Kumamoto Castle restoration work progress partly "special release" begins October 5 17:36
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Kumamoto Castle, which was greatly damaged by the Kumamoto Earthquake three and a half years ago, has been undergoing restoration work, so the “Special Release” that partially resumes admission to the center of the castle began on the 5th.
Kumamoto Castle is still restricted in a wide range due to restoration work, but since the exterior of the main tower has almost been restored, Kumamoto City will enter the center of the castle from the 5th as a “special release”. Was resumed in part.
A commemorative ceremony was held at Ninomaru Square in Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City. I greeted you. "
Then, at 1 pm, when the entrance was resumed with the signal of “opening”, the people who waited for this day entered the castle one after another.
The public view is about 450 meters from the Ninomaru Square to the square in front of the castle tower, where you can see the magnificent castle tower and the stone walls that have collapsed.
A 70-year-old man who visited the tour said, “I was impressed because I grew up with the castle from a young age. The reconstruction of the castle has helped us.”
As a general rule, "special release" will be held on Sundays and public holidays until the end of March next year, but it will also be open on weekday afternoons and Saturdays on the 12th for 10 days until the 14th of this month.