In this article, we will introduce how to access Kumamoto Prefecture from overseas and from all over Japan, as well as how to access various areas within Kumamoto Prefecture.
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Kumamoto Prefecture is a city where history and nature coexist, including Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's three most famous castles, Mt. Aso, which has one of the world's largest calderas, and Amakusa, which is home to approximately 300 dolphins. It is the hometown of Japan's most famous local mascot, Kumamon, and you will be excited to meet Kumamon somewhere in the city! It is also the hometown of Eiichiro Oda, the author of the world-famous manga One Piece, and you can see statues of the Straw Hat Pirates throughout the prefecture. The food and drinks made with fresh ingredients from all over the prefecture are all delicious. Please come and visit Kumamoto Prefecture, which will soothe your five senses!
From overseas to Kumamoto Prefecture, from all over Japan to Kumamoto Prefecture
From overseas to Kumamoto Prefecture
Aso Kumamoto Airport has direct flights from South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong (as of September 2024).
①Korea: Seoul - Kumamoto tw every day (about 1 hour 30 minutes)
②Taiwan: Taipei - Kumamoto CI 5 flights per week (about 2 hours 15 minutes) / Taipei - Kumamoto JX daily (about 2 hours 15 minutes)
③Hong Kong: Hong Kong - Kumamoto HX 4 flights a week (about 3 hours 30 minutes)
From all over Japan to Kumamoto Prefecture (by plane)
Aso Kumamoto Airport has direct flights from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Shizuoka, and Okinawa (as of September 2024).
①Tokyo: Haneda - Kumamoto (about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours) / Narita - Kumamoto (about 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes)
②Osaka: Itami - Kumamoto (about 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes)
③ Nagoya: Chubu Centrair International Airport - Kumamoto (about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes) / Komaki Airport - Kumamoto (about 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes)
④ Shizuoka: Mt. Fuji Shizuoka - Kumamoto (about 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes)
⑤Okinawa: Naha - Kumamoto (about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes)
⑥Amakusa: Amakusa - Kumamoto (about 20 to 25 minutes)
As of September 2024, direct flights are available to Amakusa Airport from Fukuoka, Osaka, and Kumamoto (Aso Kumamoto Airport).
①Fukuoka - Amakusa (about 40 minutes)
②Kumamoto - Amakusa (about 20 minutes)
③ Osaka - via Kumamoto - Amakusa (about 50 minutes)
From all over Japan to Kumamoto Prefecture (Shinkansen)
①Tokyo Station - Kumamoto Station (about 5 hours 40 minutes)
②Shin-Osaka Station – Kumamoto Station (abut 3 hours)
③Hiroshima Station - Kumamoto Station (about 1 hour 40 minutes)
④Hakata Station - Kumamoto Station (about 40 minutes)
How to get to various places in Kumamoto Prefecture
Traveling to various locations in Kumamoto Prefecture (by train)
①Kumamoto Station - Aso Station JR Crossing Express (about 70 minutes)
②Kumamoto Station - Shin-Yatsushiro Station Shinkansen (about 10 minutes)
③Kumamoto Station - Arao Station JR (about 50 minutes)
Traveling to various locations in Kumamoto Prefecture (by express bus)
①Sakuramachi Bus Terminal - Aso Station Express Yamabiko (about 90 minutes)
②Sakuramachi Bus Terminal - Kami Amakusa (Lisora Terrace Amakusa) Rapid Amakusa (about 1 hour 40 minutes)
③Sakuramachi Bus Terminal - Yatsushiro IC Expressway Nanpu-go (about 1 hour 40 minutes)
①Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto City
②Kusasenrigahama in Aso City
③Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater in Aso City
④Nabegataki Falls in Oguni Town
⑤Kumamon Port Yatsushiro in Yatsushiro City
⑥Aoi Aso Shrine in Hitoyoshi City
⑦One Piece Luffy Statue in Kumamoto City
⑧Dolphin watching in Amakusa City
⑨Kurokawa Onsen in Minamioguni Town
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