Kumamoto Castle to reopen following earthquake
Story essentials
Kumamoto City Government
Kumamoto, Japan
July 28, 2026
This page is produced by collecting and structuring multiple public reports. Sections based only on reporting or testimony affect the displayed assessment, and the page is updated when new information is identified.
About this article
COMPAMIR Editorial Team
The COMPAMIR editorial team brings together public reporting and links to the original coverage. We update the page as new information emerges.
Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 18/12/2026, 2:51:15 AM
Kumamoto Castle will reopen to visitors this Thursday following a magnitude-7.1 earthquake. The earthquake caused 39 deaths and significant infrastructure damage in Kumamoto Prefecture. Economic damage to commerce and industry is estimated at 95.2 billion yen.
Read next
Prioritized by shared people, places, and events.
Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Efforts and Current Situation
Over 1,200 volunteers have arrived in Kumamoto to assist with debris removal and house cleaning. 11 municipalities have established volunteer centers. As of Saturday, the death toll is 39, with 18,000 houses damaged and 6,500 people in shelters.