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Articles about Kumamoto and central Kyushu — Kumamoto Castle, Mt Aso volcano, Kurokawa Onsen and day trips.

Kumamoto Castle Japan stone walls and buildings historic landmark

Kumamoto Castle Guide: History, Tickets, Restoration & Things to Do Nearby (2026)

Kumamoto Castle is one of the most iconic and historically significant castles in all of Japan — a magnificent fortress that has withstood a dramatic samurai siege, a catastrophic earthquake, and more than four centuries of history to stand today as one of Kyushu’s most essential destinations. Classified as one of Japan’s three premier castles alongside Himeji and Matsumoto, Kumamoto Castle is distinctive for its imposing black-lacquered walls, ingeniously engineered stone ramparts, and an extraordinary ongoing restoration project that is itself one of the most fascinating things to observe in Japan today. Visiting the castle gives you not just a […]

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Best food in Kumamoto Japan — ramen and local specialties overview

Best Food in Kumamoto: Must-Try Dishes & Restaurants

Kumamoto is one of those Japanese cities that serious food lovers keep as a quiet secret. Located in the heart of Kyushu island, surrounded by the active volcanic caldera of Mt. Aso to the northeast and the mineral-rich Ariake Sea to the west, Kumamoto has a food culture that is bold, confident, and deeply tied to the land. Horse sashimi, volcanic-soil vegetables, rich tonkotsu ramen flavoured with burnt garlic oil, and some of the finest wagyu beef outside of Kobe — this is a city where eating is never an afterthought. Most visitors who come to Kumamoto are drawn by […]

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