Why go
- Designated city in Kyushu, Japan.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Kumamoto Airport (KMJ).
History
Kumamoto is the capital city of Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of June 1, 2019, the city had an estimated population of 738,907 and a population density of 1,893 people per km2. The total area is 390.32 km2.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (A320, A321, 735, 737, 737-800, 767…) · 5 routes: Nagoya, Okinawa, Osaka, Seoul*, Tokyo
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (767, Embraer 170, CRJ, 737-800) · 2 routes: Osaka*, Tokyo
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A320, A321) · 1 route: Seoul
- Fuji Dream Airlines JH (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Nagoya
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kumamoto Airport (KMJ); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KMJ has direct flights to 6 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo, Nagoya, Nagoya…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Kumamoto Ferry Terminal, 12 km); routes include 九商フェリー（島原 - 熊本）, 熊本フェリー・オーシャンアロー（熊本 - 島原）.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kumamoto. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.