KUMAMOTO, RIGHT NOW

Kumamoto Castle 9:00~17:00（最終入園16:00） Open TodayIllumination Tonight
  • Thu Sep 17 Sunset-22:00, World Patient Safety Day
  • Fri Sep 18 Sunset-22:00
  • Sat Sep 19 Sunset-22:00
  • Sun Sep 20 Regular hours
  • Mon Sep 21 Sunset-22:00
  • Tue Sep 22 Regular hours
  • Wed Sep 23 Sunset-22:00

Official castle site ↗ · updated 6 hours ago

Suizenji Garden 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last admission 4:30 PM) Open TodaySpecial Event Today
  • Autumn Season Grand Festival Oct 18, 2026 Features traditional martial arts, kendo, and mounted archery demonstrations dedicated to the shrine.
  • Moon Viewing Jazz Concert at Suizenji - Kumamoto Earthquake Recovery Support Charity Concert Sep 26, 2026
  • September Limited Shrine Stamp - Red Dragonfly and Moon Sep 1-30, 2026 Limited edition shrine stamps and stamp books available for September.

Official Suizenji site ↗ · updated 6 hours ago

Aso Crater Access Restricted (Level 2)Likely Clear

Aso crater is under Level 2 eruption warning with a 1km restriction zone around Nakadake crater. The crater rim is not accessible, but the park road and mountain plaza area are open to visitors during gate hours (currently 8:30 AM–6:00 PM through October).

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

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 6 hours ago

Aso Volcano Guide for Any Condition ↗

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  • The Essential Kumamoto Castle Tour Next available: Thu, Sep 17
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