The Charm of Kumamoto Prefecture

Located in the center of Kyushu, Kumamoto Prefecture has a wealth of natural environments to explore, including one of the world's largest calderas in Aso and an archipelago of 120 islands of varying sizes in Amakusa. The capital of Kumamoto City has also thrived as the urban hub of the prefecture since the construction of Kumamoto Castle by Kato Kiyomasa centuries ago. Kumamoto is known colloquially as both "the Land of Fire" and "the Land of Water." Once you have interacted with the energetic locals and experienced its majestic nature (not to mention the delicious food it produces), you may never want to leave!