1. Enhancement of the Natural and Built Landscapes
Kumamoto City is committed to making appropriate landscaping changes, improving the scenery whilst
preserving its historic and natural qualities. We have set plans in motion for six specific areas: the iconic
Kumamoto Castle area, the nationally-renowned Suizenji Park, Lake Ezu and Shirakawa River areas, and the
areas around the main station and local tram lines.
There are many merchant’s homes and historical buildings remaining from the Edo Period in the castle town
(Jokamachi) area. We wish to preserve and utilize these buildings to promote the elegance of Jokamachi.