“How can I get where I want to go?”
This page helps you to get around Kumamoto! From the downtown area Kumamoto Castle is within walking distance, and Suizenji Park is a 15-minute ride.
To get to major sightseeing spots, we have information on our “WHERE TO GO” section, and we also have links to the websites of several information centers on our “GOOD TO KNOW” section, as well. If you need further information, please post your inquiry on our Kuma Visit Facebook. We try to get back to you ASAP.
TIME AND FARES TO MAJOR DESTINATIONS
Aso Kumamoto Airport to Downtown
Aso Kumamoto Airport
40min ¥5,000
Torichosuji
Aso Kumamoto Airport
50min ¥730
Torichosuji
Kumamoto Station to Downtown
Kumamoto Station
12min ¥1,060
Torichosuji
Kumamoto Station
20min ¥170
Torichosuji
Kumamoto Station
15min ¥210
Torichosuji
Kotsu center Bus Terminal to Kumamoto Castle
Kotsu center Bus Terminal
3min ¥660
Kumamoto Castle
Downtown to Suizenji Park
Torichosuji
10min ¥1,140
Suizenji Park
Torichosuji
14min ¥170
Suizenji Park
Downtown to KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY
Torichosuji
10min ¥200
Kumamoto Daigaku mae
Downtown to KUMAMOTO GAKUEN UNIVERSITY
Torichosuji
10min ¥200
Kumamoto Gakuendai iriguchi
HOW TO USE THE CITY TRAM
RIDING
The door is located in the middle of the tram.
The low-floor trams have wheelchair-accessible doors.
IC Card holders: please scan the reader when entering the tram.
Pay the fare when you exit the tram.
Exiting
Push the stop button to inform the driver you want to exit.
Exit the tram at the front. Low-floor trams can be exited from either door.
IC Card holders: please scan the reader when exiting the tram.
Please put the fare in the fare box.
If you don’t have exact change, use the change machines in the front and back of the tram.
Be careful as you will not receive change when you put a 500 yen coin or 1,000 bill in the fare box.
Change won’t be provided for 5,000 and 10,000 bills.
Transfer
Passengers transferring between the A-Line and B-Line at the Karashimacho tram stop: ask the driver for a transfer ticket before getting off.
When transferring with you IC Card, place it over the card reader upon boarding the connecting tram. Multiple persons cannot transfer on the same IC Card. Please ask for a transfer ticket.
Transfer within 20 minutes. Transfers attempted after the 20-minute time limit and those made after misread card scans will be rejected.
Kumamoto City Tram Route Map
LINKS TO THE TRANSPORTATION-RELATED WEBSITES
Aso Kumamoto Airport | ![]() |
The official website of Aso Kumamoto Airport. It has a list of transportation fares and times (bus and taxi) to major destinations. | |
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Airport Limousine Bus | ![]() |
Timetable for airport limousine. No reservation is necessary to take a limousine. At the airport, tickets are available at bus ticket vending machines. | |
JR Kyushu Railway Company | ![]() |
Comprehensive information for JR Kyushu train services. Routing, timetables, seating, and ticket information. |