Kumamoto Castle

熊本城, kumamoto-jō

One of the most beautiful castles in Japan, and the third largest. Kumamoto Castle was burned down during the Satsuma Rebellion in 1877; the current keep is a concrete reconstruction built during the 1960s. The buildings on the grounds took severe damage during earthquakes in April 2016 and July 2026; the main keep has since re-opened to the public, but other surrounding buildings will take years to rebuild. During the cherry blossom season, the castle grounds are filled with hundreds of beautiful blossoms.

• history

Hours

09:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30)

Price

¥800

Website

kumamoto-guide.jp (opens in a new tab)