(March to June)(July to November)Soft-Serve Fair: Round 1(May/June)(March April)

APRILRich strawberry ice cream absolutely covered in
fresh, juicy strawberries. Available mid-December
to mid-June.

MAY*Photos are sample images. *Some ingredients may change depending on season/availability.
*All prices include tax. *Depending on season, certain items may not be available or only in limited quantities.

A rich syrup made with whole ripe
Kumamoto Yubeni strawberries.

Strawberry Milk Mix¥1,188 (390ml)

Fukuda Farm
A luxurious honeysoft-serve topped witha honey waﬄe cookie
and real honeycomb—
a treat only a honeyfarm could oﬀer!

JULY

AUGUST

Kobaian

Dekopon orange soda
topped with dekopon
soft-serve topped
with dekopon sauce!

Annou Imo (rich sweet potato)
wrapped in a chewy, spring pinksteamed dough.

Dekopon Float¥600

Sakura Sweet Potato Ikinari Dango¥200 eachSoft, delicately pink mochi that make for a perfect teatime snack.

Sakuranokouji Mochi ¥486 (5pcs)

KobaianCider soda made withKumamoto watermelons. Each bottle
is packed with watermelon ﬂavor andpleasant sweetness.

Honeycomb
Ice Cream¥830

Sugi Bee
Farm

NOVEMBER

Cider soda made with
3% banpeiyu juice, alarge citrus unique toKumamoto. The slight
bitterness and sweettang of the citrus
match perfectly.

Made with Kumamoto
rice ﬂour and wheat.
Chestnut paste cakes
are available in the fall.

Kumamon Cakes¥280 (each) and up

FEBRUARY

Hot drink made with
Kyushu yuzu marmaladeand ginger. Marmaladealso makes a great gift!

Yuzu Ginger Tea ¥350 (per cup)

A soft mochi made with black sesame seeds andsweet bean paste wrapped in a black-sesameseed-studded mochi rice dough.

Fukuda Farm

Onjaku Mochi ¥486 (5pcs)

KobaianOriginal Uni Korokke¥260 (1pc)

Kaimaru
Topped with our
special green tea syrup
made with local tea. A
classic Japanesesummer treat.

Teashop Condensed Milk Shaved Ice¥350 (each)

Antagata Dokosa

Monario

Made with Kumamoto potatoes.
This is our original korokke, fried
until steaming hot and ﬁlled withcreamy uni.

Yamami Chaya

Shunsaikan

JANUARY

Ocha-no Izumi-en

KobaianJunsei Chilled Udon Meal
¥1,000Banpeiyu Cider¥270 (245ml)

DECEMBER

Cha Cha Zenzai ¥350 each

Deluxe Shaved Ice
Hand-stretched, pleasantly chewy udon thattakes two days to make and is made withKumamoto groundwater. Comes with sides
and a takana onigiri or small ice cream.
Available July to mid-September.

Winter Gourmet Fair
Sweet rice ﬂour dumplings and sweet azuki
beans in a warm matcha sauce.

(Amanatsu, Strawberry, Matcha)

Watermelon Cider¥216 (200ml)

SpringOCTOBER¥880 (each) and up

Fukuda Farm

Ikinariya Watanabe

SEPTEMBER

Our deluxe shaved ice ismade with the expertise
you’d expect from
confectioners likeourselves. Our
handcrafted syrups andlight shaved ice combine
for a sublime experience.
(Amanatsu, shiratama
topping, etc., cost extra.)Fresh green plum ﬁlling wrapped in alight, jelly-like coating.

(December to February)

Fall Gourmet Fair

Summer Gourmet Fair

Kuzuao Ume ¥486 (5pcs)

Ice Cream Covered in
Fresh Kumamoto Strawberries ¥600

TENTE

JUNE

(October/November)(July to September)

Early Summer Gourmet Fair

Spring Gourmet Fair
MARCH

(December to February)

Hot Drinks & Sweets Fair

Soft-Serve Fair: Round 2
A tasty treat for fall,consisting of an elegant
sweet chestnut paste
enrobed in a delicate
mochi covering.

