Kumamoto Castle, one of the three most famous castles in Japan, was constructed by the famous general Kato Kiyomasa, who poured his heart and soul into building it over a period of seven years starting from 1601, making use of his many years of battle experience.
The castle has a large and small castle tower, 49 yagura (turrets), 18 turret gates, and 29 castle gates. The castle covers an area of approximately 98 hectares (the equivalent of 21 Tokyo Domes) and has a circumference of approximately 5.3 km. Its magnificent structure is known for its elegant stone walls known as Kiyomasa-ryu stone walls and advanced castle-building techniques that skillfully utilize the natural terrain.

Suizenji Jojuen, a famous garden representing Kumamoto, is a Momoyama-style stroll garden that opened in 1636 at a teahouse associated with the Hosokawa family, feudal lords of the Edo period. It is said to have originally been built for the residence of the monk Gen'yū of Rakan-ji Temple in Yabakei Oita.
You can enjoy beautiful views throughout the four seasons while strolling through the gardens, which are decorated with the 53 Stations of the Tokaido Road and use the abundant underground water of Mt. Aso. Izumi Shrine, which was built in 1877 after the Satsuma Rebellion, hosts events such as Takigi Onnoh and Takeda-ryu Yabusame every year.

Located on a shortcut to Kumamoto Castle's castle tower, where samurai once rode horseback, "Josaien" is an entertainment facility where you can experience the history of Kumamoto Castle and encounter the unique food culture and craftsmanship of the castle town.

Ursa
An entertainment space where you can see, hear, touch, and experience emotion. It is a discovery zone of history and culture that makes Kumamoto Castle more enjoyable.

Cherry Blossom Alley
Kumamoto There are 23 shops with the following characteristics. We have prepared a variety of such things that can only be tasted here. With 7 restaurants and 16 merchandise stores, we will create "Kumamoto's high-quality food culture and manufacturing culture." In addition, as a nighttime attraction (spot) in Kumamoto, it will produce fantastic lights.

Mount Aso was the first Japanese mountain to be described in foreign literature. Its outer rim stretches 25 km north to south, 18 km east to west, and has a circumference of 128 km, making it one of the largest volcanoes in the world.
The shrine enshrines the twelve deities who founded the development of Aso. The magnificent gate, counted among the three largest gates in Japan, is home to Aso Shrine, a spectacular sight with its massive carvings and copper roof, as well as hot springs with various health benefits, one of the blessings of the volcanic mountain Aso.