Travel in Kumamoto · 熊本県
Kumamoto Castle
Kumamoto Castle · 熊本城
Visit Kumamoto Castle's keep and see the work to repair earthquake damage. Stop during your city trip for a closer look at the castle and its restoration.
Visitor information
Admission
Individual castle-only admission is ¥800 for high school students and older, ¥300 for elementary and junior high school students, and free for preschool children under 6. Check combined tickets, concessions, and group rates separately in the official fare table. Wakuwakuza has a closure notice, so check operation before buying a combined ticket.
Opening hours
The castle opens September–June from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with castle admission until 4:00 PM and keep admission until 4:30 PM. It opens July–August from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with castle admission until 6:00 PM and keep admission until 6:30 PM. General guidance lists the Ninomaru ticket office as open until 4:00 PM year-round. The castle closes December 29; severe weather or construction may change operations. Check notices for your date for event extensions and the keep cutoff.
What to see at Kumamoto Castle · 熊本城
The Keep and Castle Restoration
See the keep alongside the castle's restoration work. Look at the repairs up close while staying out of construction areas and following permitted visitor routes.
How to get to Kumamoto Castle · 熊本城
From JR Kumamoto Station, take a Route A tram toward Kengunmachi to Kumamotojo-Shiyakusho-mae. The tram ride takes about 20 minutes. Walk through Josaien to Ninomaru Square, about 15 minutes from the stop. That estimate covers the walk to the square, so allow more walking time to the admission entrance. Use the south entrance on weekdays and follow the latest visitor map around construction.
Official Visitor Guide Kumamoto Castle Access Guide Route A/B Transfer Conditions
Visit tips
Check the Keep's Admission Cutoff
Castle interior visits are paid and separate from surrounding walking areas. To enter the keep, check both the castle admission cutoff and the keep's admission cutoff.
Follow the Visitor Map to the Entrance
Use the south entrance on weekdays. Construction may change accessible routes on weekends and public holidays too, so follow the visitor map for your date.
Tickets and booking for Kumamoto Castle · 熊本城
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Questions about Kumamoto Castle · 熊本城
Can I visit Kumamoto Castle and Wakuwakuza together?
The official September 18, 2026 notice reported a Wakuwakuza closure. Plan around castle-only admission first. To see both, check Wakuwakuza's operation on your date before buying a combined ticket.
Castle Operations and Wakuwakuza Closure: Updated September 18, 2026 Official Visitor Guide
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- Official Visitor Guide ·
- Castle Operations and Wakuwakuza Closure: Updated September 18, 2026 ·
- Extended Event Hours ·
- Kumamoto Castle Access Guide ·
- Route A/B Transfer Conditions ·
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