Fukuoka Airport 1 hr 34
Josaien (13 min)
Popular tourist district with an expansive shopping arcade, restaurants & cafes & cultural exhibits. Kumamoto Castle (9 min)
This reconstructed castle, originally completed in 1607, sits atop a hill & houses a history museum. Hanaokayama (17 min)
Park, mountain, and history Suizenji Ezuko park (8 min) lake Ezu (11 min)
Park with 2 swimming lakes fed by underground springs, known for water birds, fishing & boat rental. Honmyoji (13 min)
1614 Buddhist temple complex, known for its 176 stone steps leading to the grave of Katō Kiyomasa. Wakuwakuza History and Cultural Experience (14 min) 城彩苑 桜の小路 (14 min)
Edo-themed shopping arcade with souvenirs & eateries influenced by the town's 300-year-old history. Kumamotoshi Gendai Museum (7 min)
Modern art center showcasing a diverse collection of local & international works & cultural events. Mount Kinbō (33 min)
Extinct volcano with wooded hiking routes to its summit for far-reaching views of Kumamoto city. Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens (15 min)
Tranquil gardens & zoo, featuring over a thousand animals & a wide variety of plants & flowers. Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art (8 min)
Museum featuring regional antique art & sculpture, along with classical European paintings. Katō Shrine (10 min)
Cozy, historic Shinto shrine boasting views of Kumamoto Castle. Kumamoto Castle Honmaru palace (10 min) Suizenji Jojuen Garden (7 min)
This tranquil garden features traditional Japanese landscaping & historic landmarks in miniature. | 
