Kumamoto is located in the center of Kyushu. Kumamoto is known for the place of the nature ,food and sightseeing. It is easy to visit Kumamoto from Fukuoka. So many people who travel around Kyushu come to Kumamoto and they are addicted to this city.
The nature of Kumamoto is seen only in Kumamoto. You will meet the one and only view when you trip Kumamoto. The most famous nature place in Kumamoto is Mt. Aso (阿蘇山) and Aso Kuju National Park (阿蘇くじゅう国立公園). Mt. Aso is an active volcano and known for the most famous and biggest Caldera in the world. Mt. Aso is the symbol of Kumamoto.
Aso is also a famous place to watch the stars. There is nothing without you and the panoramic view. You will feel as if the stars fall down to you. You will become friends with the universe. The romantic time waits for you.
Kumamoto-jo castle (熊本城) attracts many travelers all of the world. This beautiful castle has more than 400 hundreds history and have watched over Kumamoto city. Kumamoto-jo castke is close to the center city of Kumamoto. So you can easily go there. The best season of visiting Kumamoto-jo castle is the season of cherry blossoms. The collaboration between Kumamoto-jo castle and cherry blossoms makes you feel the Japanese traditional spring. The night view of the castle is also nice. Please enjoy many attractive styles of Kumamoto-jo castle.
Do you know Kumamon (くまモン)? He is the most famous local mascot in Japan. You will see him at wherever you go in Kumamoto. Thanks to Kumamon, the number of travelers is increasing and he makes Kumamoto more attractive place to go in Japan. Kumamon character-themed items is very popular and cute products. So we would like you to but it.
Kumamoto is famous for Basashi (馬刺し), which means sashimi of horse meat. It is common in Japan to eat Basashi and the taste is nice. Basashi is akso known as a luxury food in Japan. It is hard to eat delicious Basashi expect Kumamoto. So we recommend you to try Basashi in Kumamoto.
Amakusa islands (天草諸島) is also a famous tourism spot and has an important history for Japan. The popular activity in Amakusa is cruising. You can meet dolphins on a cruise all year long. Amakusa has so many instagrammable spot that these days the number of young people who visit Amakusa is increasing.
The sunset is perfect as well.
Amakusa is also known for the important place for Christian. Amakusa has a World Heritage Site about Christian. There is a rare culture in Amakusa that the Christianity and the Japanese traditional religion were existed together when the Christianity was under oppression all over Japan in Edo era (江戸時代).
You can see the scenery of a good old Japanese fishing village in Amakusa. There are less and less these traditional Japanese sceneries. So you have to visit here for experiencing a Japanese traditional culture.
There are much more fascinating spot in Kumamoto. Please visit Kumamoto and enjoy the nature, food and tourists spot.