熊本城Kumamoto Castle is a classic Japanese hilltop castle located smack in the middle of downtown Kumamoto.
Much of it was burned in a final attack in 1877. However, it is a beautiful and impressive structure.
The first fortifications were built in 1467, then expanded in 1496.
Kato Kiyamasa greatly added to the castle between 1601 to 1607.
It ultimately had 49 turrets, 18 turret gates, and 29 smaller gates.
In 1960, much of the castle was reconstructed. Then, between 1998 to 2008, the castle complex was further reconstructed.
Information
Hours: 8:30 to 18:00 (until 17:00 from November to March)
Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time
Closed: December 29th to 31st
Admission: 500 yen
Access
From Kumamoto Station, it is a 10-15 minute ride on a tram. Alight at Kumamotojo-mae tram stop.
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1 comment:
Ifinally got too see Kumamoto Castle on my last trip to Japan and was really impressed with it, would love to see the castle at Fukuoka restored as well. Great blog.
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