Places to see in Kumamoto
Start with the first one and work down.
Start with the first one and work down.
They are in the order most people enjoy them.
| Months | What it is like |
|---|---|
| March – May | Cherry blossom at the castle in early April. The grassland on Aso is burned in March and comes back bright green by May — the best month for the caldera. |
| June – August | The caldera rim is cool, and horses graze there. |
| September – November | The clearest air of the year, and the best chance of standing above a sea of cloud at Daikanbo. If you can choose, come now. |
| December – February | Snow at the hot springs, which is what most people want from an onsen. Some mountain roads close |
