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Kumamoto Castle (熊本城, Kumamoto-jō) is a hilltop Japanese castle located in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, in Kumamoto Prefecture. It was a large and well-fortified castle. The castle keep (天守閣, tenshukaku) is a concrete reconstruction built in 1960, but a number of ancillary wooden buildings remain of the original castle. Kumamoto Castle is considered one of the three premier castles in Japan, along with Himeji Castle and Matsumoto Castle. Thirteen structures in the castle complex are designated Important Cultural Property.
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要Quick facts
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Location | Chūō-ku, Kumamoto |
| Founded | 1601 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan Historic Site of Japan Special Historic Site |
| Official website | kumamoto-guide.jp/kumamoto-castle |
| Nearest stations | Kumamoto Castle / City Hall Station · 339 m Kumamoto-shiden Main Line Torichosuji Station · 467 m Kumamoto-shiden Main Line Hanabatacho Station · 536 m Kumamoto-shiden Main Line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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Opening hours and fees change — check the official website before you go.
Data: Wikidata (CC0)
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What is Kumamoto Castle?
Kumamoto Castle (熊本城, Kumamoto-jō) is a hilltop Japanese castle located in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, in Kumamoto Prefecture.
Where is Kumamoto Castle?
Kumamoto Castle is in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto. The nearest station is Kumamoto Castle / City Hall Station (about 339 m in a straight line).
When was Kumamoto Castle founded?
1601, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of Kumamoto Castle?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: https://kumamoto-guide.jp/kumamoto-castle/
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