Mount Tatsuda

Mount Tatsuda is a wooded summit in Kumamoto with bamboo groves, moss gardens, and a lake surrounded by winding paths. Two thatched tea houses provide resting places, while stepping stones guide visitors through the landscape.

This location served as a burial ground for regional rulers who relocated their remains here in 1637. This connection to former leaders gave the site its historical importance.

The Ko-sho-ken teahouse displays the Higo Kooryu tea ceremony tradition passed down through generations of practitioners. Visitors can observe this ceremonial art being practiced within the tea rooms themselves.

The site is accessible by taxi from central Kumamoto in about 15 minutes. Sturdy footwear is recommended since paths pass over mossy ground and around stones.

The grounds contain moss-covered graves of former rulers, a quiet memorial to their reign. The site also connects to tales of the legendary swordmaster Miyamoto Musashi through nearby historical locations.

Location: Kumamoto

Elevation above the sea: 151.7 m

GPS coordinates: 32.82693,130.73226

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00