Enjoy smooth entry to Kumamoto Castle without waiting at the ticket counter
Optional Combo Plan: Wakuwakuza + Kumamoto Museum Ticket
Experience the history and culture of Kumamoto
Skip the lines with advance purchase
What to expect
Enjoy Kumamoto Castle, Wakuwakuza, and Kumamoto Museum with a convenient combo ticket! Purchase your web ticket in advance to skip the crowds and explore the castle’s history, engaging exhibits, and special museum displays.
What's included
Varies by package — see each package below.
Packages(3)
What's included
Kumamoto Castle Admission fee
Group size
Up to 29 people
Location and Directions
<b>【Kumamoto Castle】</b> ◆Address: 〒860-0002 Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto City, Chuo Ward, Honmaru 1-1
◆Access: - From JR Kumamoto Station: Transfer to Kumamoto City Tram, get off at "Kumamoto Castle/City Hall" stop, and walk 10 minutes. - From Aso Kumamoto Airport: Take the airport limousine bus to "Sakuramachi Bus Terminal," then walk 10 minutes. Admission Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM)
◆Castle tower access until 4:30 PM. *Opening hours may be extended during events. *Weekdays: Entry/exit only through the South Gate. *Weekends and holidays: Entry/exit available through both North and South Gates. *Please note that entry is not allowed after the last admission time, even with a ticket. Date changes or refunds are not available in such cases.
◆Closed Days: Year-end (December 29) *May close due to severe weather conditions.
What's included
Kumamoto Castle Admission fee
Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza Admission fee
Group size
Up to 29 people
Location and Directions
<b>【Kumamoto Castle】</b> ◆Address: 〒860-0002 Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto City, Chuo Ward, Honmaru 1-1
◆Access: - From JR Kumamoto Station: Transfer to Kumamoto City Tram, get off at "Kumamoto Castle/City Hall" stop, and walk 10 minutes. - From Aso Kumamoto Airport: Take the airport limousine bus to "Sakuramachi Bus Terminal," then walk 10 minutes. Admission Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM)
◆Castle tower access until 4:30 PM. *Opening hours may be extended during events. *Weekdays: Entry/exit only through the South Gate. *Weekends and holidays: Entry/exit available through both North and South Gates. *Please note that entry is not allowed after the last admission time, even with a ticket. Date changes or refunds are not available in such cases.
◆Closed Days: Year-end (December 29) *May close due to severe weather conditions.
This ticket offers great value by combining admission to both Kumamoto Castle and the Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza, located inside Josaien. Since the ticket office may be crowded on the day of your visit, purchasing this online ticket in advance will help you enter the park more smoothly.
*The opening hours for the Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza may differ from Kumamoto Castle’s. Be sure to check the opening hours of the museum before purchasing your ticket:
<b>【Kumamoto Castle】</b> ◆Address: 〒860-0002 Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto City, Chuo Ward, Honmaru 1-1
◆Access: - From JR Kumamoto Station: Transfer to Kumamoto City Tram, get off at "Kumamoto Castle/City Hall" stop, and walk 10 minutes. - From Aso Kumamoto Airport: Take the airport limousine bus to "Sakuramachi Bus Terminal," then walk 10 minutes. Admission Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM)
◆Castle tower access until 4:30 PM. *Opening hours may be extended during events. *Weekdays: Entry/exit only through the South Gate. *Weekends and holidays: Entry/exit available through both North and South Gates. *Please note that entry is not allowed after the last admission time, even with a ticket. Date changes or refunds are not available in such cases.
◆Closed Days: Year-end (December 29) *May close due to severe weather conditions.
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. To avoid waiting in line at the ticket counter on the day of your visit, purchasing this online ticket in advance will allow for a smoother entry.
*The opening hours for the Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza and the Kumamoto Museum differ from those of Kumamoto Castle. Be sure to check their opening hours before purchasing:
◆Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza: <a href="https://www.sakuranobaba-johsaien.jp/waku-index/" target="_blank">Official Website</a>
◆Kumamoto Museum: <a href="https://kumamoto-city-museum.jp/ " target="_blank">Official Website</a> *Please be aware that special exhibitions and planned exhibitions at the Kumamoto Museum may require additional fees.
Adult tickets are for high school students and above. Child tickets are for elementary and junior high students.
What to bring
VELTRA voucher (with QR code)
Additional notes
If you purchase tickets for multiple people, please make sure to enter the park together.
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 allowed in the paid outdoor areas (outside the castle tower) if they are kept in a cage that completely covers them (assistance dogs are permitted). In other areas, pets can be brought in as long as they are on a leash.
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.
Wheelchairs, including electrically assisted ones, are available for free rental for those who need them during their visit. Reservations are not accepted, and an accompanying person is required. Please note that wheelchairs are not available in rainy weather.
Strollers are allowed, and you may use them during your visit to the castle.
Electric carts, child carts, and riding carts are not allowed in the paid areas and will be refused entry.
There are four first aid rooms available for visitors who are feeling unwell or experiencing physical discomfort. All first aid rooms are clearly marked with signs: 1. Space in the rest area in front of the castle tower 2. Shared with the nursing room adjacent to the South Exit ticket office 3. Shared with the nursing room adjacent to the Sukiyamaru restrooms 4. Shared with the nursing room in the Ninomaru rest area
The three “compassionate elevators” in the castle tower are available only to the following individuals: ・Wheelchair or stroller users (including caregivers) ・People who have difficulty using stairs If you would like to use one, please speak to a staff member at the castle tower entrance when you arrive.
Please allow plenty of time for your visit and consider using public transportation when traveling to the park.
Photography within Kumamoto Castle Park by anyone other than individuals requires an application. For more details, please visit: https://castle.kumamoto-guide.jp/en/
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.
Here’s how to use Kumamoto Free Wi-Fi: 1. Open the Wi-Fi settings on your smartphone, tablet, or other device, and select “Kumamoto-free-wifi” from the available networks (SSID). 2. Open your device’s browser. 3. Register as a user on the registration screen to connect to the internet. ・First-time users need to register. ・You only need to register once per device. ・After registration, you can simply select “Kumamoto-free-wifi” from the network list to connect without registering again.
This free Wi-Fi service is available in these 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 ・Around the Extraordinary Tour Passage
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Cancellation policy
Free cancellation until your booking is confirmed.
