2025 Kumamoto Prefecture Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

#NewYearNewTrip How to take a bus to Takachiho Gorge from Kumamoto Station 1. Book a round-trip bus ticket, starting from Kumamoto Station to Takachiho Miyazaki 2. Get on the bus at Kumamoto Station terminal 7 3. Travel time is about 3 hours, stopping once to use the restroom near Aso 4. When you arrive at Takachiho Bus Terminal, take a taxi to Takachiho Gorge or walk 5. On the way back, get on the bus at the same place, Takachiho Bus Terminal, and get off at Kumamoto Station

#Japan must-visit photo spots 🍂🍂 Once you leave Hakata Station, about 40 minutes away -- you'll come to Kumamoto, which is full of autumn! 🍁 How to get there: From Hakata to Kumamoto, it’s about 40 minutes by Shinkansen. Moreover, you can ride this Shinkansen for free unlimited times within the specified period as long as you have a Kitakyushu JR pass. The Shinkansen is divided into reserved and unreserved seats. Riding in reserved seats must be reserved with a JR pass. Or you can directly board the bus with JR pass to sit in free seats ✨️ (peak season time: it is recommended to reserve reserved seats in advance 🤣🤣). 💰If you buy a one-time ticket instantly: JPY4700 (As at 202311) #OverseasTravel #AutumnRecommendation #JapanTravel #FukuokaTravel #Fukuoka #Kumamoto #Autumn

Kusasenri Plains is perfectly located to see the Aso mountain range's Nakadake volcano spewing smoke. In the center of this vast plain, which is 1km in diameter, is a small rainwater pond where cows and horses often gather. The changing scenery from season to season is another attraction here.

Takachiho Gorge was originally a lava flow that erupted from Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, flowing along the Gokasegawa River and was suddenly cooled. In 1934, this place was designated as a national scenic spot, a national natural monument, attracting a large number of visitors. In the gorge, there is "Manai Falls" which was selected as one of the 100 representative waterfalls of Japan, the waterfall flows down from a height of about 17m, which is really attractive! You can rent a boat to experience the vibrant nature in the gorge, typically this "Manai Falls". You can look up at the waterfall from such a close distance that the water spray seems to cover you, it is an experience that cannot be found anywhere else.

#Overseas Travel #Japan Travel #Kumamoto Prefecture #Japan The great thing about Kikuchi Valley is that it has been selected as one of the top 100 scenic spots. -Japan's Top 100 Forests for Forest Bathing - Kumamoto Green 100 Views -Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls There are hiking trails along the stream, which can especially feel the coolness in the hot summer.. It is recommended for summer vacation😎😎 The Kikuchi Gorge is about 4 kilometers long. The source is the undercurrent that gushes out of the Aso outer rim mountain, so it is also called the Kikuchi water source. Address: 5026 Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture transportation: Take the Kumamoto Electric Railway bus bound for Kikuchi from JR Kumamoto Station, get off at Kikuchi Square after 1 hour and 10 minutes, and take a taxi for 30 minutes

It is a famous natural hot spring resort in Kumamoto Prefecture, surrounded by beautiful nature and an atmosphere of an old Japanese village. There are hotels and ryokans that warmly welcome tourists. This hot spring town was awarded 2 stars by the Michelin Green Guide for Japan in 2009. 💧 Another unique feature of Kurokawa Onsen is the all-you-can-use hot spring pass called “Nyuto Tegata”. It is a ticket made of wooden boards with cute designs that you can keep as a souvenir. With this pass, you can choose to use 3 hot springs out of 24 hot spring hotels in Kurokawa Onsen, each with its own unique hot spring baths. Most have both indoor and outdoor hot springs to choose from, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery around you while soaking in the hot springs. 🌟 In winter, around Every year from January to March, Kurokawa Onsen holds the Kurokawa Onsen Bamboo Lantern Illumination or “Yuakari”, where the entire town is decorated with bamboo lanterns, creating a dreamy atmosphere with glowing lights. It is a beautiful sight and leaves a lasting impression on visitors. This is another highlight that should not be missed.

"Aoi Aso Shrine" Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture Day 5 of the Kyushu Trip Boasting a history of over 1200 years, it was the first shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture to be designated as a national treasure.  The thatched roof of the main hall is very tasteful, and the shrine has a calm atmosphere that evokes nostalgia. ⛩ However, the Kuma River flooded due to the heavy rains in Kumamoto in 2020, and Aoi Aso Shrine was also flooded.  The scars of the damage are still fresh in the surrounding area.  (See second photo) When I actually visited, there were people working towards reconstruction.  #shrine #freespot I hope for a speedy recovery. 

