KUMAMOTO, RIGHT NOW

Kumamoto Castle 9:00~17:00 (last entry 16:00); Jul–Aug: 9:00~19:00 (last entry 18:00) Open TodaySpecial Event Today
  • Mon Oct 26 All night Reiwa 8 Earthquake all-night illumination (nationwide effort)
  • Tue Oct 27 All night
  • Wed Oct 28 All night
  • Thu Oct 29 21:00-22:00, blue World Stroke Day
  • Fri Oct 30 All night
  • Sat Oct 31 21:00-22:00, pink Pink Ribbon campaign
  • Sun Nov 1 All night
  • All-night illumination (Reiwa 8 Earthquake nationwide support initiative) currently ongoing
  • Autumn-season color illumination resumed from September 2026 onwards
  • Regular hours change to 9:00–19:00 with last entry at 18:00 during July–August only
  • Weekdays: south entrance only; weekends/holidays: both north and south entrances available
  • Annual closure: December 29

Official castle site ↗ · updated 5 hours ago

Suizenji Garden 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (final admission 4:30 PM) Open Today

No special events currently listed.

Official Suizenji site ↗ · updated 5 hours ago

Aso Crater Access Restricted (Level 2)Likely Clear

Aso volcano is under JMA Eruption Warning Level 2. Visitors cannot enter the area within approximately 1km of the crater, but the mountain road (Aso Park Road) and mountain plaza area beyond the restricted zone are open during posted operating hours. The crater view shuttle bus operates during daytime hours when the gate is open.

  • Restricted radius: 1,000 m
  • Crater shuttle bus: Operating
  • Areas affected: Nakadake 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 5 hours ago

Aso Volcano Guide for Any Condition ↗

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