KUMAMOTO, RIGHT NOW

Kumamoto Castle 9:00~17:00 (最終入園16:00) ※ 7～8月は9:00~19:00 (最終入園18:00) Open TodayIllumination Tonight
  • Thu Oct 29 21:00-22:00, 世界脳卒中デー
  • Fri Oct 30 Regular hours
  • Sat Oct 31 21:00-22:00, ピンクリボン
  • Sun Nov 1 Regular hours
  • Mon Nov 2 Regular hours
  • Tue Nov 3 Regular hours
  • Wed Nov 4 日没-22:00, 製品安全総点検月間
  • Closure: December 29 only (annual closure). May close on other days due to severe weather.
  • Weekdays: south entrance only for entry/exit. Weekends/holidays: north and south entrances both open.
  • Ticket office hours at Ninomaru branch: 9:00–16:00 year-round.
  • Events may extend regular opening hours.
  • Autumn castle festival in fall: extends opening hours and offers illuminated night castle viewing (休止中 - currently on pause during reconstruction).
  • Mizuakari (lantern festival) held every October, approximately 5,400 candles lit in surrounding streets 18:30–21:00 or similar.

Official castle site ↗ · updated 1 hour ago

Suizenji Garden 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (last entry 4:30 PM) Open Today
  • Lux Night KUMAMOTO 2026: Water Mirror in Bloom – Suizenji Garden Illumination Nov 6 – Dec 6 Light display celebrating Hosokawa heritage and beauty

Official Suizenji site ↗ · updated 1 hour ago

Aso Crater Access Restricted (Level 2)Likely Clear

The crater area is partially restricted under JMA Eruption Alert Level 2. Visitors cannot enter within approximately 1km of Nakadake crater, but the mountain plaza area is accessible during operating hours. The crater road/park road has seasonal opening times, currently 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM with gate closure at 5:30 PM.

  • Restricted radius: 1,000 m
  • Areas affected: Nakadake (Nakadake first crater - 中岳火口)

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 1 hour ago

Aso Volcano Guide for Any Condition ↗

Our Tours

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  • The Essential Kumamoto Castle Tour Next available: Thu, Oct 29
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