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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kumamoto

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kumamoto, Japan

Updated July 18, 2019

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Kumamoto, Japan

Kumamoto Castle

The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

Kumamoto, Japan

Musashizuka Park

This beautiful Japanese garden is a memorial to the samurai who literally wrote the book on business as martial art.
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Tonkararin

A mysterious set of tunnels carved in the hills of rural northern Kyushu.
12 miles from Kumamoto

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Mount Aso Caldera

The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.
23 miles from Kumamoto
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