KUMAMOTO, RIGHT NOW

Kumamoto Castle 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00) Open TodayIllumination Tonight
  • Mon Nov 02 Sunset-dawn, earthquake relief
  • Tue Nov 03 Regular hours
  • Wed Nov 04 Sunset-22:00
  • Thu Nov 05 Sunset-22:00
  • Fri Nov 06 Regular hours
  • Sat Nov 07 Regular hours
  • Sun Nov 08 Regular hours
  • Castle closed December 29 annually
  • Earthquake relief: ongoing all-night illumination at castle (Reiwa 8 earthquake period)

Official castle site ↗ · updated 22 seconds ago

Suizenji Garden 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry 4:30 PM) Open TodaySpecial Event Today
  • Lux Night KUMAMOTO 2026 - Illuminated Water Mirror Nov 6 - Dec 6 Garden illumination featuring light displays celebrating the beauty of Hosokawa heritage
  • November Special Limited Stamp Collection - Seven-Five-Three Festival and Ginkgo Nov 1-30 Special commemorative stamps available at the shrine during November

Official Suizenji site ↗ · updated 3 seconds ago

Aso Crater Access Restricted (Level 2)Likely Clear

The crater area within approximately 1km of Nakadake is currently off-limits to visitors under JMA Eruption Alert Level 2 (火口周辺警報). The summit area road (Aso Yamakoen Road) is open during posted hours, but the crater viewpoint itself is not accessible.

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

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 15 seconds ago

Aso Volcano Guide for Any Condition ↗

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