Earthquake travel advisory
A strong earthquake struck Kumamoto on 28 July 2026. Some attractions, hotels and transport may be closed or disrupted, and Kumamoto Castle has taken further damage. Please check the current status of your accommodation, transport and destinations before you travel.
Advisory current as of July 2026.
Shrine
Kumamoto
Aso Shrine
Historic Shrine with a Rebuilt Tower Gate
One of the oldest and most important shrines in the Aso region, known for a two-story romon gate ...
Aso, Kumamoto, Japan
Shrine
Hikyo
Kumamoto
Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine
Moss-Covered Lanterns and a Hole Through the Mountain in a Cedar Forest Above Takamori
A small mountain shrine in southern Aso reached by a stone stairway lined with 97 moss-covered la...
Takamori, Kumamoto, Japan