Location: Kumamoto Prefecture

Kyushu-Okinawa, Japan

Japanese transcription(s)

• Japanese: 熊本県

• Rōmaji: Kumamoto-ken

Country: Japan

Region: Kyushu

Island: Kyushu

Capital: Kumamoto

Government

• Governor: Ikuo Kabashima

Area

• Total: 7,404.14 km (2,858.75 sq mi)

Area rank: 16th

Population (May 1, 2011)

• Total: 1,812,255

• Rank: 23rd

• Density: 244.76/km (633.9/sq mi)

ISO 3166 code: JP-43

Districts: 9

Municipalities: 45

Flower: Gentian (Gentiana scabra var. buergeri)

Tree: Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora)

Bird: Eurasian skylark (Alauda arvensis)

Website: www.pref.kumamoto.jp

Top Things to do in Kumamoto Prefecture

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10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Kumamoto Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

August 2, 2021 Rebbecca Marino

Kumamoto Prefecture (熊本県, Kumamoto-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu. The capital is the city of Kumamoto.
Restaurants in Kumamoto Prefecture

1. Sl Hitoyoshi

Between Kumamoto Station and Hitoyoshi Station Kumamoto Prefecture +81 50-3786-1717 http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/trains/slhitoyoshi/

Excellent

81%

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16%

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5.0 based on 79 reviews

one round trip a day (Kumamoto-Hitoyoshi)

2. Kumamoto Castle

1-1 Hommaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-0002 Kumamoto Prefecture +81 96-352-5900 http://kumamoto-guide.jp/kumamoto-castle/

Excellent

50%

Good

37%

Satisfactory

11%

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4.5 based on 2,704 reviews

Reviewed By dlnun - Nebraska, United States

We spent an afternoon with an English guide from the Kumamoto SGG Club—-Mieko Okada who was our personal guide at the Kumamoto Castle & to the Suizenji Jojuen Gardens. If you go to Kumamoto these two sights should be at the top of your list of things to see & places to go. Hopefully in the next few months more of the reconstruction will allow for an actual tour of the castle, but the grounds, walls, and views were amazing none the less.

3. Shirakawa Springs

Shirakawa, Minamiaso-mura, Aso-gun 869-1502 Kumamoto Prefecture http://www.minamiasokanko.jp/suigen-list/shirakawa-suigen.html

Excellent

43%

Good

43%

Satisfactory

13%

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4.5 based on 365 reviews

Reviewed By CookLight - Hong Kong, China

A great spot to feel the nature. Try the clear water directly from the spring, you may even purchase a bottle to bring some back to your hotel.

4. Tsujun Bridge

Nagahara, Yamato-cho, Kamimashiki-gun 861-3661 Kumamoto Prefecture +81 967-72-3855 http://tsujunbridge.jp/

Excellent

49%

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38%

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11%

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4.5 based on 148 reviews

5. Ikeyama Springs

14-1 Tajiri, Ubuyama-mura, Aso-gun 869-2704 Kumamoto Prefecture +81 967-25-2211 http://www.ubuyama-v.jp/tourism/scenic_spot/water_source

Excellent

59%

Good

38%

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4.5 based on 81 reviews

6. Okoshiki Beach

Shimoodamachi, Uto 869-3173 Kumamoto Prefecture http://www.city.uto.kumamoto.jp/utomonogatari/q/aview/5/535.html

Excellent

37%

Good

51%

Satisfactory

12%

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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 51 reviews

7. Higo Minkamura

302 Eta, Nagomi-machi, Tamana-gun 865-0136 Kumamoto Prefecture +81 968-86-5725 http://www.town.nagomi.lg.jp/

Excellent

38%

Good

56%

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4.5 based on 16 reviews

8. Cherry Blossom Trees along Yunoko Beach Road

Hama, Minamata 867-0008 Kumamoto Prefecture +81 966-63-2079

Excellent

73%

Good

27%

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4.5 based on 15 reviews

9. Yatakegoe

Onomachi, Hitoyoshi 868-0812 Kumamoto Prefecture

Excellent

45%

Good

41%

Satisfactory

14%

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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

10. Ukishima Shrine

2828 Itera, Kashima-machi, Kamimashiki-gun 861-3103 Kumamoto Prefecture +81 96-237-1437 http://www.ukishimajinja.com/index.html

Excellent

43%

Good

57%

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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Location: Kumamoto Prefecture

Top Things to do in Kumamoto Prefecture

Top Hotels in Kumamoto Prefecture

Countries

10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Kumamoto Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

1. Sl Hitoyoshi

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2. Kumamoto Castle

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Reviewed By dlnun - Nebraska, United States

3. Shirakawa Springs

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Reviewed By CookLight - Hong Kong, China

4. Tsujun Bridge

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5. Ikeyama Springs

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6. Okoshiki Beach

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7. Higo Minkamura

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8. Cherry Blossom Trees along Yunoko Beach Road

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9. Yatakegoe

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10. Ukishima Shrine

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