Kumamoto Castle Ticket

Participants using wheelchairs/mobility equipment should be accompanied

Please refer to the venue's official website for more information about PWD accessibility

Please note that depending on the crowd, you may have to wait to enter the castle tower

Please wear non-slip footwear during rainy weather to prevent accidents caused by slippery floors

Please avoid using camera tripods or selfie sticks when it's crowded

Pets are only allowed in the outdoor paid areas outside the castle tower. However, they must be kept in a cage with no visible faces. Service dogs are an exception and are allowed to enter. Please remember that pets must always be on a leash when visiting other areas

Fires are strictly prohibited in Kumamoto Castle Park. There is no smoking area within the paid area, so please smoke at the smoking area next to the Ninomaru "Reconstruction Castle Lord Reception" or the smoking area at Josaien

Please refrain from eating in the paid area. Only beverages with lids are allowed

For those who require a wheelchair (including electric assist) during the tour, the facility offers complimentary rentals with an accompanying person. Wheelchairs are not available in case of rain. The number of units is limited, and reservations are not available

You are allowed to bring a stroller and use it

Please note that coin lockers are not available for storing large luggage in the paid area of the castle tower. Additionally, luggage with wheels is not permitted inside the castle tower. For your convenience, coin lockers (charges apply) can be found in front of Ninomaru's Rest Area or in front of the tourist information center at Josaien

The Kumamoto Castle Official App provides audio and subtitle commentary, as well as video content, for the permanent exhibition inside the castle tower. Moreover, visitors can use the AR function to see a view overlaid with old photographs from the Meiji era on the top floor of the castle tower. It is recommended to download the app prior to your visit for a more enjoyable experience

Please note that there are three elevators, known as "compassionate elevators," inside the castle tower. These elevators are reserved for the following individuals:- Persons who use wheelchairs or strollers (including caregivers)- Persons who have difficulty using stairs. If you belong to any of these categories and would like to use one of the elevators, please speak to the staff at the castle tower entrance when you visit. They will be happy to assist you

Please ensure that you allocate sufficient time for viewing and consider using public transportation

Free Wi-Fi in Kumamoto: Follow these simple steps to use Kumamoto Free Wi-Fi: 1. Open the Wi-Fi settings on your smartphone, tablet, or any other device and select "Kumamoto-free-wifi" as the network (SSID) 2. Open your device's browser 3. Register as a user on the registration screen to connect to the internet. Register as a user when using the service for the first time. You only need to register once for each device. From the second time onwards, you can connect to the Wi-Fi network (SSID) by selecting "Kumamoto-free-wifi.” This free Wi-Fi service is available in the following areas: Sakura no Baba Castle Garden, General Tourist Information Center, Ninomaru Parking Lot South Restroom, Ninomaru Ticket Office, Uto Yagura, Castle Tower Square, Inside the Castle Tower, and around the extraordinary tour passage

Monday-Sunday: 09:00-17:00

Last admission: 16:00

Closed days: Year-end (December 29 to December 31) *The park may be closed due to inclement weather, so please check "News" for the latest updates on whether it will be open at the end of the year

Opening hours may change due to events

Kumamoto Castle

1-1 Honmaru, Chuo-ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture 860-0002

〒860-0002 熊本県熊本市中央区本丸1-1

The south exit will be the only entry and exit point on weekdays and Saturdays. On Sundays and holidays, you can enter or exit from either the north or south exit

Participants using wheelchairs/mobility equipment should be accompanied

Please refer to the venue's official website for more information about PWD accessibility

Please note that depending on the crowd, you may have to wait to enter the castle tower

Please wear non-slip footwear during rainy weather to prevent accidents caused by slippery floors

Please avoid using camera tripods or selfie sticks when it's crowded

Pets are only allowed in the outdoor paid areas outside the castle tower. However, they must be kept in a cage with no visible faces. Service dogs are an exception and are allowed to enter. Please remember that pets must always be on a leash when visiting other areas

Fires are strictly prohibited in Kumamoto Castle Park. There is no smoking area within the paid area, so please smoke at the smoking area next to the Ninomaru "Reconstruction Castle Lord Reception" or the smoking area at Josaien

Please refrain from eating in the paid area. Only beverages with lids are allowed

For those who require a wheelchair (including electric assist) during the tour, the facility offers complimentary rentals with an accompanying person. Wheelchairs are not available in case of rain. The number of units is limited, and reservations are not available

You are allowed to bring a stroller and use it

Please note that coin lockers are not available for storing large luggage in the paid area of the castle tower. Additionally, luggage with wheels is not permitted inside the castle tower. For your convenience, coin lockers (charges apply) can be found in front of Ninomaru's Rest Area or in front of the tourist information center at Josaien

The Kumamoto Castle Official App provides audio and subtitle commentary, as well as video content, for the permanent exhibition inside the castle tower. Moreover, visitors can use the AR function to see a view overlaid with old photographs from the Meiji era on the top floor of the castle tower. It is recommended to download the app prior to your visit for a more enjoyable experience

