A horseless racecourse: Kumamoto Sakura no Babajo Saien

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Address: 1-1-2 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
The must-see attraction when visiting Kumamoto is Kumamoto Castle, but many people will also include Sakura-no-Babajo Castle in their itinerary! Take the Kumamoto tram to Hanabata-cho and walk about 5 minutes from the bus stop. It is not a racecourse in Happy Valley, but a souvenir shopping street imitating an ancient city.
Although it’s not big overall, it’s very fun to visit! It’s okay to eat a small snack when you are hungry. For smaller items, we recommend Kumamon dolls, takoyaki, and ice cream. They are not only cute in shape! There are many flavors and they are all delicious. In addition to snacks, there are also restaurants where you can dine, try a variety of Kumamoto delicacies and experience the culture and history. If you are brave enough to eat it, I would recommend horse meat, horse meat patties, and raw horse meat sushi. You can try it if you are brave enough.

Post by mybambam | Mar 20, 2025