About
Home of one piece statues and kumamon, explore its castle and unique charm.
Why go
- Hometown of Eiichiro Oda, creator of One Piece
- Quiet city with nature nearby
- Feels like a real-life One Piece adventure
Must try
- Find the ten life size One Piece statues
- Try horse sashimi (basashi)
- Visit Kumamoto Castle
- Meet the town mascot Kumamon
- Ride the ASO BOY! train
Pro tips
- Use Kumamoto as a base for exploring Aso
- Renting a car makes exploring the region better
- Take the train to Takamori and rent ebikes
- Spend at least one night in Kumamoto
- Park at the north lot for Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine
Good to know
- Up to 60% discount for travel/accommodation in Kumamoto
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