15 Things to do in Kumamoto City
Here we present 15 things to do in Kumamoto City.
A Sip of History & Flavor – Exploring Kyushu’s Green Teas
Green tea, so central to Japanese daily life, actually originated in Northern Kyushu! Below, I present a brief guide to three of Kyushu’s main tea producing regions and their particular types of Japanese green tea.
5 Beautiful Gardens Across Kyushu Worth Strolling Around
Although I could have chosen many more, in this piece, I profile five gardens from all across Kyushu for a diverse yet uniquely southwestern Japanese botanical experience.
Fujisaki Hachimangu Horse Festival in Kumamoto
Fujisaki Hachimangu is probably the most important shrine in Kumamoto and has a long rich history. It is closely linked to famous Japanese samurai such as Kato Kiyomasa and the Hosokawa family. In Autumn, the shrine is host to a fantastic four-day festival ending on Sunday with a horse parade through the city.
Happy Hot Spring Hopping at Kurokawa Onsen
You can enjoy the many hot springs (温泉 or onsen), some are even outside (called rotenburo 露天風呂), just by the river. You can walk around the town, which is very picturesque, and try delicious food.
Yuru-Kyara Invasion!
Anyone visiting Japan cannot help but notice the colourful characters used to promote or identify everything from businesses and products, to services and regions.
One Day at Kumamoto
As a tourist who wants to discover the north part of Kyushu Island and experience with JR Limited Trains only for Kyushu, the JR north Kyushu Pass can be the best choice for you.
Tsujunkyo Bridge in Kumamoto
Tsujunkyo Bridge is Japan's largest stone aqueduct used to convey water.
The 10 Best Ryokan of Kurokawa Onsen in Kumamoto
Kumamoto Prefecture is famous for hot springs. Kurokawa Onsen is one of the most popular hot spring resorts with a variety of ryokan (a Japanese-style hotel with onsen) to choose from.
Autumn Leaves in Kumamoto – The 10 Most Beautiful Viewing Spots
This is a prefecture which is rapidly gaining its popularity due to its official mascot, “Kumamon.”