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Kumamoto is a pleasant castle town which has its place in Kyushu's turbulent history as the island's major government stronghold during the Shogun period.
With two of Kyushu’s most famous sights — the castle and the stroll garden — Kumamoto is a good place to stop in its own right as well as being an excellent base for exploring central Kyushu.
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Suggested itinerary featuring Kumamoto
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Kumamoto, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Kumamoto
- Aso 21 miles away
- Kyushu 26 miles away
- Kurokawa 32 miles away
- Nagasaki 49 miles away
- Yufuin 51 miles away
- Beppu 55 miles away
- Fukuoka 56 miles away
- Kirishima National Park 62 miles away
- Kagoshima 86 miles away
- Miyajima Island 138 miles away
- Matsuyama 139 miles away
- Hiroshima 149 miles away
- Yakushima 173 miles away
- Shikoku 177 miles away
- Iya Valley 209 miles away
- Kurashiki 216 miles away
- Takamatsu 220 miles away
- Naoshima 221 miles away
- Matsue 229 miles away
- Tokushima 239 miles away
- Tottori 275 miles away
- Mount Koya 299 miles away
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Our expert guides to exploring Kumamoto
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Kumamoto, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Kumamoto at its best.
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Gardens of Japan
Gardens of Japan
From Kenrokuen’s venerated views to gardens hidden deep in the countryside, specialist Amanda recommends her preferred gardens to visit in Japan. She also explains what makes Japan’s gardens so interesting and why gardening is an important national art form.
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