A hot spring area located very close to Aso ♨️  The atmosphere is amazing with many hot spring inns lined up!!  When you buy a hot spring tour pass, you can choose 3 day-trip hot springs at your favorite inns!  The color of the water and the scenery are all different depending on the hot spring, so you can enjoy your hot spring tour!!  Why not try to conquer all the baths😊 #KurokawaOnsen #HotSprings#CoupleTrip #KumamotoPrefecture #SupportTourism #HotSpringTrip

Located very close to Kurokawa Onsen in Kumamoto Prefecture♨️ Yamatake is a restaurant that has been remodeled from an old house First of all, it has an irori hearth and is a hot spot with a great atmosphere🍵 The standard menu is cute pickles and local cuisine made with wild yam! #Kumamoto #KumamotoPrefecture #HotSpringTrip #HotSpring #LocalCuisine #TourismSupport #GourmetTrip

#hotelcation Hotel Nikko Kumamoto is located in the city center with very convenient transportation. It is close to shopping and dining. It is close to the famous attractions Kumamoto Castle and Minister Kumamon's Office. The room is large, neatly organized and the mattress is comfortable. The breakfast is very rich, must try 👍👍 #hotelcation

#sakura-no-Baba Johsaien is located in Sakuranobaba, at the foot of Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan’s three major castles. It is a popular tourist attraction designed to enhance the appeal of the old castle town and convey to visitors the food, history and cultural traditions of #kumamoto #japan #travelinspiration #happynewyear

#MarchTravelSupportEvent A restaurant with a variety of menus and where you can order by scanning the QR code with your phone, so you don't have to worry at all even if you don't speak Japanese ⭐️Gyozaya Ninoni Shimotori Branch 📍Location: 2 Chome-2 Shimotori, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0807 Japan ⏰Opening hours: Every day 17:00-23:30

#MarchTravelSupportEvent When you travel around Kumamoto, you'll mostly be taking this tram! It's a tram you can't see on the streets in Korea anymore, so it was really amazing when I saw it! In Kumamoto, you can go near major tourist spots just by taking this tram, so you don't even need to buy a transportation pass!

#MarchTravelSupportEvent Adding toppings is cheap, so be sure to add them! I added shrimp tempura ⭐️CraneCurryShop 📍Location: 5-9 Anseimachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto 860-0801 Japan ⏰Opening Hours: Everyday 10:00-19:00

#MarchTravelSupportEvent This is a restaurant where the shrimp tempura is really crispy and the curry tastes twice as good ⭐️Crane Curry Shop 📍Location: 5-9 Anseimachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto 860-0801 Japan ⏰Opening hours: Every day 10:00-19:00

#MarchTravelSupportEvent When it comes to Japan, convenience store food is another fun thing! I also visited a convenience store every day during my 2 nights and 3 days trip to Japan. I'll tell you about the 7-Eleven convenience store in Japan that has everything from the hot crème brulee ice cream to smoothies!

#MarchTravelSupportEvent Kumamoto Pojangmacha Street with a really great atmosphere! I ordered tsukune and chicken wings, but overall, it felt salty and expensive! I don't recommend it to those who are expecting the same taste as in Korea🥹 ⭐️Kumamoto YataiMura 📍Location: 2-22 Jotomachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0846 Japan ⏰Opening hours: Regularly closed every Wednesday, otherwise 15:00-23:30

#MarchTravelSupportEvent It was a really great place because each stall had a different atmosphere and menu! I went to the one where Tsukune was the main dish ⭐️Kumamoto YataiMura 📍Location: 2-22 Jotomachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0846 Japan ⏰Opening Hours: Regularly closed every Wednesday, otherwise 15:00-23:30

