KUMAMOTO, RIGHT NOW

Kumamoto Castle 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00) for Sept-June; 9:00-19:00 (last entry 18:00) for July-August Open TodayIllumination Tonight
  • Mon Sep 7 Sunset-Dawn, end-to-end
  • Tue Sep 8 Regular hours
  • Wed Sep 9 Sunset-22:00, blue
  • Thu Sep 10 Regular hours
  • Fri Sep 11 Regular hours
  • Sat Sep 12 Regular hours
  • Sun Sep 13 Regular hours
  • All-night illumination ongoing following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake as part of recovery support.
  • Castle closed only on December 29 each year.

Official castle site ↗ · updated 3 hours ago

Suizenji Garden 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last admission 4:30 PM) Open TodaySpecial Event Today

Regular admission rates not specified on page. Special offer: free admission in yukata (traditional summer robe) during August.

  • September Limited Commemorative Stamps: Red Dragonfly and Moon Sep 1-30 Limited edition commemorative stamps (goshuin) available at Izumi Shrine, featuring red dragonfly and moon designs for September 2026.

Official Suizenji site ↗ · updated 3 hours ago

Aso Crater Access Restricted (Level 2)Likely Clear

The crater area is under Level 2 eruption warning with a 1km restriction radius. Access to the summit area and shuttle bus service are operating, but entry within 1km of the crater is prohibited. Crater viewing is not currently possible.

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

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 3 hours ago

Aso Volcano Guide for Any Condition ↗

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