Kumamoto is located in the center of Kyushu, 40 and 60 minutes by rail from Hakata and Kagoshima, two other popular cities, making it easy to return on the same day. Kumamoto is quite prosperous, and the accommodation and expenses are lower than those in big cities. Kumamoto, because Kumamoto bear famous city, the whole city can be seen Kumamoto bear elements, sculptures on the road, supermarket bento, special hand ceremony, street signs... Kumamoto is Kumamoto's sales minister and Happiness minister! Have your own office!

The city is small, there are not many attractions, almost a day can be visited, although not on the list, but must not miss Kumamoto City oh!

🏨Where to stay

I usually stay at Daiwa Roynet Hotel in Hanada-machi, close to the central shopping district and 15 minutes from Kumamoto. For trips to Hakata and Kagoshima, you can also stay directly near Kumamoto.

🚄 Transportation

Kumamoto Station can be reached by JR from all over Kyushu, Fukuoka has a Shinkansen directly to Kumamoto, and for buses, sunq Company also has a line. There are trams and buses in Kumamoto city, suica card, icoca card, apple pay can be used, bus 180 times, trams have a one-day pass of 500. If you pay cash, get on the bus and remember to take a coupon. Get off and pay the driver for the money. You can get change. The tram has a track, and the bus is a general bus, which gets on the back door and gets off the front door.

🌲 Attractions

📍 Shuicheng Temple Chengqu Garden

Large Japanese garden, all green in early May, very beautiful, good weather and high saturation. The Japanese garden is really perfect with the kimono, is not the same feeling as the photo in Kyoto ~ The ecology in the garden is also very rich, there are fish and egrets, the May Day Golden Week people are also good, the experience is very good.

Four or five hundred years ago, such a park, but too beautiful too beautiful, human beings here I feel superfluous, the ancient people's appreciation level and the current level of protection of the local people really have nothing to say. But be prepared: crows are as big as chickens and koi are as big as rivers.

📍 Kumamoto Castle
Together with Osaka Castle and Nagoya Castle, it is known as the three major cities in Japan, and it looks almost exactly like Tenshou Pavilion, and the nearby Kato Shrine can see the whole Kumamoto Castle. This is a landmark of Kumamoto City and a must see! The city can be climbed to the top, the middle floor is the museum, learn about the history of Kumamoto Castle.

Kumamoto Castle, as a famous historical site, has many places to visit and special attractions, here are some of the main highlights:

1. Tengoku (Main Tower) : Although the original Tengoku was destroyed throughout history, the present Tengoku was rebuilt later and represents traditional Japanese castle architecture and is a symbol of Kumamoto Castle.
2. Honmaru Imperial Hall: Honmaru Imperial Hall is the main palace area within the castle, which used to be the residence and administrative activities of the Lord. The reconstructed Honmaru Imperial Hall shows the life and culture of the time.
3. Oar (Watchtower) : There are several OARS in Kumamoto City, which were used for surveillance and defense. These OARS are not only of military significance, but also excellent examples of ancient Japanese architectural techniques.
4. Ishigaki: Ishigaki in Kumamoto Castle is very famous for its large size and complex structure. Ishigaki not only increased the castle's defensive capabilities, but also demonstrated the wisdom and technology of the people of the time.
5. Oureの Akamada Castle: Located outside Kumamoto Castle, this is a leisure park that combines modern facilities with traditional elements. Visitors can enjoy the cherry blossoms and visit various exhibitions and activities here.
6. Weapons and armor display: In some areas, ancient weapons and armor used to defend Kumamoto Castle are displayed, giving people an idea of the equipment of samurai in the Sengoku period.
7. Kumamoto Castle Museum: The museum displays various exhibits about Kumamoto Castle and local history, and is a good place to learn about Kumamoto Castle and its history.
8. Nine Fold Oar and Yuquanting Teahouse: The Nine Fold Oar is one of the better preserved OARS in the castle, while the Yuquanting Teahouse offers a place to enjoy the Japanese tea ceremony and rest.
   

📍 Office of Minister Kumamoto

The location is on the first floor of Tsurumai Department Store in Kumamoto City, the nearest station from Dentsu Machi. Kumamoto electricity is 180 yen a person, sit more can also buy a day pass, 500 yen a person, there is no jr to oh nearby. Tsurumai Department Store is very close to Kumamoto City, and it is recommended to walk there directly after visiting Kumamoto City.

The whole area of the Minister's office is not big, and it has interactive facilities, photo points, and sells all kinds of Kumamoto bears. And there's a medal that bilibili gave Kumamoto. It is recommended that you arrive more than 30 minutes in advance, and you can stand in the front seat for easy interaction and watching the performance.

15 minutes before the show, the staff will start to prepare, so there will be no wandering around, and the performance area will be fenced off. The staff will say a few cautions.

Kumamoto Bear performance a total of 20 minutes, I saw the 2 p.m. show, Kumamoto bear dance three times, the process of interaction is also a lot. At the end of the game, the field will be closed for about five minutes, allowing Kumamoto to exit first.
The minister will appear at a fixed time every day, interact with everyone, check the time in advance for fun, and the office has a map of the minister's travel, his desk, his own car, and a lot of surrounding sales.

📍 Luffy
Kumamoto Prefecture is the birthplace of "One Piece" author Oda, and the entire city is also full of elements of One Piece, such as the nine main character sculptures throughout the city, the Luffy statue is the most convenient one in the city, the others are further away, near the park above.

(All over Kumamoto, to punch the card should need to charter a car to walk one or two days, Luffy and Qiao ba near the city, but I like Sorong so the small train went to Otsujin, through the rural railway has a flavor ~) especially let me move things, Luffy standing position is Kumamoto City police headquarters gate, this is a city by the thief to guard justice, ah ~ really hot blood and two ah...

📍 See Kumano Shrine for coloring

This unmanned shrine on Mount Aso is like a landscape from another world. Numerous stone lanterns gathered together, because in the mountains, the sun can not direct, stone lanterns covered with moss. Close your eyes and let go of your inner turmoil as you get in touch with nature and enjoy your leisure time.

If you go early in the morning, you will enjoy a pleasant and unique peaceful atmosphere. Beneath the rough old trees and the huge moss-covered stone lanterns, a mist filled the space. This mysterious scene seems to take you into the movie world!

📍 Mount Aso
It's the largest active volcano in the world! Now the Ashu crater is still erupting, it is not possible to go near the crater, but you can enjoy the beauty of the grassland woven by nature in a safe place, and the shock brought by the volcanic eruption.

📍 A thousand miles of grass by the shore
The sky here is reflected in the prairie pond is really like the creator's color palette, the naked eye looks beautiful too unbelievable treasure if you do not want to climb the mountain to enjoy the charming mountain scenery that must go here you can also enjoy the five mountains at the foot of the mountain!!

🍜 food

1. Spurs
Raw beef and then fell in love with raw horse meat, really no smell, raw food lovers don't miss ah, horse meat can be so tender and al dente really.
Baked, fried, stewed, cooked, and nothing bad!!

2. Kumamoto Ramen
You can go to "black pavilion" to eat, Kumamoto ramen and Osaka, Tokyo, including an arashi are not the same, the most important is to boil the soup garlic flavor is very rich ~

In Kumamoto, you can also see the lovely minister Kumamoto on the street in the store anytime and anywhere, and there are really too many photos to put down. And moreover, it is also the crayon I like to see the new mother, the home of the new, so here can also buy a limited small new perimeter.