Inner City Transportation
Public transportation facilities in Kumamoto City includes buses, taxis and Kumamoto City Tram. To go to major sightseeing spots such as Kumamoto Castle and Suizenji Joju-en Garden, Kumamoto City Tram will be a great way to go. There are also discount tickets, so please try using it.
About the Kumamoto city tram
Kumamoto City Tram is a very convenient method of transportation to visit major tourist facilities in Kumamoto City, such as JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Castle, Arcade Street, Suizen-ji Joju-en Garden, etc. It is a public transportation facility that is convenient for tourists to use.
There are various types of train, from the nostalgic retro train to the ultra-low floor train "COCORO" that was introduced in 2014.
| Single Use | 1-Day Pass | 24-Hour Pass | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper | Mobile | Mobile | ||
| Adult | 200 yen | 700 yen | 500 yen | 600 yen |
| Child | 100 yen | 350 yen | 250 yen | 300 yen |
Free WiFi is available in the tram.
The fare for the Kumamoto City Tram is the same no matter where you get on and off.
*Please use the money changer at the front or back of the
tram, and pay the exact
amount
into the fare box.
*Be aware that the fare box does not give you any change for
500
yen coins or 1,000 yens notes.
Kumamoto City Tram charges a flat fare to go anywhere in the city.
*If you do not have the exact amount of money, please use the
money changer at the
front
and back of the train and pay the exact amount in the fare box.
*If you have a
1-day
ticket (City Tram 1-day ticket or Wakuwaku 1-day Pass), please show the side of the
card
that has the date to the driver when getting off.
How to Use the Kumamoto City Tram
How to ride trams
- When getting on a tram, please use the middle or the real door.
- Ultra-low floor trains can be boarded using both front and back doors.
- In case of paying with cash, please simply get on the tram. The fare is to be paid when you get off.
- When using IC card, please touch the reader with your card when boarding.
How to get off trams
- When getting off, please push one of the get off buttons located inside the tram.
- The door for getting off is the front door.
- You can get off ultra-low floor trains using either the front or the rear door.
- Please put the money for your fare payment in the fare box when getting off.
*If you do not have the exact sum, please exchange money at
exchange machines in the front and the rear of the tram and put the money in the
fare
box.
*Please note that no change will be given if 500-yen coins or 1000-yen bills
are
put directly in the fare box.
*10000-yen, 5000-yen, 2000-yen bills cannot be
changed.
- When using IC cards, please touch the reader with your IC card when getting off.
- If you have a 1-day ticket (City Tram 1-day ticket or Wakuwaku 1-day Pass), please show it to the driver when getting off.
*Click here for details on 1-day tickets (City Tram 1-day ticket or Wakuwaku 1-day Pass)
About the Kumamoto Castle Area Tour Bus Shiromegurin
This bus line allows you to tour around Kumamoto Castle and surrounding tourist spots. Each day, they operate every 20 to 30 minutes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A flat rate fare is used. In addition to the Shiromegurin one-day pass, you can also use the Wakuwaku one-day pass.
| Single Use | Kumamoto Castle Tour Bus Day Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 160 yen | 400 yen |
| Child | 80 yen | 200 yen |
The fare for Shiromegurin is the same no matter where you get on and off.
Free WiFi is available in the tram.
How to Use the Kumamoto Castle Tour Bus 'Shiromegurin'
Getting on a tour bus
Please board the bus at the rear door.
*When using an IC card over the card reader.
Getting off a tour bus
Please push the button after the announcement of the stop you intend to get off
at.
Please alight from the bus by the front door.
*The fare is paid when getting off the tour bus.
*When
using
an IC card over the card reader.
