Kumamoto City

Kumamoto City offers various attractions and activities throughout the year, including cherry blossom viewing in spring, flower viewing in summer, leaf viewing in autumn, and snow viewing in winter. The best times to visit are spring and autumn, as these two seasons offer the most comfortable weather and are also the best times for cherry blossom and leaf viewing.

Must-visit attractions include Kumamoto Castle, Mount Aso, Sakurababa Castle Saien Garden, Shimotori Shopping Street, etc. Kumamoto Castle is one of the three most famous castles in Japan. It has been restored to its former glory after reconstruction. Aso Volcano offers magnificent natural beauty. Sakuranobaba Castle Saien is a neighborhood that combines traditional culture and modern cuisine, and Shimotori Shopping Street is an ideal place to experience Kumamoto’s local specialties.