Kumamoto Travel Guide
Japan
Kumamoto is a city of 738,865 people on Kyushu, Japan’s southwestern main island. It is served by Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), the city’s named airport for air arrivals.
There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Kumamoto, so the city is better treated as an inland base than a beach destination. The area has warm summers and cooler winters, with seasonal rainfall typical of southern Japan.
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Weather in Kumamoto
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Pays in JPY
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 110
Dial code +81
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in Japan. Attempts to tip may cause confusion or even be considered rude. Exceptional service is already factored into prices.
Best time to visit Kumamoto
Jan
10°8Feb
12°9Mar
16°12Apr
21°14May
24°13Jun
27°17Jul
32°17Aug
33°16Sep
31°14Oct
25°11Nov
19°7Dec
13°8Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Kumamoto
Getting there
Kumamoto Airport · 14.4 km
Frequently asked Questions
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