KUMAMOTO, RIGHT NOW

Kumamoto Castle 9:00–19:00 (last entry 18:00; last castle entry 18:30) [Sept–Aug]; 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00; last castle entry 16:30) [Sept onwards from following year] Open TodayIllumination Tonight
  • Thu Sep 3 Sunset-24:00, Reiwa 8 earthquake memorial
  • Fri Sep 4 Sunset-24:00, Reiwa 8 earthquake memorial
  • Sat Sep 5 Sunset-24:00, Reiwa 8 earthquake memorial
  • Sun Sep 6 Sunset-24:00, Reiwa 8 earthquake memorial
  • Mon Sep 7 Sunset-24:00, Reiwa 8 earthquake memorial
  • Tue Sep 8 Sunset-24:00, Reiwa 8 earthquake memorial
  • Wed Sep 9 Sunset-22:00, emergency day

Official castle site ↗ · updated 1 hour ago

Suizenji Garden 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) Open Today
  • Higo Morning Glory Autumn Exhibition Sep 4-6, 2026 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Features single-vine potted plants and 9-petal varieties from the Higo morning glory tradition.

Official Suizenji site ↗ · updated 1 hour ago

Aso Crater Access Restricted (Level 2)Likely Clear

The crater area within 1km is currently off-limits under JMA Eruption Alert Level 2. Access to the mountain plateau area (山上広場) and the toll road is permitted during operating hours, but crater viewing is prohibited.

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

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 ↗

Our Tours

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  • The Essential Kumamoto Castle Tour Next available: Thu, Sep 3
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