OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Sightseeing

Kumamoto City

Sakuranobaba Johsaien

Sakuranobaba Johsaien is a facility for tourism and cultural exchange. 
It consists of “The Wakuwakuza History and Cultural Experience” and “The Sakuranokouji Shopping Arcade.” 
In Wakuwakuza, you can learn about the history of Kumamoto with interactive and virtual exhibits.
The shopping arcade is modelled after a castle town from 300 years ago and has over 20 stores. At these stores you can try local specialty foods and buy souvenirs.

Volunteer tour guides are available at the Tourism Information Center and will be happy to tell you about the area.

Address
1-1-1 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City Kumamoto Prefecture
Close
[Closed] December 29th - 31st
Fees
Wakuwaku-za:
Adults - ¥300
Children (junior high and elementary students) - ¥100
*There is a discount rate available for groups of 30 or more

Wakuwaku-za & Kumamoto Castle package:
Adults - ¥600
Children (Elementary and Junior High students) - ¥200
Hours
Wakuwaku-za: 8:30am-5:30pm
Sakurano Kouji: shops - 9:00am-7:00pm, food/drinks - 11:00am-10:00pm (last orders at 9:00pm)
* Several shops open from 9:00am-5:00pm. Hours of operation may also vary depending on season.
Access
◆ From Kumamoto Airport via Airport Limousine Bus: Get off at Sakuramachi Bus Terminal. (40min.)
◆ From JR Kumamoto Station via bus: Take the ”Shiromegurin” bus from Kumamoto Station towards Kumamoto Castle and get off at ”Sakura-no-baba”. (15min.)
From JR Kumamoto Station via City Tram/Shiden: From Kumamoto Ekimae tram stop, get off at Kumamoto Castle/City Hall. (10min.)
◆From Kumamoto Interchange via private vehicle: From National Road/Route 57, go toward central Kumamoto City for about 20 minutes.
Parking Lot
Parking available
URL
http://www.sakuranobaba-johsaien.jp/english/
Others
[Inquiries]
Wakuwaku-za: phone/096-288-5600
Sakurano Kouji: phone/096-288-5577
 

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