There are 5 ways to get from Higo-Ōzu Station to Kumamoto Castle by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Higoozu to Shinsuizenjitrain [39719] Jr Hohi / ...
- Take the tram from Shinsuizenji Station to Kumamoto Castle/City Halltram [145837] Kumamoto Tramway Route A / ...
45 minBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ozu Sta. to Shiyakusho Maebus E3-5：吹田団地→三里木～子飼→桜町バスターミナル
1h 6m¥170–850Taxi
- Take the taxi from Higo-Ōzu Station to Kumamoto Castletaxi 18.5 km
19 min¥5,500–7,000Drive 18.5 km
- Drive from Higo-Ōzu Station to Kumamoto Castlecar 18.5 km
19 min¥322–464Bus via Sanrigi
- Take the bus from Sanrigi to Shiyakusho Maebus E3-4：光の森産交→三里木～子飼→桜町バスターミナル / ...
1h 21m¥200–700
Higo-Ōzu Station to Kumamoto Castle by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Higo-Ōzu Station to Kumamoto Castle is to drive which costs ¥320 - ¥470 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Higo-Ōzu Station to Kumamoto Castle is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs ¥5500 - ¥7000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ozu Sta. and arriving at Shiyakusho Mae. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
No, there is no direct train from Higo-Ōzu Station to Kumamoto Castle. However, there are services departing from Higoozu and arriving at Kumamoto Castle/City Hall via Shinsuizenji Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Higo-Ōzu Station and Kumamoto Castle is 20 km. The road distance is 18.5 km.
The best way to get from Higo-Ōzu Station to Kumamoto Castle without a car is to train and tram which takes 45 min and costs .
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Higo-Ōzu Station to Kumamoto Castle, including transfers.
Higo-Ōzu Station to Kumamoto Castle bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Ozu Sta. station.
Higo-Ōzu Station to Kumamoto Castle train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Higoozu station.
Higo-Ōzu Station to Kumamoto Castle bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Shiyakusho Mae station.
What companies run services between Higo-Ōzu Station, Japan and Kumamoto Castle, Japan?
Sanko Bus operates a bus from Ozu Sta. to Shiyakusho Mae every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥170–850 and the journey takes 56 min.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Higoozu to Shinsuizenji
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Website
- Kumamoto Tramway
Tram from Shinsuizenji Station to Kumamoto Castle/City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥170
- Schedules at
- Kumamoto Tramway
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Ozu Sta. to Shiyakusho Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥170–850
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Sanrigi to Shiyakusho Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥200–700
- Website
- Sanko Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–7,000
Asahi Taxi
- Phone
- +81 96-354-4188
- Website
- 354-4188.com
Kumamoto Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 96-369-6868
- Website
- kumamoto-kotsu.co.jp
Kumamoto Taxi
- Phone
- +81 96-379-2255
- Website
- kumataku.com
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Higo-Ōzu Station to Kumamoto Castle train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shinsuizenji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Higo-Ōzu Station to Kumamoto Castle is 19 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Higo-Ōzu Station to Kumamoto Castle.
There are 505+ hotels available in Kumamoto Castle.