Kumamoto Castle Sakuranobaba Josaien

Local Cuisine

This is a sightseeing facility located in Sakuranobaba, at the foot of Kumamoto Castle, the symbol of Kumamoto. The facility consists of an area of souvenir shops, and eateries where you can try local Kumamoto cuisine, and Wakuwakuza, an experiential type exhibit, where you can learn about the history of Kumamoto Castle. A volunteer guide, who can show you Kumamoto Castle in about an hour, is always present at the general Tourist Information Center in the facility. It is a seven-minute walk from the “Hanabata-cho” tram stop.

Spot details

Address: Kumamoto Pref. Kumamotoshichuouku Ninomaru 1-1-2 Map
Area: Kumamoto City Area
Phone: 0962885577
Hours: [Sakura no Koji Saturday production place] [Mar.--Nova.] 9:00-19:00 [Dec.--Feb.] 9:00-18:00 [Restaurant] 11:00- 19:00 (until Saturday Sunday Public holidays 20:00)
Closed: open everyday
Parking Lot: Available (53spaces) * Separate welfare Vehicles space 5spaces
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Available (limited to smoking areas)
Wi-Fi: Available (Kumamoto Free WiFi)
Vegetarian Menu: Available (some stores)
English Menu: Available
Average budget: [Day] 1,001-3,000yen [Night] 3,001-5,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available