Kumamoto Castle, one of the three most famous castles in Japan, was built by the famous general Kato Kiyomasa, who poured his heart and soul into constructing it over a period of seven years starting in 1601, making use of his many years of experience in actual battles.
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 "Musha-gaeshi", built in the Kiyomasa style, and for its advanced castle-building techniques that skillfully make use of the natural terrain.

Suizenji Jojuen, a famous garden representing Kumamoto, is a Momoyama-style stroll garden that was opened in 1636 at a teahouse associated with the Hosokawa clan, 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.
The garden, which uses the abundant underground water of Mt. Aso and is designed to resemble the 53 Stations of the Tokaido, offers beautiful views throughout the four seasons as you stroll through it. Izumi Shrine, which was built in 1877 after the Satsuma Rebellion, hosts events such as Takigi Ono and Takeda-ryu Yabusame every year.

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

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 is one of the world's largest volcanoes, and was the first Japanese mountain to be described in foreign literature. Its outer rim stretches 25km north to south, 18km east to west, and has a circumference of 128km. From the huge crater of Nakadake, you can see the intense white smoke rising from the volcano up close.
Aso Shrine enshrines the twelve gods who founded the development of Aso and has a magnificent gate that is counted among the three largest gates in Japan. Its massive sculptures and copper roof are well worth seeing, and there are also hot springs with various health benefits, which are one of the blessings of the volcanic mountain Aso.