Kumamoto
Just at the center of Kyushu Island, surrounded by great nature of Mount Aso
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Akaushi Dining yoka-yoka Teppan & Grill
Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Steak, Yakiniku/Steak
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Nihonryori Tomita
Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Kaiseki (course menu), Japanese
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HAKATAYA
Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Japanese, Japanese
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antica locanda MIYAMOTO
Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Steak, Yakiniku/Steak
Kumamoto Area Map
Sea and mountains, Kumamoto is popular with many sightseeing spots with the dynamic nature. Around the Mount Aso which has one of the biggest calderas in the world, there are hot springs and superb views, making it a standard sightseeing spot. At the sea-side, you can see the Amakusa Islands. Christianity has long been a main religion around the area, and you can find many historic buildings such as old churches that were built in the beginning of Showa era. Kumamoto is rich with many local foods as well, such as mustard lotus root (Karashi Renkon), horse-meat sashimi, and Dago-jiru soup, the soul food of the locals. You may want to visit a new world cultural heritage site registered in 2015, Miike Coral Mine, too.
Access from major landmarks
Fukuoka Airport - Kumamoto station
From Fukuoka Airport to Hakata station
Five minutes (via Municipal Subway)
From Hakata station to Kumamoto station
Forty-one minutes (via JR Shinkansen Sakura)
Attractions in Kumamoto
Landmarks
Articles of Kumamoto
Learn more about the local culinary scene to get ready for your Japan trip.
Here are the articles to introduce the best restaurants in Kumamoto.
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyushu, June 2019
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Food and Sightseeing in Kumamoto: Ramen Isn't All That Kumamoto Is Famous For!
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6 Select Restaurants to Enjoy Kyushu's Delicious Local Cuisine
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A Trip Around Kyushu - 18 Select Izakaya to Enjoy Outstanding Local Food
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A Must-Visit When in Kumamoto! Recommended Restaurants Where One Can Be Healed and Satisfied by Deliciousness | Kumamoto
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyushu, July 2019
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5 Must-Visit Restaurants to Savor Kumamoto's Specialty 'Akaushi' Beef When Visiting Kumamoto Castle | Kumamoto
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Kyushu trip! If you're eating meat in Nagasaki, Kumamoto, or Miyazaki, this is the place!
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5 Recommended Shops in Areas Currently Gaining Attention from Foreigners｜Kyushu
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5 Recommended Japanese Restaurants to Visit When You Go to Kumamoto Castle | Kumamoto
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When traveling through each prefecture in Kyushu, you would like to visit these wonderful restaurants where they can experience the local flavors | Kyushu
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Not Sure Where to Eat? 13 Amazing Restaurants and Izakaya in Kumamoto
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Urban Greenery to the Great Outdoors: The Best Autumn Foliage Spots in Kyushu for Breathtaking Views
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Kumamoto - Chef's Recommendation
Here, we introduce the truly delicious cuisine recommended by the chefs.
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