KUMAMOTO, RIGHT NOW

Kumamoto Castle 9:00~17:00 (last entry 16:00) Open TodaySpecial Event Today
  • Wed Nov 11 Sunset-22:00, green Kaigo no Hi in Kumamoto 2026
  • Thu Nov 12 Sunset-22:00, purple
  • Fri Nov 13 Regular hours
  • Sat Nov 14 Sunset-22:00, blue World Diabetes Day
  • Sun Nov 15 Regular hours
  • Mon Nov 16 Regular hours
  • Tue Nov 17 Sunset-22:00, blue TEAL BLUE JAPAN
  • Castle closed December 29 annually
  • May close on severe weather days; check latest announcements for updates
  • Weekdays: entry/exit from south gate only; weekends and holidays: both north and south gates available
  • Construction ongoing; north gate entry may be restricted depending on progress
  • Paid area inside castle closes at 16:00 for ticket sales; last entry to keep tower is 16:30

Official castle site ↗ · updated 1 hour ago

Suizenji Garden 8:30 - 17:00 (last entry at 16:30) Open TodayIllumination Tonight
  • Lux Night KUMAMOTO 2026 - Water Mirror in Bloom (Garden Illumination) Nov 6 - Dec 6 Nighttime illumination featuring the garden's water features, preserving Hosokawa beauty through light
  • Higo Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2026 Nov 15 - Dec 10 (approximately) Display of traditional Higo chrysanthemums; exact dates depend on blooming conditions
  • November Limited Shrine Stamp and Stamp Book (Seven-Five-Three and Ginkgo) Nov 1 - Nov 30 Limited shrine stamps available at Suizenji Shrine featuring Seven-Five-Three and Ginkgo designs

Official Suizenji site ↗ · updated 1 hour ago

Aso Crater Access Restricted (Level 2)Likely Clear

The Aso volcano crater area is currently under Level 2 eruption warning with a 1km restriction radius around Nakadake crater. Visitors can access the crater viewing area (山上広場) and use the shuttle bus/crater road during operating hours, but cannot enter the restricted 1km zone around the crater itself. Today is late autumn (November 11), so the road operates 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM with gates closing at 5:00 PM.

  • Restricted radius: 1,000 m
  • Crater shuttle bus: Operating
  • Areas affected: Nakadake crater (中岳火口), Crater rim area (火口周辺)

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 ↗

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