Kokubu-honmachi
in Kumamoto Shi of Kumamoto, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.785 and 130.722 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 47' 5" and E 130° 43' 19"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:52 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:17 am and 7:09 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.107 and -50.921 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mostardas
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-05-15 08:00:47

Delve into Kokubu-honmachi

Kokubu-honmachi in Kumamoto Shi (Kumamoto) is located in Japan about 550 mi (or 885 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kokubu-honmachi is now 04:52 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Kokubu-honmachi, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Kumamoto Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Itsukushima Shinto Shrine in a distance of 139 mi (or 224 km), North-East. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kumamoto, Uto, Koshi, Uki and Tamana. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 77 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 71% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

20°C (67 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 17th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

27°C (80 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Suizenji Comfort Hotel Green Rich Hotels

Address
0,7 mi
1-1-1, Izumi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto
862-0941 Kumamoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

Address
1,3 mi
1-20 Koyaima-machi, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto
860-0012 Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Matsuya Honkan

Address
1,0 mi
23 1, SUIZENJIKOEN, CHUO KU KUMAMOTO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 862 0956, JAPAN.
8620956 Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


GR Hotel Ginzadori

Address
1,2 mi
7 11, Chuogai, Chuo ku, Kumamoto city, Kumamoto 860 0802, Japan.
8600802 Chuogai,Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Shin-shigai

Address
1,3 mi
3-25 Shinshigai
860-0803 Kumamoto-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 09:30 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Kotsu Center Mae

Address
1,3 mi
1-24 Kouyaima-machi
860-0012 Kumamoto-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Toyoko Inn Kumamoto-jyo Toricho Suji

Address
1,4 mi
1-1 Suido-cho
860-0844 Kumamoto-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kumamoto Washington Hotel Plaza

Address
1,2 mi
2-3-10 Shimotori
860-0807 Kumamoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Kumamoto Terrsa

Address
1,1 mi
28 51, SUIZENJIKOEN, CHUO KU KUMAMOTO SHI, KUMAMOTO, 862 0956, JAPAN.
8620956 熊本市 中央区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


GR Hotel Suidocho

Address
1,3 mi
2 22, Chuogai, Chuo ku, Kumamoto city, Kumamoto 860 0802, Japan.
8600802 Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Suizenji Park, Kumamoto City (水前寺成趣園) - Japan As It Truly Is

Published: August 14, 2011
Length: 55:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Japan FAQ

One of Japan's most beautiful gardens, Suizenji was built in 1636. In it you can see very careful landscaping, including a miniature Mt. Fuji, as well as bonsai, koi, cranes, and ducks. Aside...


【Fantastic view in Kumamoto】熊本水前寺公園の景色が素敵

Published: September 19, 2014
Length: 49:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hiro ひろ Isshy いっしー

Went to the Suizenji-Park located in Kumamoto-City. Here is a historic park. Here is a park that Mr. Hosokawa was Kumamoto clan lord was built. I was impressed in a big pond that was made...


熊本ラーメン ワンタンメン『呑龍』 japanese kumamoto ctiy ramen

Published: June 15, 2014
Length: 34:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 又御前可次郎

熊本のラーメン好きで、ここを知らなければモグリww 先代の体調と高齢もあり一度は閉店しましたが。 復帰を望むファンも多く二代目店主が修...


熊本市電9700形 新水前寺駅前電停到着 Kumamoto City Tram

Published: February 11, 2012
Length: 54:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

超低床車のA系統健軍町発田崎橋行き。 Kumamoto City Tram type 9700 tramcar arrival Shin-Suizenji station.


Japan Vlog #2

Published: October 13, 2014
Length: 37:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alice Phoenix

Keeping to promises as usual....


不知火竜燈太鼓子供隊☆巴2011

Published: September 30, 2011
Length: 10:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: humanitysingo1978

Eye-Fiからアップロードされました ( http://www.eye.fi ) 不知火竜燈太鼓子供隊☆巴2011.


