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Japan travel adventures with the family

Kumamoto Castle

Kumamoto Castle

Kumamoto Castle suffered extensive damage in the 2016 Earthquake. The Castle is under reconstruction and although the castle itself is not open, some of the grounds and viewing areas are currently open. See below for further details about planned castle unveiling. Kato Kiyomasa directed the building of Kumamoto Castle in 1601-1607. Kumamoto is Japan’s third…
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Mount Aso

Mount Aso

Mount Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan and is located in Aso Kuju National Park in Kumamoto on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan. The day we went, the rope way and walking paths to the crater were closed due to volcanic activity so we could not walk right up to the…
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