KUMAMOTO, RIGHT NOW

Kumamoto Castle 9:00~19:00 (最終入園18:00) Open TodayIllumination Tonight
  • Tue Sep 8 終夜
  • Wed Sep 9 日没～22:00, 救急の日
  • Thu Sep 10 Regular hours
  • Fri Sep 11 Regular hours
  • Sat Sep 12 Regular hours
  • Sun Sep 13 Regular hours
  • Mon Sep 14 Regular hours
  • 令和８年熊本地震に際し、当面の間、終夜ライトアップを実施中
  • 令和８年９月以降はカラーライトアップを再開
  • 12月29日は休園日
  • 荒天により休園する場合あり
  • 9～6月の通常開園時間は9:00~17:00（最終入園16:00）、7～8月は9:00~19:00（最終入園18:00）

Official castle site ↗ · updated 54 minutes ago

Suizenji Garden 8:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30) Open TodaySpecial Event Today
  • Moon-Viewing Jazz Concert in Suizenji (Kumamoto Earthquake Recovery Support Charity Concert) Sep 26, 2026
  • September Commemorative Stamp - Red Dragonfly and Moon Sep 1-30, 2026 Limited edition commemorative stamp available for purchase

Official Suizenji site ↗ · updated 53 minutes ago

Aso Crater Access Restricted (Level 2)Likely Clear

Eruption Warning Level 2 is in effect. Access is prohibited within 1km of the crater, but the mountain plaza area is open for visitors. The crater-view area remains off-limits.

  • Restricted radius: 1,000 m
  • Crater shuttle bus: Operating
  • Areas affected: Nakadake crater, Mountain plaza (山上広場)

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 54 minutes ago

Aso Volcano Guide for Any Condition ↗

Our Tours

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  • The Essential Kumamoto Castle Tour Next available: Wed, Sep 9
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