🏯 Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwaku-za — Make your castle trip even more fun at this hands-on entertainment museum!

An all-weather museum where you can see, touch, and experience the charm of Kumamoto Castle ⸻ 📋What is it like? Wakuwakuza, located inside Josaien, is an experiential museum where you can learn about the history, restoration process, and culture of Kumamoto Castle in a fun way through VR, projection mapping, skits, and costume experiences. There are plenty of performances that you can enjoy using all five senses, such as taking photos of yourself transforming into a Sengoku warlord or princess, riding in a palanquin, and riding horses, and there is a quiz corner. ⸻ 📌Basic information Address: 1-1-1 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City (inside Sakuranobaba Josaien)  Opening hours: 9:00-17:30 (last entry 17:00) Closed: 12/29-31 (except for the 30th-31st) Admission fee: 300 yen for adults, 100 yen for elementary and junior high school students, group discounts available Combined ticket: 850 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students for both Kumamoto Castle and Nara Castle ⸻ 🎯Recommended points • VR and projection mapping Experience the damage and recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake with real footage. Learn how the "present castle" was resurrected from a historical background . • Live commentary and skits Staff live guides, 10-minute historical plays, and costume experiences where you can transform into a lord, princess, ninja, etc. are also popular . • Palanquin & Horse Model Experience You can experience carrying a palanquin and riding a horse model, giving you a deeper experience of life and customs in the past. • All-weather, safe at any time An indoor facility that can be enjoyed even on rainy days. Perfect for stopping by before or after visiting Kumamoto Castle. ⸻ 🏷️Hashtags #Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza #Sakura no Baba Josaien #Kumamoto Castle VR #Projection Mapping #Ninja Experience #History Experience #Transformation Photo #Exciting Learning #Absolutely Free Trip