Kumamoto attractions by area: castle, Aso and Amakusa

Browse Kumamoto sights by region, from Kumamoto Castle and Suizenji Jojuen Garden to Aso's crater, Kurokawa Onsen and the wildlife and history of Amakusa.

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Kumamoto attractions are organized by area. Refer to detailed articles for opening hours, prices, and transport; those articles include official sources and verification dates.

Area Attraction Highlights Detailed article
Kumamoto City Kumamoto Castle Admission procedure and visitor route Kumamoto Castle guide
Kumamoto City Suizenji Jojuen Garden Garden; admission fees were adjusted from April 2026 Suizenji Jojuen Garden guide
Aso Mount Nakadake Crater access restrictions are real-time information Aso Volcano guide
Aso Kurokawa Onsen Nyuto Tegata bath pass Kurokawa Onsen guide
Amakusa Itsuwa waters and Sakitsu Wild dolphin watching and Hidden Christian history Amakusa Islands guide

Return to the Kumamoto travel guide, or see the Kumamoto transport overview.

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