Illumination · Kumamoto · KyushuKumamoto Tanabata Lantern Festival
Koshi · 15–16 Aug 2026
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Illumination · Kumamoto · KyushuKoshi · 15–16 Aug 2026
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A festival centered on the release of approximately 3,000 sky lanterns creating one of Japan's largest lantern displays, with performances and food.
15–16 Aug 2026Koshi · KumamotoEach spring at Aso Shrine, priests perform the Hifuri Shinji fire-swinging ritual, a mesmerizing ceremony rooted in ancient agricultural tradition.
23 Mar 2027Aso · KumamotoKumamoto Castle, known as the Black Castle, features impressive stone walls and architecture and now welcomes visitors following its complete restoration after earthquake damage.
KumamotoA venerable shrine dating over 2,000 years, Aso Shrine honors the grandson of Emperor Jimmu and fuses Shinto practice with worship of Mount Aso's sacred volcanic crater.
Aso · KumamotoAmakusa Christian Museum documents the Amakusa and Shimabara Uprising, led by sixteen-year-old Shiro Amakusa, highlighting the era's Nanban cultural influence and featuring a love bell.
Kamiamakusa · KumamotoHot spring resort in Kumamoto featuring traditional wooden ryokan amid scenic mountain terrain perfect for hiking and therapeutic soaking.
Minamioguni · KumamotoA recreational complex in Aso-Kuju National Park offering outdoor activities, a petting farm with over 35 animals, overnight cabins with onsen, and seasonal picking experiences.
Aso · KumamotoShrine dedicated to three protective deities founded 1,200 years ago as a guardian of the Hitoyoshi-Kuma basin and Mount Aso region.
Hitoyoshi · Kumamoto
