Address:
1-1 Honmaru Kumamoto City, KumamotoKumamoto Map
Access:
Take a streetcar from JR Kumamoto Station to Kumamotojo-mae Stop.Phone:
096-352-5900Best Time for Cherry Blossoms:
Mid March to Early April*Cherry blossom flowering dates vary every year. Please refer to cherry blossom forecast archives.
Website:
Kumamoto Castle (Japanese Version)Kumamoto Castle was originally built about 400 years ago. Attractive features of this castle are the blak and white main tower and the curved stone wall which is called mushagaeshi. It's one of the most famous castles in Japan.There are about 800 sakura trees here. In spring, cherry blossoms and the castle are illuminated at night.
