KUMAMOTO, RIGHT NOW

Kumamoto Castle 9:00~19:00 (last entry 18:00) Open TodayIllumination Tonight
  • Tue Sep 15 Sunset-22:00
  • Wed Sep 16 Regular hours
  • Thu Sep 17 Sunset-22:00
  • Fri Sep 18 Sunset-22:00
  • Sat Sep 19 Sunset-22:00
  • Sun Sep 20 Regular hours
  • Mon Sep 21 Sunset-22:00
  • Castle is closed December 29 each year
  • May close during bad weather; check latest notices
  • September 15–23: various color-light campaigns scheduled (blue, orange, yellow) on separate dates
  • Ongoing end-of-night illumination (Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake memorial) through unspecified date

Official castle site ↗ · updated 5 hours ago

Suizenji Garden 8:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30) Open TodaySpecial Event Today
  • Moon-Viewing Jazz Concert in Suizenji - 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Reconstruction Support Charity Concert Sep 26 Charity concert for Kumamoto earthquake reconstruction support
  • September Limited Stamps and Stamp Books - Red Dragonfly and Moon Sep 1-30 Shrine stamps available at Izumi Shrine

Official Suizenji site ↗ · updated 5 hours ago

Aso Crater Access Restricted (Level 2)Likely Clear

Access to the Aso crater is currently restricted but partially open. Under JMA Eruption Warning Level 2, the area within 1km of the crater is off-limits to visitors, but the mountain-top plaza area is accessible. The shuttle bus and crater road are operating during designated seasonal hours (currently 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM, with gate closure at 5:30 PM).

  • Restricted radius: 1,000 m
  • Crater shuttle bus: Operating
  • Areas affected: Nakadake crater area, Crater rim region

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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