Kuri Komochi¥486 (5pcs)

KobaianOcha-no Izumi-en

Early
SummerSummerFall

WinterSEASONAL FOODS & FOOD EVENTSEVENTS - ACCESS - CONTACT

EventsKUMAMOTO SOUVENIRSLOCAL DISHES
Kumamoto’s unique food culture has always been centeredaround Kumamoto Castle. Josaien offers not only classic
Kumamoto dishes like basashi and karashi renkon, but also local
sweets, sake, souvenirs, and plenty more.

FREE ADMISSIONVENUE: Josaien Stage Area

Higomaru
Omotenashi Show
Sat, Sun & holidays at
11AM and 2PM (15 min each)

Kumamoto Castle
Samurai Show

The tastiest
treasures fromthe sea

Every day at 11:30AM

Mori Karashi Renkon
Karashi Renkon ¥1,080 (medium)

Historical records date karashi renkon (lotus
root stuﬀed with spicy miso and fried) backto 1632, and this dish is still loved by locals
400 years later.

SuganoyaShunsaikan

Fresh Basashi¥1,500 (per 100g) and up

Aso Caldera Pickles ¥648 (300g)

Aso Takana (mustard greens) are carefullygrown in the cool Aso mountains and painstakingly pickled with chili pepper to makethis tasty rice topper.

*Event content and times (including cancellations) are subject to daily conditions

Kumamoto Sakagura

HOW TO GET TO JOSAIEN
Shiromegurin (23min)

BUS

TRAIN

Kumamoto Station

TRAM

PLANE

Kumamoto Airport

BUS Kumamoto Airport Bus Stop

CAR

Kumamoto IC

CAR

Mashiki-kumamotokuko IC

所要Kumamoto Station Tram
時間 Stop

15 minKumamoto Castle/City Hall 7 min walk

Limousine Bus
40 minSakura Machi Bus Terminal 5 min walkDrive on Rt 57 for 30 min towards Downtown Kumamoto
Drive on Rt 36 for 30 min towards Downtown Kumamoto

JOSAIEN

Kumamoto Station Bus Stop *Does not run on New Year’s Sakuranobaba Josaien

Kumamoto Station

CONTACT

Itsukiya Honpo

Original Yama Uni Tofu
¥648 (100g)

Try this traditional dish of the HitoyoshiItsuki region: tofu aged on miso, thensmoked with sakura tree chips.

Shunsaikan
Kokutei Kumamoto Ramen¥934 (for 2)

Kokutei was founded in 1955 and is famed
for its classic ramen with thick noodles andtonkotsu soup ﬂavored with roasted garlic.

◆ For Tourist Information & Lockers

Monario

Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza TEL. 096-288-5600
Antagata Dokosa
Higo Daiko ¥702 (5pcs)◆ For Souvenirs & Food

Josaien Sakuranokouji

TEL 096-288-5577 (9:30AM-5:30PM)

1-1-2 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku,
Kumamoto 860-0008

Hours Souvenirs 9:00AM-6:00PM Food 11:00AM-6:00PM● Reservations req’d for after-hours use.

◆ Accepted at all Josaien Sakuranokoji Shops◆ Operating hours are subject to change due to COVID-19
conditions. Please check current conditions before visiting.
For more information, visit: http://josaien-shops.jp
Information in this brochure is current as of October 2022.
Prices are subject to change.

These sweet-and-savory snacks are made bymixing fresh-roasted peanuts with soy-sauceﬂavored crackers and lightly coating them ina sugar glaze. Perfect for a quick snack!

Lunch (90min) Adults (junior high and up)
Weekday ¥1,600 Weekend/Hol. ¥1,900

These tasty and healthy soy puddings are made by mixing tasty fruits
like mangoes, strawberries, melon,
lychees, pears, etc., with soymilk
and soybean puree.

Fukuda Farm
Fruit Ponsu Sauce¥702 (300ml)

This healthy vinegar condiment consists of 45% raregreen Shiranui orange juice,giving it a fruity aroma andpleasant tang.

Dinner (120min)
Includes unlimited Kumamoto Pork Shabu-Shabu(junior high and up)

AdultsThis meal features horsemeat that you grill yourself on a hot stone.
Enjoy the aromas and fresh ﬂavors of this Kumamoto dish.

¥2,780*Kids aged 3 to elementary school are half-price.
*Kids under 3 are free.

MiyabiPrices include tax.

Yamami Chaya
Sakura Zen Meal ¥2,250

Oﬀering about 30 seasonal dishes, ranging
from local specialties to tasty desserts, and avariety of soft drinks.

