KUMAMOTO, RIGHT NOW

Kumamoto Castle 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00) Open TodayIllumination Tonight
  • Tue Nov 3 Sunset-dawn, all-night lighting
  • Wed Nov 4 Sunset-22:00, yellow
  • Thu Nov 5 Sunset-22:00, orange
  • Fri Nov 6 Regular hours
  • Sat Nov 7 Regular hours
  • Sun Nov 8 Regular hours
  • Mon Nov 9 Regular hours
  • Castle closed December 29 each year
  • All-night lighting (Reiwa 8 earthquake recovery support) currently in effect
  • Color lighting resumed from September 2026 onwards
  • Weekdays: South gate entrance/exit only; weekends: both North and South gates available
  • North gate access may be restricted due to construction progress; check latest announcements
  • During events, opening hours may be extended beyond regular times
  • Ticket sales at Ninomaru booth until 16:00 daily

Official castle site ↗ · updated 2 hours ago

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

Daily admission available; special free admission for visitors in yukata during August

  • Lux Night KUMAMOTO 2026 – Suizenji Garden Illumination Nov 6–Dec 6 Garden illumination event featuring light installations celebrating Hosokawa heritage

Official Suizenji site ↗ · updated 2 hours ago

Aso Crater Access Restricted (Level 2)Likely Clear

Aso crater access is partially restricted under JMA eruption alert level 2, with an entry ban within 1km of the crater. The mountain plaza and scenic road are currently accessible during operating hours (AM 8:30 - PM 5:30 during autumn season), but crater-view exploration is prohibited.

  • Restricted radius: 1,000 m
  • Crater shuttle bus: Operating
  • Areas affected: Nakadake first crater (中岳火口), Mountain plaza and surrounding area (山上広場一帯)

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 2 hours ago

Aso Volcano Guide for Any Condition ↗

Our Tours

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  • The Essential Kumamoto Castle Tour Next available: Wed, Nov 4
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