Timeline
19:03
Walk to Shirakawa Park to stretch your legs and enjoy the pre-sunset atmosphere in the quiet green space.
19:26
Arrive at Suizen-ji Joju-en. Find a spot facing west to watch the sun sink toward the WNW, casting long shadows across the mossy hills and the miniature Mount Fuji.
20:11
Head to AzumaZushi for dinner. This one of the oldest and best sushi restaurants in Kumamoto serves rice made according to the owner's family tradition. The kitchen is open until 22:00.
Local tip
The garden is a renowned Japanese traditional garden, considered one of the four best in Japan. The walk from the theatre is long, so start early or take transport.
Check before you go
- AzumaZushi is closed on Mondays. Check the route if you are visiting on that day.
- Suizen-ji Joju-en is a large garden; wear comfortable shoes for the walk from Shirakawa Park.
Worth knowing
- AzumaZushi (東寿司) is open at 20:11 only on Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kumamoto (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).