Hotels in Kumamoto, Japan

Kumamoto is a city on Kyushu island in southern Japan, famous for its massive 17th-century Kumamoto Castle and the active Mount Aso volcano. Summers are hot and humid (80-90°F / 27-32°C), great for hiking the volcanic caldera and soaking in Kurokawa Onsen's open-air baths, while mild winters (40-50°F / 4-10°C) offer quieter castle visits and fewer crowds at the Aso Farm Land theme park. Visit during spring (March-April) for cherry blossoms around the castle moat or autumn (October-November) for the fiery maple leaves along the Shirakawa River.