Scenic Japan from the Water

This residence was built in 1871 to welcome American military veteran and educator Leroy Lansing Janes on his arrival in Kumamoto to head the Kumamoto Yogakko School.

This park is a combination zoo and botanical garden, allowing visitors to enjoy both rare wildlife and beautiful plant life in one location.

Kumamoto Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle located in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto in Kumamoto Prefecture.

The Meihachi Bridge was built by famed Meiji-era mason Hashimoto Kangoro, who also built the famous Tsujun and Reitai Bridges in Kumamoto.

This recently opened tourist spot features a number of interesting areas for visitors to Kumamoto to explore.

A grave said to be that of famed swordsman Miyamoto Musashi is also located within the park grounds.

Kumamoto Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle located in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto in Kumamoto Prefecture.

Lake Ezu is actually made up of two smaller lakes, Kami-Ezu and Shimo-Ezu, that combine to a length of 2.5 kilometers, a perimeter of 6 kilometers.

Sunset and cherry blossoms

The Cherry Blossoms of Matsuhima

Minato Festival

Minato Festival

The fresh tuna (maguro) catch at Shiogama Port is one of the largest in the entire country.