KUMAMOTO, RIGHT NOW

Kumamoto Castle 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00; July–August: 9:00–19:00, last entry 18:00) Open TodayIllumination Tonight
  • Mon Sep 14 Sunset–Sunrise, 24-hour
  • Tue Sep 15 Sunset–Sunrise, 24-hour
  • Wed Sep 16 Sunset–Sunrise, 24-hour
  • Thu Sep 17 Sunset–22:00, patient safety awareness
  • Fri Sep 18 Sunset–22:00
  • Sat Sep 19 Sunset–22:00, childhood cancer awareness
  • Sun Sep 20 Sunset–Sunrise, 24-hour
  • Castle closed December 29 annually. Construction and repair work ongoing; north gate access may be restricted—check latest information. Weekdays: south gate only; weekends/holidays: both north and south gates available. July–August extended hours (9:00–19:00). Night lighting currently 24-hour following 2026 earthquake; color illumination resumed September 2026 onward. Autumn special opening hours with illumination and events planned for fall season.

Official castle site ↗ · updated 18 minutes ago

Suizenji Garden 8:30-17:00 (last entry at 16:30) Open Today

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  • Moon Viewing Jazz Concert in Suizenji Sep 26, 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Recovery Support Charity Concert

Official Suizenji site ↗ · updated 17 minutes ago

Aso Crater Access Restricted (Level 2)Likely Clear

An Eruption Warning (Alert Level 2) is in effect. Visitors cannot enter the area within 1km of the crater. The crater-view shuttle bus and mountain park road are operating during posted seasonal hours (currently 8:30 AM–6:00 PM through October 31), but the crater rim remains off-limits.

  • Restricted radius: 1,000 m
  • Crater shuttle bus: Operating
  • Areas affected: Nakadake crater, crater area within ~1km radius

Traffic/Parking (schedule estimate, not live sensor data): No particular reason to expect crowding right now -- a weekday outside peak season and peak hours.

Official Aso regulation status ↗ · updated 18 minutes ago

Aso Volcano Guide for Any Condition ↗

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