Kumamoto Horse Oil(Lavender,
Lemongrass)¥800 (1pc)

Our horse oil isharvested fromhorses raised in
Kumamoto, scented
with essential oils,
and processed byhand into bodymoisturizing creams.

This luxurious meal is ﬁlled with Kumamoto specialties, including
hitomoji guruguru, karashi renkon, basashi, dengaku, Higo Akadori
chicken dago jiru soup, takana meshi, and ikinari dango.

Taste theﬁnest ingredientsfrom theAso region

GinnanSoymilk Fruit Pudding¥800 (10pcs) and up◆ For Josaien Bus Platform & Multipurpose Hall (For Rent)

Hanamasa
Higo Mankitsu Gozen Meal ¥2,780

This ﬁlling beef bowl featuresdelicious slices of Kumamotoraised akaushi beef cooked rare,a soft-boiled egg, and our
special miso sauce over a bed ofwhite rice.

Worldfamous
Kumamoto
Wine

Hours 9:00AM-5:30PM

Hours 9:00AM-5:30PM (last entry: 5PM)

We recommend a three step process for enjoying this meal: ﬁrst
try the sashimi by itself, thenadd a touch of our housemade
spicy yuzu miso, then add somedashi soup to ﬁnish oﬀ your rice.

Akaushi Bowl ¥1,700

Our popular dry white wine that matches
excellently with Japanese cuisine. Best enjoyedchilled.

Josaien Tourist Information Center TEL. 096-322-5060

Kumamoto’s
most famous
dishes, all under
one roof

Bukkake Kaisen Zuke Don¥1,650

Yamami Chaya

Kumamoto Wine - Delaware¥1,853 (750ml)

Items marked withthis symbol are
Josaien exclusives

Kaimaru

Horsemeat is low in calories andhigh in minerals and protein, andhas a long history of consumptionin Kumamoto. Basashi is horsemeat sashimi and is Kumamoto’s
most famous delicacy!

Long-time
purveyors ofﬁne horsemeat
dishes!

©Kumamoto Omotenashi Bushotai

TRAIN

Sakuranobaba Josaien
ENGLISH Guide & Map

From the seas of Amakusa to the mountains of Aso, Kumamoto ishome to one of the world’s most diverse environments. An
astounding variety of ingredients can be found in Kumamoto,yielding a distinct local style of cuisine.

Sakuranzaka
Ocha-no Izumi-en
Kaori - Izumi Tea ¥864 (100g)

The tea leaves collected in the hidden valleysof Izumi, Yatsushiro are renowned for theirpronounced aromas and astringent ﬂavor.

KobaianJindaiko ¥864 (4pcs) and up

A Kumamoto classic, consisting of the ﬁnest
Hokkaido sweet bean jelly surrounding asoft and chewy mochi core.

Shunsaikan
Melon Panne¥864 (6pcs)

A subtly sweet melon pan made with real
local melon juice from Shichijo, Kumamoto.

Akaushi Beef
Curry Lunch (w/ coffee) ¥1,220

This lunch meal features local
Akaushi wagyu beef curry, plus
fresh-brewed French press coﬀee
made using choice beans.
Prices include tax.

Ikinariya Watanabe
Ikinari Dango ¥200 (1pc) and up

Ikinari dango are a famous Kumamoto
sweet made by wrapping sweet potatoand sweet bean paste in a chewy dough.

Takata Kamaboko
Oranda Age ¥250

Oranda Age is a ﬁsh cake ﬁlled with plentyof sweet onions, covered in breadcrumbs,
and fried until golden brown.

KUMAMOTO CASTLE SHOPSJOSAIEN M AP & SHOPPING INFOKUMAMOTO CASTLE
WALKING M AP

JOSAIEN M AP AND
Kumamoto
OOD & SOUVENIR INFORMATION
Castle Shops F
Featuring a selection of the best shops and restaurants from around KumamotoOﬀering Aso’s best,
like stone-grilledhorsemeat, takana(mustard greens), andother mountainvegetables.

Open

10/1

Kumamoto Ramen & Taipien

Featuring classic
tonkotsu ramen, plus
horse broth ramen and
Kumamoto’s famous
taipien.

HOURS
11AM- 6PM
Last order: 6PM
TEL 096-327-9293

Amakusa’s Famous Uni Korokke

Our famous sea
urchin croquettes,
plus so much more!

