Kikuchi Castle Ruins (Kikuchijo)
In Japanese: 鞠智城跡（歴史公園鞠智城）
A 7th-century hilltop fortress built by the Yamato court, where 67 building sites were found. It is now a history park with rebuilt structures and a museum.
National Historic Site
Nearby
- Yamaga Onsen ≈ 30 min by car
- Yachiyoza Theatre ≈ 30 min by car
- Kikuchi Gorge ≈ 40 min by car
- Kumamoto Castle ≈ 55 min by car
- Sakuranobaba Josaien ≈ 55 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 40 min by car from Kumamoto Airport
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Museum 9:30–17:15; closed Mon (next day if holiday) and Dec 25–Jan 4. The park can be walked all year
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info