Kumamoto Station is located about 2 km southwest of the center of Kumamoto City (Kumamoto Castle, City Hall, and the central downtown area), and as the land gateway to Kumamoto, it is served by conventional lines, limited express trains, and the Shinkansen.
In 2018, the "Higo Yokamon Market" opened, making it possible to enjoy gourmet food, souvenirs, and other shopping with the convenience of being directly connected to the station, making it a bustling place.
In addition, in April 2021, the JR Kumamoto Station Building including the large-scale commercial complex "Amu Plaza Kumamoto" will be completed. In addition to fashion and general merchandise stores, there are a wide variety of restaurants, supermarkets, movie theaters, wedding halls, hotels, and other stores, making the building even more convenient.
In addition, Amu Plaza Kumamoto has a three-dimensional garden called "Forest of Adventure," which is a huge atrium space connected from the first floor to the seventh floor. It is not only a place to enjoy shopping, but also a comfortable place that makes visitors feel like they want to be here, creating a new kind of interaction and liveliness in Kumamoto.

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