I am often a bit disappointed when I hear "This is a reconstruction, the original building burnt down". In the case of Kumamoto Castle however, there is no need to be disappointed at all. The reception hall in particular, the rooms inside Honmaru Goten Palace, where the lord would receive his guests, has left me speechless. It is a splendid reconstruction; elegant, striking, colorful, mesmerizing. This room alone would make a visit to Kumamoto Castle worthwhile.
Nicole Bauer @nicole.bauer
Travelling abroad to discover new places, getting to know different cultures and learning foreign languages has always been my passion. I was born and raised in Germany; however, for a few years now I've been very lucky to be able to spend my life abroad. I lived for some time in England and Ital...