Restaurants

Home of Kumamoto’s most famous
sweets, including
Mushagaeshi andJindaiko.
HOURS
9AM-6PM
Cafe 9AM-5:00PM
TEL 096-288-0039

Kumamoto Sakagura

Gozanbo Ichinokura

TENTE

A Kumamoto Spin on Mentaiko

Our popular
Akazake Mentaiko
take a painstaking
120 hours to
make.
HOURS
9AM-6PMTEL 096-325-7530

↓

Hours

Featuring the Many Fruits of Kumamoto
Specializing in freshjuices, smoothies,
and soft serve madewith fruits, vegetables, and milk mostly
from Kumamoto.

1F TOURIST INFO CENTER
2F MEETING ROOMSCOIN LOCKERS(1F of Tourist Info Center)

MiyabiENTRANCE
TAXI HIRE

HOURS
9AM-6PMTEL 096-288-5880

JOSAIEN
AREA M AP &HOTEL GUIDE

Healthy Soymilk Sweets

Suganoya

HOURS
9AM-6PMTEL 096-288-4777

Ikinariya Watanabe

Experts in Horsemeat for 200 YearsOﬀering the freshest,
highest quality
basashi and otherhorsemeat products.
Try a piping hot
horsemeat korokke!
HOURS
9AM-6PMTEL 096-312-0377

Assorted Ikinari Dango Treats

We use only carefully
selected sweet
potatoes from the
Aso-Ozu area to makeour hearty ikinari
dango.
HOURS
9AM-6PMTEL 090-1876-8017

Our products are
made with ﬁshcaught by traditionalutasebune boats innearby Ashikita.

Mori Karashi Renkon
A Classic, Unchanged for Centuries

Loved by the rulinglords of Kumamoto for
centuries, ourhandmade karashi
renkon are an important piece of history.
HOURS
9AM-6PMTEL 096-351-0052(Closed for repairs)

City Museum

Umayabashi
BridgeUrusanmachi

Sannomaru
Parking Lot #1
Ninomaru
Park

28

Departing every 15 minutes(9AM-5PM)

Kumamoto
Castle/City HallInternational
CenterShiromegurin

Sakura Machi
Bus Terminal

Karashimacho

Nishi
Karashimacho

rid

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Choro

6
7

Suidocho

8shGinza DoriSunroadaigeKumamoto 15 min tram
Kumamoto Castle/
Station
City Hall
Tram Stop
Ginza DoriNinomaru Parking
Kato Shrine

Parking Lot

P1 Ninomaru

P2 Sannomaru #1

P3 Sannomaru #2
P4 Miyauchi

P6 Sakuranobaba Bus

Hours

April to October
8AM-6:30PM (last entry: 5:30PM)
November to March
8AM-5:30PM (last entry: 4:30PM)
8AM-10:30PM (last entry: 9:30PM)

Cars

210

123
231
41

58

Capacity

Motorcycles

About 10

Buses

5

54
42

9

10

13
14

15
16

5 min walk (300m)
7 min walk (500m)

10 min walk (600m)
5 min walk (300m)

15 min walk (900m)
PricesIC

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Walking Routes
Bus Routes &Bus Stops
Tram Routes &Tram Stops

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Yoyog

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11

3

Shinshig

Sakuramachi Bus Terminal

Gionbashi
Parking Information is subject to change without notice

To Yatsushiro

5

4

Kumamoto-jo Hall

Kumamoto
Chamber of Kawaramachi
Commercege

P5 Josaien

4

GETTING TO JOSAIEN

Antagata Dokosa

3

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Tsuruya
Main
TsuruyaT
Building East Building o M
aHanabatacho

Civic Hall

Gofukumachi

Kumamoto Station

2

Torichosuji
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City Hall

Keitokuko-mae

Kumamoto
Shintoshin Plaza

1

Kumamoto
Prefectural
Museum of Art,
Chibajo Branch

P5

Josaien ↔ Ninomaru Parking

C Renovated interior of Castle Keep

6F Observation Floor (South View)

Kumamoto Hotel Guide

Prefectural Traditional
Crafts Center
Kato Shrine

Free Shuttle Bus(Enter via South Entrance)
Closed 12/29-1/3

To Ueki IC

Fujisakigu-mae

28

Shiromegurin

Main Hall (Dark Passage)

