Location: Kumamoto Prefecture
Top Things to do in Kumamoto Prefecture
Top Hotels in Kumamoto Prefecture
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Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu-Okinawa
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. Mt. Aso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 455 reviews
Reviewed By Wingfield73 - Chiang Mai, Thailand
We hired a taxi from Kumamoto town which took us to the volcano through the mountainous countryside which had been devasted by the earthquake three years earlier and could scarcely imagine the terror that the people living there must have felt. But even more impressive was the gigantic effort being put into repairing the mountains themselves. Arriving at the Aso volcano itself we were first struck by the sulphurous smell and the white smoke emerging from the top. There is a good and informative visitor centre near the foot of the volcano and, a little further on a restaurant area with good parking and excellent views of the volcano. Don't miss the nearby small and friendly town of Aso itself, with one of Japan's most revered shrines now under repair from the earthquake damage.
2. Kumamoto Castle
Overall Ratings
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. Kikuchi Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Clear streams and pristine forests create landscapes such as varied ses, roses, and waterfalls. Fresh green is beautiful in spring, summer is a summer resort, autumn leaves color the whole area in autumn. It is a place where you can heal your mind by negative ions, river murmurs, and birds singing.
Reviewed By 2020xplorers
Wonderful facilities that have recently been upgraded. Magical photo opportunities and zen like peace and beauty! Highly recommend the chicken yakitorii at the entrance!!
4. Shirakawa Springs
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Tsujun Bridge
6. Daikanbo Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 632 reviews
Daikanbo is located on the northern rim of the crater.You can see the breathtaking view from this look out. To go there take a bus named Yamabikogo from JR Kumamoto station and get off at JR Aso station.From Aso station there are two tour buses going to Daikanbo at 10:15 and 14:00. The operation of these tour buses is until January 31,2017.
Reviewed By shinya4649
Aso-san, the symbol of Kumamoto Prefecture, is the largest compound volcano in Japan, situated in the central part of Aso Kuju National Park. The central cone group consists of five peaks, the highest 1592-meter Taka-dake, still active – – Naka-dake, Neko-dake, Eboshi-dake, and Kishima-dake. This mountain boasts arguably the largest caldera in the world, extending 25 kilometers in the north-south direction and 18 kilometers in the east-west direction. (阿蘇山は阿蘇くじゅう国立公園の中央部に位置する日本最大の複式活火山で、熊本県のシ ンボルである。中央火口丘群の5つの峰、標高1,592mの最高峰・高岳、現在も活動中の中岳、根子岳、烏帽子岳、杵島岳から成る。東西約18km・南北約25kmに及ぶ世界最大の力ルデラを誇ると言えよう)
7. Ikeyama Springs
8. Okoshiki Beach
9. Nabegataki Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 400 reviews
Reviewed By Emily2018_G_Scott - Sydney, Australia
This is one of the easiest walk and be the closest to a waterfall. Entrance fee of 300 Yen is well worth it because the toilet is clean and the walkway is well maintained. Must visit on your way to Kumamoto.
10. Aso Geopark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By AHK2960 - Singapore, Singapore
It's too smoky during my visit so don"t get to see the blue water, it's took us only 30 mins to drive up from the Aso station.
