KUMAMOTO, RIGHT NOW

Kumamoto Castle 9:00~17:00 (最終入園16:00) Open TodayIllumination Tonight
  • Fri Nov 06 日没～日の出, 終夜ライトアップ
  • Sat Nov 07 Regular hours
  • Sun Nov 08 Regular hours
  • Mon Nov 09 Regular hours
  • Tue Nov 10 日没～22:00, 赤
  • Wed Nov 11 日没～22:00, 緑
  • Thu Nov 12 日没～22:00, 紫
  • Only December 29 is a closure day; castle may close on severe weather days
  • November–June hours: 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00); July–August extended to 19:00 (last entry 18:00)
  • Weekdays: south entrance only; weekends/holidays: both north and south entrances available
  • 北口 north entrance entrance may be unavailable depending on construction progress
  • Ongoing reconstruction exhibits visible; earthquake damage and repair work on display
  • Beginning November 6, 2026, all-night illuminations (終夜ライトアップ) are being implemented to provide hope and encouragement following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake
  • Color lightups resume from September 2026 onwards (previously suspended)

Official castle site ↗ · updated 2 hours ago

Suizenji Garden 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (last admission 4:30 PM) Open TodayIllumination Tonight
  • Lux Night KUMAMOTO 2026 - Blossoming Water Mirror Garden Illumination Nov 6–Dec 6 Evening illumination event at Suizenji Garden featuring light displays reflecting the beauty of the Hosokawa tradition
  • November Limited Commemorative Seals - Seven-Five-Three and Ginkgo Nov 1–30 Commemorative seal and seal book distribution at Izumi Shrine

Official Suizenji site ↗ · updated 2 hours ago

Aso Crater Access Restricted (Level 2)Likely Clear

The crater area within 1km of Nakadake is currently closed to visitors under JMA Eruption Warning Level 2. Access to the mountain top plaza and surrounding areas below the 1km restriction zone is permitted during posted operating hours (currently AM8:30-PM5:30 autumn schedule), but crater viewing is not possible.

  • Restricted radius: 1,000 m
  • Crater shuttle bus: Operating
  • Areas affected: Nakadake first crater, crater rim area

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 2 hours ago

Aso Volcano Guide for Any Condition ↗

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  • The Essential Kumamoto Castle Tour Next available: Fri, Nov 6
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