Kumamoto-jō Audio Guide
Explore Kumamoto-jō with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Kumamoto Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle located in Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, known for its complex defensive architecture and extensive stone walls. It is considered one of the three premier castles in Japan.
What you will hear
Honmaru Goten Palace
Explores the opulent interior of the daimyo's residence, known for its gold-leaf screens and the legendary 'edible' construction materials.
The Hall of Shokun
Enter the most formal room of the palace, adorned with gold-leaf doors and stories of legendary beauty.
The Golden Ceiling
Look up at sixty hand-painted panels that used gold to turn dim candlelight into a grand display of power.
Kuragari Tsuro: The Dark Passage
A rare example of an underground passage leading into the keep, designed for secure movement during a siege.
The Dark Passage
Descend into a rare underground stone corridor that served as both a formal entrance and a secret escape route.
The Main Keep (Tenshukaku)
The iconic heart of the castle, standing 30.3 meters tall and reconstructed as a symbol of the city.
The Main Keep
Behold the towering heart of the castle, a massive symbol of the city's resilience standing thirty meters above the plain.
Exterior Defense Features
Discover the hidden weapons integrated into the castle's beautiful facade, from arrow slits to stone-dropping vents.
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