Mount Tatsuda

Mount Tatsuda rises 151.7 meters above Kumamoto City, featuring bamboo groves, moss gardens, stepping stones, winding paths, and two thatched tea houses around a lake.

The mountain holds historical significance as the burial site for ancient Hosokawa Lords, who moved their remains to this location in 1637 upon gaining control of Kumamoto.

The mountain hosts the Ko-sho-ken teahouse, designed by Hosokawa Tadaoki, where the traditional Higo Kooryu tea ceremony methods continue through generations.

Visitors can access Mount Tatsuda through a 15-minute taxi ride from Kumamoto center, with entry fees of 200 yen for adults and 100 yen for children.

The mountain grounds contain moss-covered tombs of the Hosokawa Lords and maintain connections to the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi through nearby historical sites.

Location: Kumamoto

Elevation above the sea: 151.7 m

GPS coordinates: 32.82693,130.73226

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:09