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

Top Hotels in Kumamoto Prefecture

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Top 10 History Museums in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu-Okinawa

February 4, 2022 Almeta Stockton

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. Newspaper Museum

172 Yoyasumachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-0823 Kumamoto Prefecture +81 96-361-3111 http://museum.kumanichi.com/

Excellent

29%

Good

71%

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4.5 based on 7 reviews

2. Seiwa Bunraku Museum

152 Ohira, Yamato-cho, Kamimashiki-gun 861-3811 Kumamoto Prefecture +81 967-82-3001 http://seiwabunraku.hinokuni-net.jp/seiwabunraku/

Excellent

50%

Good

38%

Satisfactory

13%

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4.5 based on 8 reviews

"Bunraku" is one of traditional Japanese performing arts.Regular performances will be held on the second Sunday and the fourth Sunday. Please enjoy the Japanese traditional culture.

3. Kitazato Shibasaburo Memorial Museum

3199 Kitazato, Oguni-machi, Aso-gun 869-2505 Kumamoto Prefecture +81 967-46-5560 http://manabiyanosato.or.jp/kitazatomuseum/

Excellent

56%

Good

19%

Satisfactory

25%

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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

4. Tokutomi Memorial Park

4-10-33 Oe, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 862-0971 Kumamoto Prefecture +81 96-362-0919 http://kumamoto-guide.jp/spots/detail/74

Excellent

Good

64%

Satisfactory

27%

Poor

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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 22 reviews

5. Kumamoto Prefectural Ancient Burial Mound Museum

3085 Iwabaru Kaomachi, Yamaga 861-0561 Kumamoto Prefecture +81 968-36-2151 http://www.kofunkan.pref.kumamoto.jp/

Excellent

21%

Good

50%

Satisfactory

25%

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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 24 reviews

6. Yokoishonan Memorial Museum

1-25-91 Nuyamadu, Kumamoto 861-2102 Kumamoto Prefecture +81 96-368-6158 http://kumamoto-guide.jp/spots/detail/64

Excellent

25%

Good

50%

Satisfactory

13%

Poor

13%

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 8 reviews

7. Amakusa Christian Museum

19-52 Fumenoomachi, Amakusa 863-0017 Kumamoto Prefecture +81 969-22-3845 [email protected] http://www.city.amakusa.kumamoto.jp/kirishitan/

Excellent

23%

Good

49%

Satisfactory

26%

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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 61 reviews

Reviewed By Jenn-in-veil - Saskatoon, Canada

This museum is located at the top of a hill so if you are not a good walker I suggest a taxi. There is an escalator from the parking lot. Inside you are invted to watch a video. There is even one in english!! This is mostly the history of Christianity in Japan and the Shimabara rebellion. Very nicely done up.

8. Hondo Museum of History and Folklore

3706 Imagama Shinmachi, Amakusa 863-0013 Kumamoto Prefecture +81 969-23-5353 http://rekimin.amakusa-web.jp/MyHp/Pub/

Excellent

13%

Good

50%

Satisfactory

38%

Poor

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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 8 reviews

9. Reihoku History Museum

2245-11 Tomioka, Reihoku-machi, Amakusa-gun 863-2507 Kumamoto Prefecture +81 969-35-0712

Excellent

Good

100%

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4.0 based on 1 reviews

10. Kumamoto Prefectural Library, Kumamoto Culture and History Museum

2-5-1 Izumi, Kumamoto 862-8612 Kumamoto Prefecture +81 96-384-5000 http://www.library.pref.kumamoto.jp/

Excellent

19%

Good

62%

Satisfactory

19%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 21 reviews

Location: Kumamoto Prefecture

Top Things to do in Kumamoto Prefecture

Top Hotels in Kumamoto Prefecture

Countries

Top 10 History Museums in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu-Okinawa

1. Newspaper Museum

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2. Seiwa Bunraku Museum

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3. Kitazato Shibasaburo Memorial Museum

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4. Tokutomi Memorial Park

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5. Kumamoto Prefectural Ancient Burial Mound Museum

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6. Yokoishonan Memorial Museum

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7. Amakusa Christian Museum

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Reviewed By Jenn-in-veil - Saskatoon, Canada

8. Hondo Museum of History and Folklore

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9. Reihoku History Museum

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10. Kumamoto Prefectural Library, Kumamoto Culture and History Museum

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