Kumamoto Prefecture Travel Guide

Kumamoto Prefecture (熊本県, Kumamoto-ken) is located along the west coast of Kyushu. Its prefectural capital is Kumamoto City. Kumamoto is known for Mount Aso and hot spring resorts such as Kurokawa Onsen.

1

Kurokawa Onsen••
Hot spring town with attractive town and baths.

4.4
★★★★★

234
2

Aso•
Active volcano with a huge ancient caldera.

3.8
★★★★★

1,084
3

Kumamoto•
Modern city most famous for its castle.

3.7
★★★★★

1,403
4

Amakusa
Remote islands with a large Christian population.

3.9
★★★★★

46
5

Minamata
From pollution site to environmental model city.

2.9
★★★★★

68