Kumamoto Castle
In Japanese: 熊本城
A massive black castle with curved stone walls, being rebuilt after the 2016 earthquakes. The main tower is open again.
Too crowded? Similar but quieter: Kikuchi Castle Ruins (Kikuchijo)
Nearby
- Sakuranobaba Josaien ≈ 10 min by car
- Kamitori & Shimotori Arcades ≈ 10 min by car
- Suizenji Jojuen Garden ≈ 15 min by car
- Reigando Cave & Unganzenji ≈ 25 min by car
- Nagabeta Kaishoro (Sea Road) ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Short walk from Kumamotojo-Shiyakusho-mae streetcar stop
- Fee
- ¥800
- Booking
- Web admission tickets let you enter without waiting (official). official ↗
- Good to know
- Open as usual after the July 2026 earthquake, but check the news before you go
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info