Other Historic Site/Building Spots in Kumamoto City Area

  • Statue of Kato Kiyomasa
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kumamotoshichuouku Hanabatachou
    This bronze statue the founder of Kumamoto Castle, Kato Kiyomasa, is located in Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City. He's depicted in armor and traditional headgear sitting on a castle fortification. Behind the statue is a road called Miyukizaka that leads to Kumamoto Castle. There is another statue of Kiyomasa at Honmyoji Temple in the city's Nishi Ward.
  • Kumamoto University Go Ko Museum
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    Kumamoto Kumamoto-shi Chuo-ku Kurokami 2-chome 40-ban 1-go

    熊本地震のあとしばらく公開が中止になっていましたが、公開されていることがわかり訪問しました。熊本駅からバスに乗って来ました。熊大前を通るバスはそこそこあるので不便は感じませんでした。熊大の赤煉瓦の門から入ると案内表示とキャンパス内の地図もあるので場所はすぐにわかりました。守衛の方がいて、入場は無料でした。建物と展示はナンバースクールの時代を彷彿させてくれ貴重な見学でした。五高関係者として夏目漱石の...

  • Okubo lateral holes Tombs
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kumamotoshiminamiku Jounanmachifujiyama
  • Tsukawara Burial Mounds
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    Kumamoto Kumamoto-shi Minami-ku Jonanmachi Tsukawara
  • Chigane Ko Ancienct Burial Mound
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    Kumamoto Kumamoto-shi Nishi-ku Oshima 9-chome
  • Hosokawa house Byosho
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kumamotoshichuouku Kurokami 4-chome

Kumamoto Areas

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Kumamoto lies in the center of Kyushu, a calm prefecture perfect for easy strolls around the historic center and lazy evenings in the natural hot springs at Kurokawa Onsen. For a slightly more strenuous activity, head to Mount Aso, whose surrounding hills offer hiking opportunities aplenty with views over the active volcano.

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