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Kumamoto Prefecture

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Castles · Landmarks · Sacred & Religious Sites
Kumamoto Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu. The capital is the city of Kumamoto.HistoryHistorically, the area was called Higo Province; and the province was renamed Kumamoto during the Meiji Restoration. The creation of prefectures was part of the abolition of the feudal system. The current Japanese orthography for Kumamoto literally means "bear root/origin", or "origin of the bear".
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    Popular things to do in Kumamoto Prefecture

    Kurokawa Onsen
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    4.2
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    Kusasenrigahama ©
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    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Daikanbo Lookout ©
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    Historic Sites in Kumamoto Prefecture

    Sakitsu Catholic Church
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    Sakitsu Catholic Church
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Kato Shrine ©
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    Parks in Kumamoto Prefecture

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    Suizenji Ezuko Park
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    Misumi Nishiko Park
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    Museums in Kumamoto Prefecture

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    Duration: 2 hours
    Contemporary Art Museum, Kumamoto ©
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    Shopping in Kumamoto Prefecture

    Shimotori Shotengai ©
    Shopping Mall
    Shimotori Shotengai
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Michi-no-Eki Shichijo Melon Dome
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    Kikuchi
    3.9
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Gift & Specialty Shop
    KUMAMON products Nagataniya
    Kumamoto
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Department Store
    Tsuruya Department Store
    Kumamoto
    3.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Kumamoto Prefecture

    Onsen Resort
    Onsen Resorts
    Yamaga
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Kokichino Yu
    Spa
    Kokichino Yu
    Minamioguni-machi
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine ©
    Religious Site
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    Takamori-machi
    4.6
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    Scenic Drive
    Aso Panorama Line
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