Kumamoto – A Land Where Fiery Mountains and Pure Waters Echo with the Pulse of Life
Kumamoto – A Land Where Fiery Mountains and Pure Waters Echo with the Pulse of Life
In the heart of Kyushu lies Kumamoto, a land where the energy of the earth and the clarity of pure water converge in harmony, breathing life into every scene.
Mount Aso, still active, seems to pulse with the earth itself—endless grasslands brushed by wind, rising columns of smoke, and a vast caldera that humbles all who gaze upon it.
Yet Kumamoto is equally a land of water.
Pure springs rise from deep beneath the ground, feeding fields, nurturing communities, and filling daily life with quiet abundance.
This is a place where history and human spirit run deep. The proud silhouette of Kumamoto Castle, the shimmering beauty of the Yamaga Lantern Festival, and towns steeped in warmth and tradition—all speak of a land where the heartbeat of life never fades.
Kumamoto invites the traveler not just to see, but to feel—a place where nature and people breathe as one.
Prefectural capital
- Kumamoto City
Major Cities
- Kumamoto city
- Yatsushiro city
- Amakusa city
Population
- Approximately 1.7 million
Major Tourist Attractions and Events
- Kumamoto Castle
- Mount Aso
- Amakusa Gokyo (Amakusa Five Bridges)
- Kurokawa Onsen
Gallery
Mount Aso, one of the world’s largest volcanoes
Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, known for its mystical atmosphere and serene beauty.
Aso Panorama Line offers breathtaking views of the vast Aso landscape.
Kumamoto Castle, considered one of Japan’s three most famous castles
Gion Bridge in Amakusa, selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Bridges