Kumamoto Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors: Castle, Mt Aso & Kurokawa Onsen (2026)
A complete first-timer Kumamoto travel guide covering Kumamoto Castle, Mt Aso, Kurokawa Onsen, transport, the best time to visit and where to stay.
A complete first-timer Kumamoto travel guide covering Kumamoto Castle, Mt Aso, Kurokawa Onsen, transport, the best time to visit and where to stay.
How to plan a Mt Aso day trip from Kumamoto: reaching the volcano crater, the Aso caldera, Kusasenri grassland, tours, the best time to visit and safety tips.
Where to stay in Kumamoto for first-time visitors: the best areas, city hotels near the castle and Kurokawa Onsen ryokan compared, with prices and booking tips.
A complete Kumamoto Castle guide for first-time visitors: ticket prices, opening hours, the earthquake reconstruction, the best time to visit and tips.
The top 12 things to do in Sendai for first-time visitors, with costs, timing and how to reach each sight using the Loople bus.