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Kumamoto: Castle Admission Ticket

By LINKTIVITY Inc.
10 out of 10
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Price is NZ$9 per adult
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Overview
  • Step back in time as you explore the Kumamoto Castle, built in 1607
  • Learn about the castle's history and the famous people connected to it
  • Visit the Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza to learn more about the castle
  • See, hear, touch, and experience history in a fun and engaging way
  • Explore the museum's permanent exhibition room and special exhibition room
Activity location
    • Kumamoto
    • Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • 1-1 Honmaru, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0002, Japan | Address: 1-1 Honmaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 860-0002 Access: ・From JR Kumamoto Station, take the Kumamoto City Tram, get off at “Kumamoto Castle City Hall”, then walk for 10 minutes. ・From Aso Kumamoto Airport, take the airport limousine bus to “Sakuramachi Bus Terminal”, then walk for 10 minutes.
    • Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan

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Kumamoto: Castle Admission Ticket
  • Opening hours: Thu 12:00 am-11:59 pm

This ticket grants admission to Kumamoto Castle only. The ticket counter may be crowded on the day of your visit, but purchasing this online ticket in advance allows for a smoother entry.
Estimated visit time: About 1 to 1.5 hours.

Price details
NZ$8.61 x 1 AdultNZ$8.61
Total
Price is NZ$8.61
Combo Admission Ticket (Kumamoto Castle Museum Waku Wakuza)
  • Opening hours: Thu 12:00 am-11:59 pm

This ticket offers great value by combining admission to both Kumamoto Castle and the Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza, located inside Josaien.

Price details
NZ$9.15 x 1 AdultNZ$9.15
Total
Price is NZ$9.15
Combo Admission Ticket (Wakuwakuza & Kumamoto Museum)
  • Opening hours: Thu 12:00 am-11:59 pm

This combined admission ticket offers great value, granting you access to Kumamoto Castle, the Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza in Josaien, and the Kumamoto Museum, located about a 20-minute walk away.

Price details
NZ$11.84 x 1 AdultNZ$11.84
Total
Price is NZ$11.84

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to Kumamoto Castle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza (Only included when selecting the Ticket Combo)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to Kumamoto Museum (Only included when selecting the Wakuwakuza & Kumamoto Museum Ticket Combo)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guided tours
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to and from the castle

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Firework, Smoking

What you can expect

Explore Kumamoto Castle, a historic site that has been an important part of Japanese history for over 400 years. Learn about its past and the famous people connected to it, such as Kato Kiyomasa, the Hosokawa clan, Miyamoto Musashi, and Tani Kanjo.

Visit the Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza, an interactive space where you can see, hear, touch, and experience history in a fun and engaging way. Learn about the history and culture of Kumamoto Castle, making your visit even more enjoyable.

Explore the museum, which is themed “Connecting Kumamoto’s Memories to the Future.” See a wide range of historical and natural materials, including important cultural properties. Visit the special exhibition room for planned exhibitions, a hands-on experiment and craft room, and even a planetarium.

Location

Activity location
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    • Kumamoto
    • Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • 1-1 Honmaru, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0002, Japan | Address: 1-1 Honmaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 860-0002 Access: ・From JR Kumamoto Station, take the Kumamoto City Tram, get off at “Kumamoto Castle City Hall”, then walk for 10 minutes. ・From Aso Kumamoto Airport, take the airport limousine bus to “Sakuramachi Bus Terminal”, then walk for 10 minutes.
    • Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan