An earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, 2026, prompting authorities to issue traffic and transit advisories across the region. Whether you’re planning to travel by road, rail, bus, or ferry, conditions may be disrupted — check the official sources below before you head out, and allow extra time for any journeys.
Road Conditions
Three official portals are tracking road closures and passable routes. The Kumamoto Prefectural Disaster Prevention portal covers local road restrictions, NEXCO West Japan covers expressways, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has published a dedicated “R8 Kumamoto Earthquake — Roads You Can Use” map for the 2026 quake.
- Kumamoto Disaster Prevention Portal — Road Restriction Info
- NEXCO West Japan — Highway Traffic Info
- MLIT — R8 Kumamoto Earthquake Passable Roads Map
Aso Kumamoto Airport
Check the airport’s official website for the latest on flight operations and access routes.
Rail, Bus & Ferry Status
The following operators serve Kumamoto Prefecture. Click each link for live service alerts.
| Operator | Type | Official Site |
|---|---|---|
| JR Kyushu | Rail | jrkyushu.co.jp |
| Hisatsu Orange Railway (肥薩おれんじ鉄道) | Rail | hs-orange.com |
| Kumagawa Rail (くま川鉄道) | Rail | kumagawa-rail.com |
| Minamiaso Railway (南阿蘇鉄道) | Rail | mt-torokko.com |
| Kumamoto Electric Railway (熊本電気鉄道) | Rail | kumamotodentetsu.co.jp |
| Kumamoto City Tram & Bus (熊本市交通局) | City Transit | kotsu-kumamoto.jp |
| Sanko Bus (産交バス) | Bus | sankobus.jp |
| Kumamoto Bus (熊本バス) | Bus | kuma-bus.co.jp |
| Kumamoto Toshi Bus (熊本都市バス) | Bus | kumamoto-toshibus.co.jp |
| Kumamoto Ferry (熊本フェリー) | Ferry | kumamotoferry.co.jp |
| Ariake Ferry (有明フェリー) | Ferry | ariake-ferry.com |
| Kyusho Ferry (九商フェリー) | Ferry | kyusho-ferry.co.jp |
Situations can change quickly after an earthquake — operators may restore or suspend services with little notice. Bookmark the links most relevant to your route, and follow Kumamoto Prefecture’s official disaster information portal for broader safety updates.
Source: Kumamoto Tourism Topics