Weekdays: 8:30AM-10PM
Sat, Sun, Holidays: 9AM-10PM

1F 1:10 scale model of castle keeps

Kumamoto
Electric
Railway

Josaien Parking

237

B Honmaru Goten

Observation Hall on
14th Floor of City HallOﬀers great views of all of Kumamoto Castle
and is a great spot to snap a photo from above.
City Hall(Last entry: 4:30PM)

P6

HOURS
9AM-6PMTEL 096-288-0880

HOURS
9AM-6PMTEL 096-288-5800

Japan Post
Kyushu Oﬃce

Hours: 9AM-5PM

Sakuranobaba
Bus Parking

Senbabashi

Our juices, wines,
and jams are madewith delicious
ingredients grownlocally in Minamata.

These artisanal
snacks feature thetasty crunch of
peanuts and thesavory sweetness ofsoy sauce.

Takahashi Park

Kumamoto City Hall

A Niyo no Ishigaki

Highlights ofReopened
Castle Interior

P2

The Best of the Shiranui Sea

Expertly Crafted Snacks

Statues of
Yokoi Shonan &the Restoration

To Suizenji
ParkSouth Route

Sannomaru
P3
Parking Lot #2

Shinmachi

Fukuda Farm

HOURS
9AM-6PMTEL 096-288-4777

Hiraon Yagura

Kumamoto Castle/
City Hall Tram Stop

Josaien

HOURS
9AM-6PMTEL 096-288-5500

Our soymilk
puddings are madewith real mangoes,
strawberries, melons,
pears, and more!

Fresh from the Seas of Ashikita

To Fukuoka
Former Hosokawa
Gyobu Mansion

Daniyamamachi
Fujisakidai Ninomaru
Baseball P1 Parking
Stadium
P4 Miyauchi
Parkingma
Stamottio onLoved by Locals for 800 Years

We take the ﬁnest
tofu and age it withmiso to create a rich,creamy delicacy thathas been enjoyed for
centuries.

Takata Kamaboko

Sudoguchi
Gate

North Route (dotted route open on Sun & holidays only)International
CenterJosaien→5 min→Entry via South Ticket
Oﬃce→120 min→Exit via South Ticket
Oﬃce→5 min→Josaien (dine on
Kumamoto cuisine)

Kumamoto Prefectural
Museum of Art

Ku

MONARIO

To Hanabatacho
Tram Stop

2. Tour the Castle Interior (180 min)

Josaien→8 min→Ninomaru Park→5 min→Inui Yagura→5 min→Kato Shrine (Views of
Uto Yagura and Castle Keep)→9 min→Ninomaru Park→8 min→Josaien (Shopping)

HOURS
9AM-6PMTEL 096-288-0015

Itsukiya Honpo

Statue ofKato Kiyomasa

Route lengths are rough estimates.

Our full-bodied yet
mild teas are growndeep in the misty
mountains of
Kumamoto.

To
HAZEKATAMONGATEToMIYUKIBASHI (Kumamoto Castle)
BRIDGE

Tago Yagura

Kumamoto
CastleInari Shrine

Tsuboi River

Site of Geba Bridge

are required to enter the castle andKumamoto Castle Routes Tickets
are available at any ticket oﬃce.

Home of Nationally Renowned Green Teas

SOUTH GATE

Kumamoto Castle Shuttle Bus
Shiromegurin Castle Tour Bus

Bagu Yagura

Miyukibashi
BridgeSears Home
Yume Hall

Kumamoto City Tr a m

Oﬀering all kinds ofsouvenirs, fromtraditional Japanese
crafts to plenty of
Kumamon-themed
merchandise.

BUS PLATFORM

Shichiken
YaguraNagabei Path

9AM-5PMOcha-no Izumi-en

Fine Selection of Kumamoto Souvenirs

East Takenomaru

Juyonken
YaguraKumamoto
Hotel Castle

Statue of Tani Tateki

NagabeiTakenomaru(dismantled)

↑

HOURS
9AM-6PMTEL 096-288-1092

PHOTO SPOTRESTROOMS

Sakuranobaba
JosaienLast bus leaves from Ninomaru Parking.
Buses are scheduled to run every 15 minutes
but traﬃc conditions may cause delays.
Buses are wheelchair- and stroller-accessible.

Operating hours may change in response
to COVID-19 infection rates. Please check
operating hours before arriving.

