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Sakuranobaba Josaien

Sakuranobaba Josaien

桜の馬場 城彩苑

Sakuranobaba Josaien is a tourism and cultural exchange facility within walking distance of Kumamoto Castle. It has two parts: the Wakuwakuza history and culture experience, and the Sakuranokouji shopping street. In Wakuwakuza you can learn about Kumamoto's history through interactive and virtual exhibits. The shopping street is modeled after a castle town from 300 years ago.

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Visitor information

Getting there

The address is 1-1-1 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City. It is within walking distance of Kumamoto Castle.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • The shopping street has more than 20 stores.
  • You can try local specialty foods and buy souvenirs at the stores.
  • Volunteer tour guides are available at the Tourism Information Center.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The shopping arcade has over 20 stores where you can try local specialty foods and buy souvenirs.
  • Volunteer tour guides are available at the Tourism Information Center here.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kumamoto and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Kumamoto

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr05:04
  2. Sunrise06:38
  3. Dhuhr12:03
  4. Asr15:01
  5. Maghrib17:23
  6. Isha18:47

Times are calculated for Kumamoto City. Times may differ elsewhere in Kumamoto.

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Places to pray near Sakuranobaba Josaien

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Halal food near Sakuranobaba Josaien

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.

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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): kumamoto.guide