Kumamoto City Tour

Kumamoto City is easily accessible from Hakata station, and can be a base for visiting Takachiho Gorge and Mount Aso. It is also very family friendly for those traveling with young kids. Main attractions. 1. Kumamoto Castle Restored after the 2016 earthquake, the castle and the museum within is very much worth the visit. 2. Suizenji Garden A Japanese landscape garden great for photos and leisurely stroll. Shopping 1. Higo Kuromon Ichiba Souvenir and F&B galore right at Kumamoto Station. Great for any last minute shopping before you leave. 2. Amu Plaza Kumamoto Right beside Kumamoto Station. 3. Sakuramachi Kumamoto Beside Kumamoto Castle and the Main Street shopping strip. Bus terminal is located within. 4. Shimotori, Kamitori shopping strip Main Street shopping strip that is fully covered. Transport Kumamoto city tram A line You can use any IC card or credit card to get around. Purchase a day pass if taking more than 3 trips a day, or use a credit card which currently caps the fee per day. #japantrip #kyushu #kumamoto #familytravel #shopping