Kumamoto Station Plaza & Shinkansen Gateway, Kumamoto

Live Camera | Kumamoto Station Plaza & Transit Terminal, Kumamoto, Japan. Welcoming travelers to the heart of Kyushu, Kumamoto Station Plaza is an ultra-modern transit gateway featuring cascading living greenery walls and tranquil water gardens inspired by Kumamoto's abundant natural springs. The plaza connects bullet train platforms with vintage streetcars traveling to the feudal castle. Within the bustling Amu Plaza complex, diners savor famous Kumamoto ramen with charred garlic oil (mayu) at Kokutei, tender marbled horse meat sashimi (basashi), and sweet traditional Kokuto Donuts. ✦ Must-Visit Highlights: ▸ Ultra-Modern Green Waterfall Plaza at Kumamoto Transit Gateway: Marvel at multi-level interior plant walls and sunlit architectural plazas. ▸ Vintage Streetcar Tramways Connecting Stations to Kumamoto Castle: Hop aboard charming historic trams traversing lively urban boulevards. ▸ Rich Kokutei Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen & Melty Basashi Sashimi: Feast on Kumamoto's iconic black garlic broth noodles and delicate regional horse meat.