2026.08.17

[Announcement] Information regarding tourism related to the 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

Regarding the Kumamoto earthquake that occurred in 8, the Japan Tourism Agency and the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) are providing travelers with the latest information on the operation and business status of accommodations and tourist facilities in Kumamoto Prefecture and the Kyushu region.

If you are considering traveling to Kumamoto Prefecture or other parts of Kyushu, please check the following official information.

■ Information from the Japan Tourism Agency

The Japan Tourism Agency is providing information related to tourism in connection with the Kumamoto earthquake, including the operational status of accommodations and tourist facilities in Kumamoto Prefecture and the Kyushu region.

For the latest information, please check the following Japan Tourism Agency website.

[Japan Tourism Agency] Information regarding the 8 Kumamoto Earthquake
https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/page04_00060.html

■ Information from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)

The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is also providing information to foreign tourists visiting Japan about the current situation in the areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake.

[JNTO] Japan Safe Travel Information
https://www.japan.travel/en/japan-safe-travel-information/

You can find the latest information on this page under "Useful Information" → "[NEW!] Current situation in the area affected by the earthquake".

*The information displayed may be subject to change. If you are planning a trip, please check the latest information.

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