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Things to see in Kumamoto (Japan): 73 places and when to go
Kumamoto is a city in Japan with around 718,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 73 places in and around it, mainly Nature (37), Mountains (32), Hot springs (14). The best known are Monte Aso, Mt. Unzen and Castillo Kumamoto. The best time to come is February, April to May, October; also possible: November to January, March, June to September. In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Japan · 32.8009, 130.7006
- Population
- About 718,000
- Places
- 73 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (37) · Mountains (32) · Hot springs (14) · History (8) · Temples (6) · Museums and art (5)
- Best time
- February, April to May, October.
- Also possible
- November to January, March, June to September.
- Nearest airport
- FUK Fukuoka, 90 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kunimidake, at 1,739 m.
What to see in Kumamoto
The places in and around Kumamoto, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Monte AsoVolcano38 km
- Mt. UnzenVolcano39 km
- Castillo KumamotoCastle676 m
- Shimabara CastleMuseum31 km
- Hara CastleMemorial46 km
- Kinpo ZanSummit6.0 km
- Aso ShrineTemples42 km
- Aso Volcano MuseumMuseum34 km
- Bay of IsahayaBay47 km
- Castillo KikuchiCastle24 km
- Fujisaki HachimangūTemples1.9 km
- HonmyojiTemples2.2 km
- Yatsushiro CastleCastle34 km
- Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu ShrineTemples43 km
- Fukugon-ji TempleHistory · Temples48 km
- Hosokawa GyōbuteiHistory955 m
- Izumi-jinjaTemples3.3 km
- KarimatayamaSummit31 km
- KunimidakeSummit41 km
- Mount Neko-dakeSummit43 km
- Mt. Eboshi-dakeSummit34 km
- Mt. Naka-dakeSummit38 km
- ChausuyamaSummit42 km
- Gamadas Dome (Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall)Museum31 km
And the other 49, by what you come to do:
- Snow: Gokase Highland Ski Area
- Nature: Ichinomine, Jirōmaru-dake, Kamifukuneyama, Kanmurigadake, Koganemine, Komezuka, Kumanodake, Kuradake, Mt. Kawachi, Mt. Kishima-dake, Mt. Nozoe, Mt. Nukatsuka, Mt. Taka-dake, Mt. Yomine, Nokeboshiyama, Ogawadake, Oi-dake, Shikami-dake, Shira-take, Shutendoji Yama, Tawarayama, Tenshuzan, Tsutsugatake, Warabinoyama, Yahougadake
- Hot springs: Ishidan no Sato Samata Hot Spring, ほっとふっと105, Bessho Bath House, family baths, fine view large public baths, Hachiman Jigoku, Kanpo-no-Yado-Yanagawa Inn, Karatachi Foot Bath of Literary Persons, Kyuu Hachiman Jigoku, Takamori spa, Unzen Fresh Water Onsen, Unzen Hell, Yanagawa Spa Haenkaze, Yunosato Onsen Public Bath
- History: Ohana Villa
- Architecture: Tenmonkyō Bridge
- Museums and art: Yatsushiro Municipal Museum, The Office of Mount Aso Ecomusee
- With kids: Forest Adventure Misato, Greenland amusement park, Pueblo de los Koi
- Food and drink: Yanagawa'n Brewery
- Hiking: Yanmar Coin-Operated Rice Polisher
When to go to Kumamoto
The best time to visit Kumamoto is February, April to May, October; also possible: November to January, March, June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:04
- FebBest time10:50
- MarPossible11:45
- AprBest time12:49
- MayBest time13:41
- JunPossible14:09
- JulPossible13:58
- AugPossible13:13
- SepPossible12:11
- OctBest time11:10
- NovPossible10:17
- DecPossible9:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51. In April, 72 of the 73 places are at their best.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kumamoto
The nearest main airport is Fukuoka Airport (FUK, Fukuoka), 90 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Nagasaki36 places76 km
- Yufu31 places81 km
- Fukuoka115 places93 km
- Ōita29 places97 km
- Sasebo54 places100 km
- Miyazaki13 places119 km
And all of Japan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kumamoto?
The best known: Monte Aso, Mt. Unzen, Castillo Kumamoto, Shimabara Castle, Hara Castle. In all, 73 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kumamoto?
February, April to May, October; also possible: November to January, March, June to September. In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51.
How do you get to Kumamoto?
The nearest main airport is Fukuoka Airport (FUK), 90 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kumamoto as the destination and these 73 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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