The famous Kumamoto Castle was built by Lord Kato Kiyomasa. After 400 years, Hommaru-Goten Palace (lord’s residence and guest house) has been restored to its previous grandeur.

Traditional building techniques were used to faithfully reconstruct 25 rooms (covering an area of 580 tatami mats) including grand halls, kitchen and the sukiyastyle tea house. The inside is decorated with numerous urushi (Japanese lacquer) pieces, golden ornaments and tatami mats made of local rush to create a uniquely luxurious space.