Kitaoka Nature Park offers a nice contrast to the hectic pace of downtown. Wander around the grounds or slip off your shoes and feel the soft grass under your feet.
Kitaoka Nature Park is free to enter, so you can have a great time in Chuo Ward without opening your wallet. When you're done at this recreation and green space, pay a visit to some of the area's other sights. Kumamoto Castle, Aqua Dome Kumamoto and Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden are our top picks.