Kumamoto Castle
In 1607, Kato Kiyomasa built a castle in a hilly area called Chausuyama, which is one of the three premier castles in Japan. Thereafter, Kumamoto Castle has been a stage of a diverse history for 400 years from the Middle Ages to the present age. Castle buildings from those days are also in existence, and 13 of the buildings have been designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. Kumamoto Castle was damaged in the Kumamoto earthquake which occurred in April 2016, and restoration work is currently still under way.
Spot details
Update date:2024.04.24
- Address
- Kumamoto Pref. Kumamotoshichuouku Honmaru 1-1 Map
- Area
- Kumamoto City Area
- Phone
- 0962235011
- Hours
- 9:00-17:00(Last entry16:30)
- Closed
- Irregular holidays (If you are closed on The end of the year, etc., please visit our website)
- Fees
-
[General (High School Students and above)] 800 yen (group 640 yen)
[Small/Junior High School Students] 300 yen (group 240 yen)
[Pre-schoolers] Free
*Groups must be 30 or more people. - Parking Lot
- Available (Ninomaru parking lot 210 spaces)
- Credit Card
-
Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, Diners Club, others)
※Ticket office only - Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Available(Kumamoto Free Wi-Fi)
- Note
- *Tel will connect you to the Kumamoto Castle Management Center.
- Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- Yes
- Estimated stay time
- 60-120 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Possible (elevators are available in the special viewing passageway and in the castle tower)
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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