Kumamoto Castle
from $6.13
- Entry fees included
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Highlights
- Discover a magnificent historic landmark in Kumamoto, famous for its strong defensive design.
- Walk through impressive stone walls, gates, and restored castle buildings.
- Experience a rich blend of history, culture, and architecture.
- Enjoy panoramic views of the city from the top of the main keep.
About this experience
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What to expect
With a history of more than 400 years, Kumamoto Castle is one of the three famous castles in Japan. Covering an area of 5.3km, there are many buildings that are designated as key cultural relics by the state. The earthquake in 2016 was severely damaged, and the restoration project is making every effort to restore the majestic and heroic appearance before the earthquake. Visiting the restoration project of the ancient city is also a rare experience. Please come and visit.
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What's included
- Kumamoto Castle admission ticket, including the castle tower
- Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza
Not included
- All fees not mentioned
Things to note
- Pets are only allowed outdoors (outside the castle tower) in the paid parks
- Yongyongzu official website: https://www.sakuranobaba-johsaien.jp/waku-index/
- We will not provide them in case of rain).
- Child prices apply to elementary school and junior high school students.
- Take the airport bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport and get off at Sakuramachi bus Terminal
- Kumamoto Castle official website: https://castle.kumamoto-guide.jp/zh/
- [Remarks/Other]
- * Available areas: Sakura-no-Babajo Saien, the General Tourist Information Center, the restroom on the south side of the Ninomaru parking lot, the Ninomaru ticket office, Uto Gyur, the castle tower square, the castle tower, and the area around the special
- Please note that it may take a long time to enter the castle tower if there are many people.
- The use of camera tripods, selfie sticks and other equipment is strictly prohibited when there are many people.
- You can bring infant strollers into the park and use them.
- Adult prices apply to high school student and above.
- [Kumamoto Castle]
- Please wear non-slip shoes to ensure safety.
- It is strictly forbidden to bring wheeled suitcases into the castle tower
- [Participation restrictions]
- Launch your browser.
- Please do not eat or drink in the paid park
- Register the user on the registration screen and you can connect to the network.
- When purchasing admission tickets for 2 or more people at one time, all users must enter at the same time.
- From April 1, 2024, entry and exit from the South Exit will be available on weekdays.
- Open the Wi-Fi settings on your smartphone, tablet or other mobile device and select the network (SSID) kumamoto-free- Wi-Fi .
- Pets must be kept in a cage that cannot be seen at all times in the park (service dogs are allowed)
- It is strictly prohibited to light a fire in Kumamoto Castle Park
- There are no coin-operated lockers for large luggage in the Shuen Garden (including the castle tower)
- Only beverage bottles with lids are allowed.
- If it rains, the road surface will become slippery and it is easy to fall
- 9:00~17:00 (Last admission is 16:00)
- The park may be open irregularly during the year-end period
- Address: 1-1 Honmaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 860-0002
- End of the year (December 29 to December 31)
- The last admission time for the castle tower is 16:30
- If you wish to store your luggage, please use the coin-operated lockers in front of the Ninomaru "Rest Area" or the coin-operated lockers in front of the Josaien Tourist Information Center.
- The operating hours of Kumamoto Castle and Kumamoto Castle Museum Ooto-Ooto-Za differ, so please be sure to check the official website before ordering.
- Walk for 10 minutes.
- Then walk for 10 minutes.
- Due to activity, the opening hours may be extended.
- Visitors who need wheelchairs (including electric wheelchairs) can rent them free of charge in the park (must be accompanied by someone
- On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, you can enter and exit from the North or South Exit.
- In case of bad weather, the park may be temporarily closed.
- Visitors who wish to smoke are welcome to use the smoking area next to the "Fuxing Castle Lord Information Center" in Ninomaru or the smoking area in Josaien.
- transportation: Take the Kumamoto City Line from JR Kumamoto Station and get off at Kumamotojo-shiyakusho-mae
- [Closed Days]
- Instructions for using Kumamo and free Wi-Fi in the park.
- · When you connect to the Internet for the second time, select the Wi-Fi network (SSID) kumamoto-free- Wi-Fi and you can use it without registration.
- There is no smoking area in the paid park
- When visiting other parks, please wear a leash.
- [Free Wi-Fi]
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