About Kumamoto

Kumamoto City is located in the center of Kyushu Island and is the prefectural capital of Kumamoto Prefecture. It has a long history and is known a "City of Forests" since it is blessed with an abundance of nature. When seeing the sites of Japan, Kumamoto's classic Japanese style garden known as Suizenji Park, the nearly 400-year old Kumamoto Castle, the Higo Zogan design and traditional folk handcrafts like Shohdai-yaki pottery will surely fascinate you. Moreover, Kumamoto City will leave you feeling refreshed thanks to the crystal clear water, clean air and delicious foods that its plentiful nature provide. It is our hope and belief that you will have a wonderful visit!

More Information
http://www.manyou-kumamoto.jp/contents.cfm?id=222


Location of Kumamoto city



Access to Kumamoto city

Narita
Airport
Various ways
(About 2 hour)
Haneda
Airport
JAL, ANA
(About 2 hour)
Kumamoto
Airport
JAL: Japan Airlines
ANA: All Nippon Airways
Kansai
Aiport
JR Haruka
(About 1 hour)
Shin-Osaka
Station
JR Shinkansen
(About 3.5 hour)
Kumamoto
Station
 JR: Japanise Railway
Shinkansen: bullet train




Pictures of sightseeing places