Artículos for the theme Attractions and Excursions in Kumamoto

This mountain village, southeast of the mighty Mount Aso, is known for Japanese legends and its beautiful ravines.

At the heart of Kyushu, the volcanic massif offers snowy peaks, spas, wild landscapes and ancient traditions.

Former residence of high-ranking samurai, Hosokawa Gyôbu-tei, in the Kumamoto Castle park, lets us relive the lives of aristocrats in the Edo period.

Yatsushiro Castle in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture was one of two castles that was allowed in Kumamoto domain during the Edo Period of Japanese history.

Hitoyoshi Castle: read a guide to Hitoyoshi Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture, was occupied continuously by the same clan, the Sagara, for almost 700 years.

Kumamoto Castle Honmaru Goten: read a guide to the restored Kumamoto Castle Honmaru Goten, the palace quarters of the feudal lord of Kumamoto.

Kumamoto Artpolis is an innovative urban planning and architecture project in Kumamoto, Kyushu that has garnered a lot of international interest.

Located within Suizenji Garden in Kumamoto is Izumi Shrine, dedicated to the former Hosokawa feudal lords of the region.

Takachiho: read a guide to the beautiful gorge of Takachiho in Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu famous for its connections with ancient Japanese myth.

Gokanosho: read a travel guide to Gokanosho in the mountains of Kyushu, refuge of the legendary Heike clan.

Takachiho Gorge: read a guide to the spectacular Takachiho Gorge in Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu.

Aso Caldera: read a guide to the Aso Caldera in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, the world's largest active caldera with many hot springs.

Kurokawa Onsen has grown in popularity over the last ten years and despite its reasonably out-of-the-way location, it is best to spend a night here to sample the special atmosphere in the early mor