#Domestic Travel Strategy Kumamoto Prefecture is located in central Kyushu I mainly visited historical tourist spots in Kumamoto City, the prefectural capital If you are planning a trip to Kumamoto, I hope you will read to the end and find this useful 🔸Area: Kumamoto City Area ───────────────── 🔸Time required: Approximately 7 hours ───────────────── 🔸Transportation method: Train, walking ───────────────── This time I visited 7 spots ❶ 8:00 Start breakfast at Coffee Nakagawa ↓ ↓ 🚃🚶Approx. 3.3km, approx. 20 minutes ↓ ❷ 9:00 Suizenji Jojuen Garden ↓ ❸ 9:20 Izumi Shrine (inside Suizenji Jojuen Garden) ↓ ❹ 9:40 Kokin Denju no Ma (inside Suizenji Jojuen Garden) ↓ ↓ 🚃🚶About 5.4km About 35 minutes ↓ ❺ 11:30 Kumamoto Castle ↓ 🚶About 1.5km About 25 minutes ↓ There was a no-entry area on the premises ↓ Normally it takes about 3 minutes to get there ↓ ❻ 13:00 Kato Shrine ↓ ↓ 🚶About 650m About 15 minutes ↓ ❼ 13:40 Kumamoto Castle Inari Shrine ↓ ↓ 🚃　About 3.6km About 20 minutes ↓ 14:40 Kumamoto Station Picking out souvenirs °•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• Coffee Nakagawa 📍5-21 Tetori Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 860-0808 Kikuta Building, 1st basement floor Suizenji Jojuen Garden, Izumi Shrine, and Kokin Denju no Ma 📍8-1 Suizenji Park, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 862-0956 Kumamoto Castle 📍1-1 Honmaru, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 860-0002 Kato Shrine 📍2-1 Honmaru, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 860-0002 Kumamoto Castle Inari Shrine 📍3-13 Honmaru, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 860-0002 #Domestic travel #Solo travel #Kumamoto #Castles #Temples and shrines

#MarchTravelSupportEvent It was a really great place because you can taste beer for free, and the shuttle bus and translation service are all free ⭐️Suntory Kyushu Kumamoto Factory 📍Location: Japan 〒861-3104 Kumamoto, Kamimashiki District, Kashima, Kitaamagi, 字八幡水478 ⏰Operating Hours: Everyday 09:30-17:00

#MarchTravelSupportEvent The Suntory factory in Kumamoto, Japan, was so fun to look around that I didn't even realize how much time had passed! It's free, so let's all visit together! ⭐️Suntory Kyushu Kumamoto Factory 📍Location: Japan 〒861-3104 Kumamoto, Kamimashiki District, Kashima, Kitaamagi, 字八幡水478 ⏰Operating hours: Every day 09:30-17:00

#MarchTravelSupportEvent It was a really great Kumamoto factory where you can see the process of producing Suntory beer right in front of you. ⭐️Suntory Kyushu Kumamoto Factory 📍Location: Japan 〒861-3104 Kumamoto, Kamimashiki District, Kashima, Kitaamagi, 字八幡水478 ⏰Operating Hours: Daily 09:30-17:00

#MarchTravelSupportEvent The square across from Sakuramachi Bus Terminal was really clean and nice! They were even preparing for a performance when I returned to Korea! Kumamoto's downtown was centered around this square! And if you walk a little further from here, you'll find Kumamoto Castle.

#MarchTravelSupportEvent I really liked how there were vending machines everywhere in Japan! I was too far away to go to a convenience store, so I used the vending machine in the terminal boarding area and drank ocha! What is your favorite Japanese drink? Mine is ocha and fruit water.

#MarchTravelSupportEvent Kumamoto Amu Plaza has a fountain inside, so it was really cool and pretty! There was also a photo zone where you could take pictures in front of it ⭐️Amu Plaza Kumamoto 📍Location: 3 Chome-15-26 Kasuga, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0047 Japan ⏰Opening Hours: Every day 10:00-20:00

#MarchTravelSupportEvent Gyozaya Ninoni, an izakaya restaurant that was even better because it had an open kitchen! Turns out it was a franchise. Maybe that's why the prices were reasonable ⭐️Gyozaya Ninoni Shimotori Branch 📍Location: 2 Chome-2 Shimotori, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0807 Japan ⏰Opening Hours: Everyday 17:00-23:30

#MarchTravelSupportEvent If you go on a trip to Japan, Koreans definitely visit the convenience store before they check into their accommodations! I visited every day! I like the egg sandwiches sold at convenience stores the most! When I went to Japan this time, all the food was so greasy that I wanted to eat something spicy, so I got Shin Ramyun.

#MarchTravelSupportEvent Japanese locals also chose one chocolate sora bread and one salt bread, so I chose one and ate it too, and it was really delicious💛 ⭐️Amu Plaza Kumamoto 📍Location: 3 Chome-15-26 Kasuga, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0047 Japan ⏰Opening hours: Every day 10:00-20:00