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Kumamoto
Famous for a land of forests, volcanoes, bears and castles,...Kumamoto is a great tourist destinations for those who intend to admire the beautiful natural scenery of Japan.
If you are planning to travel and explore this beautiful land of Kumamoto, then let make a perfect plan to experience and enjoy all the special things here.The article below will share with you the experiences of travelling to this land:
The ideal time to visit Kumamoto:
The best time of the year to travel to Kumamoto are spring and auturm. At this time, the Kumamoto's whether is quite cool and pleasant, so visitors can easily arrange their travel schedules without worrrying too much about the weather.
In particular, spring is the season of cherry blossoms any many other flowers. You will encounter many colorful and beautiful flower gardens. Auturm is the season of Kumamoto's typical festival. You will have the opportunity to experience many culture activities, such as attending the horse festival in September, the country music festival in October, etc.
Why Kumamoto attracts many international and domestic tourists?
Kumamoto attracts many tourists because the province is so close to the diverse natural attractions of Kyushu region. Just walking around Kumamoto city, you can also admire the wonderful scenery of the natural.
Kumamoto is famous for its active volcanic peaks and the cool Shirakawa revier branches that flow around the city. Kumamoto City is also known as the city of forest and fresh water. It's impossible to miss this special city. Here are some destinations you should visit in this city:
Kumamoto Castle
Kumamoto Castle is one of three famous castles in Japan. This is an important historical site in Japan, so this is also a destinations that you cannot miss when setting your foot there. There are many types of trees around the castle, providing diverse and ancient natural landscape. In addition, there is also Kumamoto Museum within the castle area, which displays artifacts and important historical documents that you can visit and research.
Kuratake Shrine
One of the most attractive Kumamoto destinations is Kuratake Shrine. The temple possesses ancient architecture and panoramic views of the mountains, sea and islands. The highlight of the temple is the Torii gate, located on the top of a high hill, like as a gate of heaven. From here, you can see the entire image of the romatic blue coastline, with undulating islands in the distance.
Mount Aso
Located in the center of Aso-Kuju National Park, Mount Aso is one of the largest craters in the world with a diameter of up to 25km, which has brought many adventurous asn well as stimulating experiences for those who come to visit this majecstic yet extremely dangerous beauty. Accordingly, when reaching the top of Mount Aso, you will be able to witness with your own eyes a column of white smoke coming out of the crater and creating a long trail drifting to the end of horizon. It is tryly a masterpiece of nature.
Sakitsu Village
Sakitsu Village is considered as the cradle of Christianity in Japan. This place was also recognized by UNESCO as the world heritage site. The village is chosen as a spiritual destination for many tourists, and it also a historical place in Kumamoto because it is closely associated with the process of religious formation in Japan.
In addition to spiritual tourism at churches, you can also listen to the local people or tour guides tell about historical events, typically the Shimabara Amakusa uprising.
How to travel to Kumamoto:
Kumamoto has its own airport, and the large Fukuoka airport is also located nearby. Visitors can easily get here by Kagoshima or Fukuoka train. You can also reach small towns around Kumamoto by cheap local trains.
After arriving Kumamoto, you can easily explore the city by many popular means such as train, bus, taxi or rented cars. As an area famous for Japan's many majestic natural beauties, Kumamoto attracts a large number of tourists from domestic to international tourists coming here every year. Don't wait any longer, book your tickets to this beautiful city with us now.