but Kumamoto Prefecture in May is a wonderful place..
6 Culture Misumi Nishikou Yui Yamaguchi Misumi Nishikou or West Port has been nominated as a World Heritage Site as a part of Kyushu & Yamaguchi for its contribution ..
8 Accommodation Namiki Onsen Village - Hanamizuki Yui Yamaguchi Ueki Onsen is one of the most famous hot springs in Kumamoto. It is less than one hour from downtown Kumamoto, so you can come here..
Food Ciel Cafe Mandy Bartok Come to Ciel, just outside Kurokawa Onsen, for the excellent sweets and the stellar views.
Nightlife Sakae & Ginza Streets after dark Jenny Cook Many cities in Japan have a place in their heart called little Ginza. It is the place to go when you are dressed up for a big night..
7 Shopping Josaien Eitetsu Terakado Complex right by Kumamoto Castle with a museum and stores selling variety of Kumamoto local specialties.
Culture Kyushu's Aso Shrine Mandy Bartok Aso Shrine - boasting one of the largest gates at a shrine anywhere in Japan - is an oft-overlooked stop in Aso town in Kumam..
Culture 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 ..