How To Reach Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto (Kumamoto) In 2026 - 2027

Getting to Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto (CAMK)

The Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto is a premier destination for art lovers, located in the heart of Kumamoto City. Reaching CAMK is convenient and accessible by various means of transportation.

Address

2 Chome-3 Kamitoricho, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0845, Japan

By Air

Fly into Kumamoto Airport (KMJ). From the airport, you can take:

• A limousine bus directly to Kumamoto City. Disembark at the Kumamoto Bus Terminal.
• Upon reaching the Bus Terminal, you can then take the city tram to the “Karasumacho” stop which is a short walk to the museum.

By Train

If you are coming via Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu):

• Get off at Kumamoto Station.
• From Kumamoto Station, take the city tram bound for "Kengun" and get off at the "Karasumacho" stop.
• The museum is just a 10-minute walk from the tram stop.

By Car

When driving:

• Use the city's parking facilities located nearby the museum, as CAMK does not have parking of its own.
• Parking areas are typically available at the Kumamoto Castle and Sakuranobaba Johsaien, which are within walking walking distance of the museum.

By Bus

Local buses are also available:

• Take a bus that stops at the "Kumamoto-shi Geijutsukan-mae" which is the museum's specific stop.

Additional Tips

Before your visit:

• Check the museum opening times and if there are any scheduled holidays to avoid any inconvenience.
• Look into purchasing a Kumamoto City Tram day pass if you plan to use the trams frequently during your stay.