EAST GATE

Chibajo Park
Kumamoto Prefectural
Museum of Art Annex
Chibajo Bridge

YonkenYagura(Special Observation Route)Hazekata
Gate

Information Desk

Ninomaru Parking (near clock)

NOTICE

HOURS
9AM-6PMTOUR BUS
TEL 096-288-5588 PARKING

Miyukizaka

Sakuranobaba Josaien (Platform 1)

HOURS
9AM-6PMTEL 096-312-2622

STAGE
AREA

Wakuwakuza Ticket Oﬃce

JosaienBus Parking

1. See the Castle Exterior (80 min)

KUMAMOTO CASTLE
MUSEUMWAKUWAKUZA

Niyou-noIshigaki

Kumamoto Prefectural
Museum of Art Annex

Kumamoto
Daijingu Shrine

Iidamaru-Gokai
Yagura (dismantled)

Bizen Moat

Josaien Parking(Motorcycles/Cars)

Free Shuttle Bus

Kyushu Shinkansen

A wide selection of
local wine, sake, andshochu, including
the award-winning
Kumamoto Wine.

Keitakuzaka

Shiromegurin Bus Route
Shiromegurin Bus Stop
Free Shuttle Bus RouteFree Shuttle Bus Stop

PARKING

Renowned Kumamoto Wine

B Kuragari Tsuro(dismantled)

Walking RouteOﬀering a fullselection of local
foods and specialties
that make excellent
souvenirs.

2F Sakura
TerraceREST
ROOMS SMOKING
AREA

Higashijuhachiken
YaguraGennoshin
YaguraSouth Route

Iidamaru
Stairs

HOURS
9AM-6PMTEL 096-351-3838

Shops offering both food & souvenirs

A

Plum
Grove

Nishi Yagura
Gate (dismantled)

http://www.k-yokatoko.com/english.html

We oﬀer a selection
Japanese honeys,plus tasty honey ice
cream and honeydrinks.

*Reservations required for meals after 6PM.

Special Tour RouteSouth Entrance(dismantled)

Honmaru Goten
PalaceSouth Ticket Oﬃce

Hitsujisaru
YaguraKitajuhachiken
Yagura(Dark Passage)

Sukiyamaru
Nikai Onhiroma☎096-356-2333

Souvenirs from All Over the Prefecture

Souvenir shops

Bugyomaru

Guided tours are available by reservation (tour fee required).
Contact tour oﬃce for more details.

Shunsaikan

To KUMAMOTOCASTLE SOUTHENTRANCE

Ninomaru
Rest Area

English-speaking guides may not be
available at certain dates/times. Call for
details.

Over 5 years of quality farmed honey

HOURS
Dining:11AM-3PM (last order: 2:30)
5PM-6PM (last order: 6PM)
Shop: 9AM-6PM
TEL 096-319-5073
To NINOMARU PARK
and NINOMARU
PARKING

Kumamoto’s Master SweetsmakerTOUR GROUP SIZE 1 to 4 people

Sugi Bee Farm

HOURS
11AM-6PM (last order: 6:00PM)
TEL 096-356-2560

KobaianTOUR LENGTH About 1 hourMototaiko
Yagura (dismantled)

Chizu Ishi

(DisasterManagement
Center)Minami-Ote
Yagura Gate

Kumamoto Prefectural
Traditional Crafts Center

Goken
YaguraNagatsubone
YaguraHonmaru
Rest AreadeExperience the Foods of Aso

Kaimaru

Scheduled to

Ninomaru Parking
Area (Motorcycles & Cars)

North RouteHira Akazuno
Yagura Gate

(dismantled) (dismantled) (dismantled)Great
GinkgoTree

Arca

Menya Yamamura(dismantled)

Kubikake Ishi

North Ticket Oﬃce

itori

Yamami Chaya

Nishi-Ote Gate

Kumamoto Castle/
Ninomaru Parking

HOURS 9AM-3PM

HOURS
Weekdays 11AM-5PM
TEL 096-312-2709

Special Tour RouteNorth Entrance

Ninomaru Ticket Oﬃce

KKR Hotel Kumamoto

Kam

HOURS
11AM-6PM
Last order: 6PM
TEL 096-312-2691

HOURS
11AM-6PM
Last order: 6PM
TEL 096-312-3321

Free tour guides are available for tours
around the castle, and a good number ofthem can speak English! Our friendly guides
can teach you all about the history andculture of Kumamoto!

