Kumamoto Prefecture facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kumamoto Prefecture
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Kumamoto Prefecture is a prefecture in the Kyūshū region of Japan on the island of Kyushu. The capital city is Kumamoto.
National Parks are established in about 21% of the total land area of the prefecture, including Aso Kujū National Park.
Notable dates
- 1607-1614: Kumamoto Castle, construction lasted 7 years
- December 1637: Shimabara Rebellion
- May 21, 1792: Earthquake centered at Mount Unzen caused tsunami which hit Higo
Geography
Kumamoto Prefecture is in the middle of Kyūshū. The western border of Kumamoto is the Ariake Sea and the Amakusa Islands. Fukuoka Prefecture and Ōita Prefecture are in the north. Miyazaki Prefecture is in the east. Kagoshima Prefecture is in the south.
Mount Aso (1592 m) is an active volcano in the eastern part of the prefecture.
Related pages
- Provinces of Japan
- Prefectures of Japan
- List of regions of Japan
- List of islands of Japan
- Roasso Kumamoto
Images for kids
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Hitoyoshi
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Kumamoto City
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Aso City
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Minamata
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Tsūjun Bridge in Yamato, Kamimashiki
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Kumamoto Castle
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Renge-in Tanjō-ji
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Roasso Kumamoto franchise stadium in KKWing of Kumamoto
See also
In Spanish: Prefectura de Kumamoto para niños
