KUMAMOTO, RIGHT NOW

Kumamoto Castle 9:00~17:00 (last entry 16:00) Open TodayIllumination Tonight
  • Wed Oct 21 Sunset-07:00, ongoing earthquake relief
  • Thu Oct 22 21:00-22:00, blue
  • Fri Oct 23 Regular hours
  • Sat Oct 24 21:00-22:00, red
  • Sun Oct 25 Regular hours
  • Mon Oct 26 Regular hours
  • Tue Oct 27 Regular hours
  • Castle closed only on December 29 annually
  • Weekday entry/exit through south gate only; weekends and holidays north and south gates available
  • All-night illumination ongoing as earthquake relief effort (Reiwa 8)
  • Color illuminations resumed from September 2026 onwards

Official castle site ↗ · updated 18 hours ago

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Suizenji Garden 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last admission 4:30 PM) Open Today

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Official Suizenji site ↗ · updated 11 minutes ago

Aso Crater Access Restricted (Level 2)Likely Clear

The crater is under JMA eruption alert level 2 with a 1km restricted zone around the crater. Visitors cannot access the crater directly, but the mountain road and viewing areas outside the 1km zone are open during daytime hours (currently 8:30 AM–6:00 PM through October 31st).

  • Restricted radius: 1,000 m
  • Crater shuttle bus: Operating
  • Areas affected: Nakadake (Aso) 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 11 minutes ago

Aso Volcano Guide for Any Condition ↗

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