Fukuoka Airport 1 hr 32
Honmyoji (12 min)
1614 Buddhist temple complex, known for its 176 stone steps leading to the grave of Katō Kiyomasa. Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens (17 min)
Tranquil gardens & zoo, featuring over a thousand animals & a wide variety of plants & flowers. Hanaokayama (15 min)
Park, mountain, and history Wakuwakuza History and Cultural Experience (11 min) Kumamotoshi Gendai Museum (6 min)
Modern art center showcasing a diverse collection of local & international works & cultural events. Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art (17 min)
Museum featuring regional antique art & sculpture, along with classical European paintings. 城彩苑 桜の小路 (11 min)
Edo-themed shopping arcade with souvenirs & eateries influenced by the town's 300-year-old history. Kumamoto Castle Honmaru palace (8 min) Kumamoto Castle (7 min)
This reconstructed castle, originally completed in 1607, sits atop a hill & houses a history museum. Katō Shrine (10 min)
Cozy, historic Shinto shrine boasting views of Kumamoto Castle. Suizenji Ezuko park (10 min) Mount Kinbō (32 min)
Extinct volcano with wooded hiking routes to its summit for far-reaching views of Kumamoto city. Suizenji Jojuen Garden (10 min)
This tranquil garden features traditional Japanese landscaping & historic landmarks in miniature. Josaien (9 min)
Popular tourist district with an expansive shopping arcade, restaurants & cafes & cultural exhibits. lake Ezu (14 min)
Park with 2 swimming lakes fed by underground springs, known for water birds, fishing & boat rental. | 
