Welcome to Kumamoto Prefecture! This region is located along the west coast of Kyushu, and home to the largest active volcano in Japan, Mount Aso. Known as the land of forests, over 20% of Kumamoto’s land is designated as National Parks. Despite suffering damage in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, the region was quick to rebound and continues to welcome tourism. The most common way to get to Kumamoto is by Kyushu Shinkansen from Hakata Station in Fukuoka city (about 40 mins). Kumamoto’s highlights include Kumamoto Castle, “the impregnable castle,” Suizenji Jojuen Garden, and Aso Valley. Visitors also often take the Aso Boy train to enjoy a spectacular view of Aso from the panorama seating at both ends of the train.
Destinations
Kumamoto is rich in natural beauty with a grand mountain range and a shining blue ocean. Between the smoking crater of Mount Aso in the east and the isolated islands of Amakusa in the west, Kumamoto has plenty to keep you enthralled.
Kumamoto City
The prefectural capital best known for its castle
Kurokawa Onsen
One of Japan's most attractive hot spring towns
Aso
A large active volcano in the center of Kyushu
Amakusa
Remote islands with a large Christian population
We arrange a wide array of meal choices for you, from Japanese traditional set meals, all you can eat, to local and seasonal specialties. Join us in exploring the taste of Japan!
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Different regions have their own traditional recipes and agricultural farming system. Many of the regional dishes can only be tasted in the original area they came from.
Ikinari Dango
Translated to “sudden dumpling”, this traditional confectionery of Kumamoto is a steamed sweet dumpling filled with mashed yellow sweet potato and Azuki red bean paste (boiled Azuki beans with sugar), and wrapped around a thin, chewy steamed flour skin. This sweet treats can be enjoyed cold as it is, microwaved, steamed, or even baked in the oven. (Image via Kumamoto Guide)
Aka Beef / Red Wagyu Donburi
Also known as Aka Beef, this bowl-of-rice dish is topped with plenty of wagyu beef raised in the lush nature of Aso, Kumamoto. This savory and juicy donburi is grilled medium-rare and topped with a half-boiled egg. The characteristic feature of Aka Beef is the balance of lean meat and good-quality fat. Aka Beef can be found not only in the Aso area but also throughout Kumamoto City. (Image via Kumamoto Guide)
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Experience
Whether this is your first time visiting, or returning, make sure to participate in these unique activities, that cannot be done elsewhere!
Horse Riding
Dolpin Watching
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Recommended Hotels
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ANA Crowne Plaza Kumamoto New Sky
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
Hotel Nikko Kumamoto
Dormy Inn Kumamoto
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