Kumamoto Castle

Address: 1-1 Honmaru, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0002, Japan. Getting there: Kumamoto Castle is located in the center of Kumamoto City, a 15 minute tram ride from JR Kumamoto Station and get off at Kumamotojo-mae tram stop. Highlights: Kumamoto Castle is one of the most impressive castles in Japan. Five years after the serious damage in the earthquakes of April 2016, on June 28 2021, the interior of the castle's main keep was finally reopened to the public. The castle keep consists of two towers, a main tower with six stories and a smaller tower with four stories. Nice views of the castle grounds and surrounding city can be enjoyed from the top floor of the main tower. 😍 Opening hours: 9am to 4.30pm daily Admission fee: 800yen #bucketlistreboot#traveljapan #naturewonders #culturewalk