Please note that there are three elevators, known as "compassionate elevators," inside the castle tower. These elevators are reserved for the following individuals:- Persons who use wheelchairs or strollers (including caregivers)- Persons who have difficulty using stairs. If you belong to any of these categories and would like to use one of the elevators, please speak to the staff at the castle tower entrance when you visit. They will be happy to assist you

Please ensure that you allocate sufficient time for viewing and consider using public transportation

Free Wi-Fi in Kumamoto: Follow these simple steps to use Kumamoto Free Wi-Fi: 1. Open the Wi-Fi settings on your smartphone, tablet, or any other device and select "Kumamoto-free-wifi" as the network (SSID) 2. Open your device's browser 3. Register as a user on the registration screen to connect to the internet. Register as a user when using the service for the first time. You only need to register once for each device. From the second time onwards, you can connect to the Wi-Fi network (SSID) by selecting "Kumamoto-free-wifi.” This free Wi-Fi service is available in the following areas: Sakura no Baba Castle Garden, General Tourist Information Center, Ninomaru Parking Lot South Restroom, Ninomaru Ticket Office, Uto Yagura, Castle Tower Square, Inside the Castle Tower, and around the extraordinary tour passage

Monday-Sunday: 09:00-17:00

Last admission: 16:00

Closed days: Year-end (December 29 to December 31) *The park may be closed due to inclement weather, so please check "News" for the latest updates on whether it will be open at the end of the year

Opening hours may change due to events

Kumamoto Castle

1-1 Honmaru, Chuo-ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture 860-0002

〒860-0002 熊本県熊本市中央区本丸1-1

The south exit will be the only entry and exit point on weekdays and Saturdays. On Sundays and holidays, you can enter or exit from either the north or south exit

Participants using wheelchairs/mobility equipment should be accompanied

Please refer to the venue's official website for more information about PWD accessibility

Please note that depending on the crowd, you may have to wait to enter the castle tower

Please wear non-slip footwear during rainy weather to prevent accidents caused by slippery floors

Please avoid using camera tripods or selfie sticks when it's crowded

Pets are only allowed in the outdoor paid areas outside the castle tower. However, they must be kept in a cage with no visible faces. Service dogs are an exception and are allowed to enter. Please remember that pets must always be on a leash when visiting other areas

Fires are strictly prohibited in Kumamoto Castle Park. There is no smoking area within the paid area, so please smoke at the smoking area next to the Ninomaru "Reconstruction Castle Lord Reception" or the smoking area at Josaien

Please refrain from eating in the paid area. Only beverages with lids are allowed

For those who require a wheelchair (including electric assist) during the tour, the facility offers complimentary rentals with an accompanying person. Wheelchairs are not available in case of rain. The number of units is limited, and reservations are not available

You are allowed to bring a stroller and use it

Please note that coin lockers are not available for storing large luggage in the paid area of the castle tower. Additionally, luggage with wheels is not permitted inside the castle tower. For your convenience, coin lockers (charges apply) can be found in front of Ninomaru's Rest Area or in front of the tourist information center at Josaien

The Kumamoto Castle Official App provides audio and subtitle commentary, as well as video content, for the permanent exhibition inside the castle tower. Moreover, visitors can use the AR function to see a view overlaid with old photographs from the Meiji era on the top floor of the castle tower. It is recommended to download the app prior to your visit for a more enjoyable experience

Please note that there are three elevators, known as "compassionate elevators," inside the castle tower. These elevators are reserved for the following individuals:- Persons who use wheelchairs or strollers (including caregivers)- Persons who have difficulty using stairs. If you belong to any of these categories and would like to use one of the elevators, please speak to the staff at the castle tower entrance when you visit. They will be happy to assist you

Please ensure that you allocate sufficient time for viewing and consider using public transportation

Free Wi-Fi in Kumamoto: Follow these simple steps to use Kumamoto Free Wi-Fi: 1. Open the Wi-Fi settings on your smartphone, tablet, or any other device and select "Kumamoto-free-wifi" as the network (SSID) 2. Open your device's browser 3. Register as a user on the registration screen to connect to the internet. Register as a user when using the service for the first time. You only need to register once for each device. From the second time onwards, you can connect to the Wi-Fi network (SSID) by selecting "Kumamoto-free-wifi.” This free Wi-Fi service is available in the following areas: Sakura no Baba Castle Garden, General Tourist Information Center, Ninomaru Parking Lot South Restroom, Ninomaru Ticket Office, Uto Yagura, Castle Tower Square, Inside the Castle Tower, and around the extraordinary tour passage

Monday-Sunday: 09:00-17:00

Last admission: 16:00

Closed days: Year-end (December 29 to December 31) *The park may be closed due to inclement weather, so please check "News" for the latest updates on whether it will be open at the end of the year

Opening hours may change due to events

Kumamoto Castle

1-1 Honmaru, Chuo-ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture 860-0002

〒860-0002 熊本県熊本市中央区本丸1-1

The south exit will be the only entry and exit point on weekdays and Saturdays. On Sundays and holidays, you can enter or exit from either the north or south exit