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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鈥檚 most famous sights 鈥� the castle and the stroll garden 鈥� 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 34 kilometers away
- Kyushu 41 kilometers away
- Kurokawa 51 kilometers away
- Nagasaki 78 kilometers away
- Yufuin 82 kilometers away
- Beppu 88 kilometers away
- Fukuoka 90 kilometers away
- Kirishima National Park 100 kilometers away
- Kagoshima 138 kilometers away
- Miyajima Island 222 kilometers away
- Matsuyama 224 kilometers away
- Hiroshima 240 kilometers away
- Yakushima 278 kilometers away
- Shikoku 285 kilometers away
- Iya Valley 335 kilometers away
- Kurashiki 347 kilometers away
- Takamatsu 354 kilometers away
- Naoshima 356 kilometers away
- Matsue 368 kilometers away
- Tokushima 385 kilometers away
- Tottori 442 kilometers away
- Mount Koya 480 kilometers 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 gardens so interesting and why gardening is an important national art form.
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