A model itinerary for enjoying Kumamoto to the fullest, including Kumamoto Castle, Mount Aso, and the Christian settlements of Amakusa.

Tadatoshi, the first lord of the Higo Hosokawa clan, took a special interest in this area, which was famous for falconry and where fresh water springs out. Later, during the reign of Lord Tsunatoshi, a large-scale garden was created, and an elegant Momoyama-style strolling garden was completed. During the glamorous Genroku era, there were many pavilions, and the Ten Views of Jojuen Garden were selected for enjoyment. In the era of Shigekata, due to the Horeki Reforms, the buildings were demolished except for Suigetsu-tei, and the trees became simple with only pine trees. During the reign of Morihisa, the land temporarily became government-owned, but on October 7, Meiji 11, Izumi Shrine was built on the grounds of Jojuen to enshrine successive lords of the domain, including Hosokawa Fujitaka and Hosokawa Tadaoki. It has arrived.

Kumamoto Castle is a historic castle located in Kumamoto City, Japan, and is one of the leading representative castles in Japan. The castle was built in the early Edo period and is characterized by its beautiful wooden architecture such as stone walls and castle tower. In particular, the castle tower is praised for its overwhelming beauty and robust structure. However, the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake damaged some of the buildings, but restoration is underway with the cooperation of citizens. Today, many people visit it as a tourist spot, and it is an important place to learn about history and culture. Kumamoto Castle is a proud cultural heritage of Japan, and is loved by many people for its dignity and historical value.

Reopened in 2020, four years after the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake. With the theme of "Kyushu", we will invite important guests to a delicious and rich time interwoven with food and culture by making full use of Chinese cuisine techniques.

Kumamon Square is the activity base of Kumamon, who travels around the country (and sometimes overseas!) as the sales manager of Kumamoto Prefecture. We provide not only various information about Kumamon, but also sightseeing and product information of Kumamoto Prefecture. It's Kumamon Square, which you can enjoy whenever you come!

Kusasenri boasts a great location, with a view of Mt. Nakadake, which emits volcanic smoke, a large pond, and horses grazing leisurely. It is one of the sightseeing spots representing Aso.
In the summer, the greenery shines brightly, and in the winter, it is wrapped in a magical world of silvery white. It is also attractive that you can enjoy different expressions for each season, and it is loved by many people throughout the year.

Some places are inaccessible due to volcanic activity.

The Aso Caldera, with its rugged lava rock surface, is one of the largest in the world, measuring 18km from east to west and 25km from north to south. Among the five Aso mountains (Nekodake, Takadake, Nakadake, Eboshidake, and Kishimadake) that rise in the center of the caldera, Mt. Nakadake is still active today.
Nakadake has a diameter of 600m and a depth of 130m. At the gigantic crater with a circumference of 4 km, you can see the dynamic scenery and the appearance of white smoke rising up close. When the volcano is active, you may not be able to get close to the crater.

Kurokawa Onsen Village is located in the northern central area of ​​Kyushu on the border with Oita Prefecture. Until 2000, it was so unexplored that the name of Kurokawa Onsen was not included in the "All-Purpose Map of Kumamoto Prefecture" published by a local newspaper. Many people involved in Kurokawa Onsen have created a "high-quality Satoyama" landscape, and the bathing bill for "Rotenburo Meguri" has gradually become known, and it has gained a reputation as a hot spring resort nationwide.
Surrounded by mountains, Kurokawa Onsenkyo is a collection of 30 inns. At this village, we consider all 30 inns and the scenery of Satoyama as "one ryokan". The word that expresses it is "Kurokawa Onsen Ichi Ryokan".
Each ryokan is a separate room. And the narrow path that connects the inns is the "connecting corridor". The scenery of the entire hot spring town blends into nature, just like a ryokan.

Kurokawa Onsen Village is located in the northern central area of ​​Kyushu on the border with Oita Prefecture. Until 2000, it was so unexplored that the name of Kurokawa Onsen was not included in the "All-Purpose Map of Kumamoto Prefecture" published by a local newspaper. Many people involved in Kurokawa Onsen have created a "high-quality Satoyama" landscape, and the bathing bill for "Rotenburo Meguri" has gradually become known, and it has gained a reputation as a hot spring resort nationwide.
Surrounded by mountains, Kurokawa Onsenkyo is a collection of 30 inns. At this village, we consider all 30 inns and the scenery of Satoyama as "one ryokan". The word that expresses it is "Kurokawa Onsen Ichi Ryokan".
Each ryokan is a separate room. And the narrow path that connects the inns is the "connecting corridor". The scenery of the entire hot spring town blends into nature, just like a ryokan.

Sakitsu Village in Amakusa is a small fishing village in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is surrounded by beautiful nature and has traditional fishing roots. The locals are warm and friendly. It is also attractive for tourists as a place to enjoy the calm sea and simple life. It is an ideal place for those seeking quiet relaxation while enjoying traditional culture and seafood.