You can obtain tourist information at Sakura no Baba Josaien Tourist
Information Center on the premises of Sakura no Baba Josaien and at Kumamoto
Station Tourist Information Center located within the JR Kumamoto Station
building. They offer pamphlets and brochures in English, Chinese, and Korean
as well as an call-in interpretation service also in English, Chinese, and
Korean.
The on-site International Exchange Hall provides various information and
multi-lingual services as well.
Kumamoto Castle and Suizen-ji Jujo-en Garden are popular spots that attract
many visitors every year. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom from late March
to early April.
The former Hosokawa Residence and the promenade in front of Kumamoto
Prefectural Office are the popular spots. Autumn leaves are illuminated in
the evening at the former Hosokawa Residence in mid-November.
You can meet Kumamon at Kumamon Square located in the city center. Please
check his schedule on the official website!
You can find many souvenir shops in Sakura-no-baba Josaien, Suizen-ji
Joju-en Garden and JR Kumamoto Station.
There are many tax-free shops in Shimotori and Kamitori in the city center
and Suizen-ji Joju-en Garden.
“Kumamoto Free Wi-Fi” is available at the JR Kumamoto Station and various
tourist destinations and facilities in and around central Kumamoto City. To
log in, please follow the instruction displayed on screen. Look for this
logo.
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