There are 5 ways to get from Kumamoto to Kumamoto Castle by bus, tram, taxi, or foot
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hyugasaki to Daiichi Koko Higashimonbus H1-1/W1-1：小峯営業所→熊高正門→桜町バスターミナル→荒尾橋→熊高正門→小峯営業所 / ...
18 min¥120–170Tram
- Take the tram from Daniyamamachi to Kumamoto Castle/City Halltram [146047] Kumamoto Tramway Route B / ...
18 min¥170Bus via Nishiyashiki
- Take the bus from Nishiyashiki to Shiyakusho Maebus U4-2：谷尾崎→戸坂～新町→水道町 / ...
20 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kumamoto to Kumamoto Castletaxi 2.2 km
3 min¥1,300–1,600Walk
- Take the foot from Kumamoto to Kumamoto Castlewalk 2 km
23 min
Kumamoto to Kumamoto Castle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Kumamoto Castle is to bus which costs ¥120 - ¥170 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Kumamoto Castle is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs ¥1300 - ¥1600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hyugasaki and arriving at Daiichi Koko Higashimon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Daniyamamachi and arriving at Kumamoto Castle/City Hall. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between Kumamoto and Kumamoto Castle is 3 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Kumamoto Castle without a car is to bus which takes 18 min and costs ¥120 - ¥170.
The bus from Hyugasaki to Daiichi Koko Higashimon takes 4 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Kumamoto to Kumamoto Castle bus services, operated by Kumamoto Toshi Bus, depart from Hyugasaki station.
Kumamoto to Kumamoto Castle train services, operated by Kumamoto Tramway, depart from Daniyamamachi station.
Kumamoto to Kumamoto Castle bus services, operated by Kumamoto Toshi Bus, arrive at Daiichi Koko Higashimon station.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Kumamoto Castle, Japan?
Kumamoto Toshi Bus operates a bus from Hyugasaki to Daiichi Koko Higashimon hourly. Tickets cost ¥120–170 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Kumamoto Tramway operates a vehicle from Daniyamamachi to Kumamoto Castle/City Hall every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170 and the journey takes 12 min.
- Website
- kotsu-kumamoto.jp
Tram from Daniyamamachi to Kumamoto Castle/City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥170
- Schedules at
- kotsu-kumamoto.jp
- Website
- kumamoto-toshibus.co.jp
Bus from Hyugasaki to Daiichi Koko Higashimon
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥120–170
- Schedules at
- kumamoto-toshibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Nishiyashiki to Shiyakusho Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,600
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
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