Chuo Ward

Among the urban centres of Kumamoto Prefecture, Chuo Ward stands out for encompassing Kumamoto Castle and the historic core of Kumamoto City. The Shirakawa River runs through central Kumamoto on its way to the Ariake Sea, giving this densely built district a clear geographical axis. Construction of Kumamoto Castle began in 1601 under the warlord Katō Kiyomasa; its imposing stone walls remain a defining symbol of the city. Chuo Ward also contains Suizenji Jōjuen, an Edo-period garden developed by the Hosokawa family around a spring-fed pond, with a miniature representation of Mount Fuji. See how Chuo Ward connects with the wider Kumamoto area by browsing webcams nearby.

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