KUMAMOTO, RIGHT NOW

Kumamoto Castle 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00); July-August: 9:00-19:00 (last entry 18:00) Open TodayIllumination Tonight
  • Mon Sep 14 All night, white
  • Tue Sep 15 All night, white
  • Wed Sep 16 All night, white
  • Thu Sep 17 Sunset-22:00, orange
  • Fri Sep 18 Sunset-22:00, blue
  • Sat Sep 19 Sunset-22:00, yellow
  • Sun Sep 20 All night, white

Official castle site ↗ · updated 4 hours ago

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

No admission fee stated on this page

  • Moon-Viewing Jazz Concert in Suizenji - Kumamoto Earthquake Recovery Support Charity Concert Sep 26, 2026
  • September Limited Commemorative Stamps - Red Dragonfly and Moon Sep 1-30, 2026 Available at the shrine

Official Suizenji site ↗ · updated 4 hours ago

Aso Crater Access Restricted (Level 2)Likely Clear

The crater area is under Level 2 Eruption Warning with a 1km no-entry zone around Nakadake crater; visitors can access the summit plateau (Yamanoeba plaza area) but cannot approach the crater itself. The park road is currently open during daytime hours (8:30 AM - 6:00 PM through October 31) with shuttle bus service available.

  • Restricted radius: 1,000 m
  • Crater shuttle bus: Operating
  • Areas affected: Nakadake first crater, crater vicinity

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 4 hours ago

Aso Volcano Guide for Any Condition ↗

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