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Kumamoto Trip

Shimotori Shopping Arcade

Shimotori Shopping Arcade (下通アーケード) is the beating heart of urban life in Kumamoto Prefecture and the city’s most prominent commercial street. Stretching over 511 meters in length and approximately 15 meters wide, the arcade is fully covered by a high arched glass roof, allowing visitors to shop comfortably regardless of weather conditions.
The arcade is home to around 170 shops, ranging fro... read more

Kumamoto Castle

Kumamoto Castle (熊本城, Kumamoto-jō) stands as one of Japan’s Three Great Castles and remains the pride of Kumamoto City. Constructed between 1601 and 1607 by master castle architect Kato Kiyomasa, the fortress was designed to be nearly impregnable, featuring the unique Musha-gaeshi stone walls that curve outward sharply to block climbers. The castle is also affectionately known as Ginnan-jō (... read more

Natsume Sōseki Former Residence

Uchitsuboi House is widely regarded as the most evocative site for admirers of Natsume Sōseki, one of Japan’s most influential modern writers. Unlike formal memorial museums, this traditional wooden residence retains a lived-in warmth, allowing visitors to experience the daily rhythms of late Meiji-era domestic life.
The house was significantly damaged during the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake and... read more

Sakura no baba Josaien

Sakura-no-baba Josaien was designed to recreate the lively jokamachi (castle town) of the Edo period. This place forms the cultural heart at the base of Kumamoto Castle. Its traditional wooden architecture and open courtyards create an immersive historical atmosphere, making it an ideal starting point before exploring the castle itself.
The complex consists of two main zones. Sakuramichi is a... read more

Tabaruzaka Park

Tabaruzaka Park is one of Japan’s most historically significant sites, known as the fiercest battlefield of the Satsuma Rebellion (Seinan War) in 1877. This decisive conflict pitted the Meiji government forces against the last samurai of the Satsuma domain led by Saigō Takamori, ultimately marking the official end of the samurai era.
One of the park’s most famous artifacts is the &ldqu... read more