Travel

Most visitors to Japan are aware of the top tourist destinations, such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and other places in Kansai. However, there are interesting spots to see all over the country, including some that are less frequented by tourists. Visiting these places often gives you a more authentic Japanese experience and shows you more of the country and culture. One such destination is Kumamoto. It’s home to Mount Aso (the largest active volcano in the country), one of the three most famous castles, and a popular mascot called Kumamon. The good news is it’s easy to reach Kumamoto from Tokyo and several cities in Kansai. Flying to Kumamoto In Tokyo, there are flights to Kumamoto from both Haneda Airport and Narita Airport. The journey is only about one hour, 40 minutes from Haneda and two hours from Narita. There are inexpensive tickets from the low-cost airlines Solaseed Air and Jetstar. To fly from Kansai, you’ll need to go to Itami Airport. There are airmail flights that take around one hour, 10 minutes. Once you’re at Kumamoto Airport, you can reach downtown by taking a shuttle bus. This will take you to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal in 50 minutes or…