Enjoy premium coffee carefully brewed
via French press
method.

e

Kumamoto has to offer.

Chic Cafe

Heizaemonmaru

HohoateGate

National Important
Wheelchair Rentals
Cultural Property
Nursing RoomTour Route Info Panel
WiFi Spot
Restricted Access Area
Photo Spot
Smoking Area
AEDFirst Aid Station

KKR Hotel Kumamoto

C Main Keep

Uto Yagura

i Ar
cad

the best souvenirs and foods

Buﬀet featuring 40
diﬀerent dishes, fromlocal favorites, todesserts to satisfy
your sweet tooth.

Boanzaka

tor

where you’ll ﬁnd a wide selection ofFantastic Seasonal Buffet

Nishidemaru

Kato Shrine

moOﬀering local dishes
and splendid kaiseki
courses, plus a
selection of local
sake and shochu.

Ninomaru Park

Hosokawa Collection
Eisei Bunko

Shi

The Best in Fresh, Local Cuisine

Site of
Jishukan
Schoolri

traditional Japanese buildings,

Kumamoto Volunteer
English Tour Guides

Sakuranzaka

Site of Kita-Ote
Yagura Gate

Inui Yagura

Kumamoto Prefectural
Museum of Art

Iwane
BridgeKenmotsudai Arboretumer Doreconstructions of 18th-century

GinnanSannomaru #1 Parking Area
(Cars, Buses [5 spaces])

Kenmotsu(Shinbori)YaguraUzumi Gate

Site of
Ninomaru Gate

Show

Hanamasa

Kumamoto
City Museum

Information
DiningSouvenirs
Lockers
Restroom
Accessible Restroom

Shinbori Bridge

Sannomaru #3
Parking Area (Cars)

Museum/Former Hosokawa
Gyobu Residence

Stroll around one of Japan’s most amazing castles

JR Kagoshima LineTake a stroll through these careful

Former Hosokawa
Gyobu Residence (Closed)

Cars

Motorcycles

Buses¥200 forﬁrst 2 hours,¥100 foreach extra
hour¥100 for ﬁrst
2 hours, ¥50
for eachextra hour

¥700 forﬁrst 3 hours,¥200 foreach extra
hour

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KKR Hotel Kumamoto
3-31 Chibajo-machi, Chuo-ku

Ark Hotel

5-16 Joto-machi, Chuo-ku

Kumamoto Hotel Castle
4-2 Joto-machi, Chuo-ku

Wasuki Tsukasakan
7-35 Kamitori-cho, Chuo-ku

Hotel Mielparque Kumamoto
14-1 Suido-cho, Chuo-ku

Hotel Wing International Select2-13 Suido-cho, Chuo-ku

Hotel Nikko Kumamoto
2-1 Kamitori-cho, Chuo-ku

Toyoko Inn Kumamotojo Toricho Suji
1-1 Suido-cho, Chuo-ku

Kumamoto Green Hotel
12-11 Hanabata-cho, Chuo-ku

Comfort Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai
2-10 Shinshigai, Chuo-ku

Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Shinshigai
3-25 Shinshigai, Chuo-ku

Richmond Hotel Kumamoto Shinshigai
6-16 Shinshigai, Chuo-ku

Nest Hotel

4-39 Karashima-cho, Chuo-ku

Dormy Inn Kumamoto

3-1 Karashima-cho, Chuo-ku

Kumamoto Tokyu REI Hotel
7-25 Shinshigai, Chuo-ku

Washington Hotel Plaza Kumamoto
2-3-10 Shimotori, Chuo-ku

Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Kotsu Center Mae
1-24 Konyaima-machi, Chuo-ku

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
1-20 Konyaima-machi, Chuo-ku

Riverside Hotel Kumamoto
4-12 Konyaima-machi, Chuo-ku

Hotel Hokke Club Kumamoto
20-1 Tori-cho, Chuo-ku

ANA Crowne Plaza Kumamoto New Sky

2 Higashi Amidaji-machi, Chuo-ku

The New Hotel Kumamoto
1-13-1 Kasuga, Nishi-ku

Hotel Route-Inn Kumamoto Ekimae
1-14-19 Kasuga, Nishi-ku

Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Ekimae
2-8-10 Kasuga, Nishi-ku

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