[2025 Kumamoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Katō Shrine (Updated Jun)

#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

Take a tour of Kato Shrine ⛩️ | Kumamoto | Japan 🇯🇵 Kato Shrine is a sacred shrine next to Kumamoto Castle, which is an old shrine that was first built between the tower and the Uto turret, which is very impressive. Inside the shrine, there is a shady, quiet atmosphere, cool breeze🌬️and and and it's amazing. There is a corner where you can see the castle very clearly. Take pictures in a stunning way. There are not many people. You can take pictures in a cool way. There is also a Kumamon wearing a samurai outfit. It is very cute ♥️ Traveling from Hakata Station (Fukuoka) Take the Shinkansen to Kumamoto Station. Use the JR Northern Kyushu Pass (3days) for ~48 minutes. From Kumamoto Station to Kumamoto Castle by tram (Tram) You can pay for the bus. But we used the Kumamoto City Tram 1 Day Pass for 500 yen. You can get on and off as many stations as you want. It is very worthwhile. Anyone interested can come and follow in my footsteps. Finally, please press the heart ♥️ to cheer me on 😘 - JR Northern Kyushu Pass (3days): 11,000¥ (bought from the JR website) - JR Northern Kyushu Pass (3days): 12,000¥ (bought from various agents in Thailand) - Kumamoto City Tram 1 Day Pass: 500¥ #traveljapan #traveljapanbyyourself #japan #kyushu #kumamoto #kumamotocastle #getdiscountwithoutluck

Kumamoto Kato Shrine is a shrine located in Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the oldest and most important shrines in Kumamoto City. The shrine enshrines Kato Kiyomasa, the first lord of the Kumamoto domain, as well as several other successive lords and sacred gods, and is regarded as the patron saint of Kumamoto City. The history of Kato Shrine dates back to the early 1600s, when Kato Kiyomasa, the first lord of the Kumamoto Domain, established his residence in the area. He built a shrine around his residence and enshrined his patron deity, Kato Daimyojin, there. Kato Kiyomasa is revered as the "God of Literature and Military Affairs" and is regarded as a symbol of bravery and learning. The architectural style of Kato Shrine is full of ancient Japanese traditional atmosphere. The main hall was built in 1607 and is a typical shrine building, using traditional wood structure and roof design. The hall houses the tablets of Kato Kiyomasa and other feudal lords, for believers to pray for their protection and blessings. The shrine is surrounded by green trees, creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Visitors can feel the long history and solemn atmosphere here, and enjoy the exquisite architecture and garden landscape. There is a torii passage in front of the main gate of the shrine, which is the main entrance for visitors to enter the shrine. Kato Shrine holds a variety of religious and cultural events every year, attracting a large number of believers and tourists. The most famous event is the annual "Kiyomasa Public Festival", which commemorates the birthday of Kato Kiyomasa. At this festival, there will be various ceremonies and sacrificial activities participated by priests and the public to express their respect and gratitude to Kato Kiyomasa. In addition, there are some other attractions and facilities near Kato Shrine. Visitors can visit nearby Kumamoto Castle, a castle of great historical value that is designated a National Treasure of Japan. Surrounding the castle, there are beautiful gardens and historic buildings for visitors to enjoy and explore. In summary, Kumamoto Kato Shrine is a shrine of great historical and cultural significance in Kumamoto City. It enshrines Kato Kiyomasa, the founder of the Kumamoto Domain and the patron saint of Kumamoto City. Visitors can feel the long history here, appreciate the exquisite architecture and garden landscape, and participate in sacrificial and cultural activities. If you plan to visit Kumamoto, don’t miss visiting the Kumamoto Kato Shrine. #Japan and Korea Spring Destinations #Japan #JapanTravel #JapanAttractions #Kumamoto #KatoKiyomasa #Shrine #KumamotoCastle #100 Ways to Travel