エアーホッケー GAME  AIR HOCKEY

Published: January 08, 2012
Length: 11:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: humanitysingo1978

エアーホッケー GAME AIR HOCKEY Eye-Fiからアップロードされました ( http://www.eye.fi )


不知火竜燈太鼓子供隊☆基礎練習①

Published: September 30, 2011
Length: 50:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: humanitysingo1978

Eye-Fiからアップロードされました ( http://www.eye.fi ) 不知火竜燈太鼓子供隊☆基礎練習①.


Korean author's keynote speech at Japan-Korea historical discussion

Published: February 27, 2010
Length: 55:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: sandershop

Sorry for my bad translation. 日本語訳は以下の通り。 朝鮮の立場から日韓併合について考えてみたいと思います。 朝鮮の社会に於いて日韓併合と...


熊本市電8500形 新水前寺駅前電停到着 Kumamoto City Tram

Published: February 11, 2012
Length: 30:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

B系統健軍町発上熊本駅行き。車両は1200形を車体更新した8500形。 Kumamoto City Tram type 8500 tramcar arrival Shin-Suizenji station.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kumamoto Gakuen University

Called Gakuendai (学園大) or Shōdai (商大), it is a private Japanese university in Kumamoto, Japan. It was established in 1942, at which time Eastern Language Vocational College (東洋語学専門学校 Tōyō Gengo Senmon Gakkō) was subsumed into it. It was renamed Kumamoto Language Vocational College (熊本言語専門学校 Kumamoto Gengo Senmon Gakkō) in 1945, and was made into Kumamoto Commerce University (熊本商科大学 Kumamoto shōka daigaku) in 1954. It acquired its current name, Kumamoto Gakuen University, in 1994.

Located at 32.8, 130.717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Educational institutions established in 1942, Universities and colleges in Kumamoto Prefecture

Suizen-ji Jōju-en

Suizen-ji Jōju-en is a tsukiyama Japanese garden located within (Suizen-ji Park in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The main tsukiyama is a representation of Mount Fuji. Lord Hosokawa Tadatoshi began construction of the garden in 1636 as a tea retreat. The park was named after a no-longer-extant Buddhist temple called Suizen-ji, and now hosts Izumi Shrine, where members of the Hosokawa family are enshrined, and a Nōgaku-dō, a Noh theater.

Located at 32.7911, 130.735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gardens in Japan, Gardens in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto, Kumamoto

Shokei College

Shokei College is a private university in Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan. The predecessor of the school, small girl's school, was founded in 1888, and it was chartered as a junior women's college in 1952. In 1975, Shokei University was established and the junior women's college was renamed to Shokei Junior College. In 2006, the two schools merged.

Located at 32.7979, 130.717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1888, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Kumamoto Prefecture

Shin-Suizenji Station

Shin-Suizenji Station is a railway station on the Hōhi Main Line operated by JR Kyushu in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.7936, 130.726 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Suizenji Station

Suizenji Station is a railway station on the Hohi Main Line operated by JR Kyushu in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.7972, 130.73 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Heisei Station

Heisei Station is a railway station on the Hohi Main Line, operated by JR Kyushu in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.7817, 130.704 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Minami-Kumamoto Station

Minami-Kumamoto Station is a railway station on the Hohi Main Line, operated by JR Kyushu in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto, Japan.

Located at 32.785, 130.712 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kumamoto Prefecture

Kumamoto Prefectural Theater

Kumamoto Prefectural Theater is a centre for the performing arts in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It opened in 1982 and has two main spaces: a concert hall that seats 1,813 and a theatre that seats 1,183. Maekawa Kunio was the architect, with acoustical design by Nagata Acoustics.

Located at 32.8025, 130.728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Buildings and structures in Kumamoto Prefecture, Visitor attractions in Kumamoto Prefecture, Concert halls in Japan, Theatres in Japan

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kokubu-honmachi, 国分本町, こくぶほんまち, コクブホンマチ