Useful Information for your visit

Contact Information:

Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation
 7-10 Hanabata Kumamoto city 860-0806 Sanbun building 2nd floor
TEL:096-325-6360 
FAX:096-325-6362


Kumamoto Prefectural Government Tourism and Local Products Division
6-18-1 Suizenji Kumamoto city 862-8570
TEL:096-383-1111
FAX:096-385-2501
Email: kankoubussan@pref.kumamoto.lg.jp

Japan Tourist Office
http://www.jnto.go.jp/

When to go:
Kumamoto is a year-round destination.
The rainy season is from mid-June to mid-July.
The winter gets cold, but it rarely snows.


Japanese Phrases:
Hello Konnichiwa. (kon-nee-chee-WAH)
My name is ____ Watashi no namae wa ____ desu. (wah-TAH-shee no nah-mah-eh wa ____ dess)
Nice to meet you  Hajimemashite. (hah-jee-meh-MOSH-teh)
Please (request)  Onegai shimasu. (oh-neh-gigh shee-moss)
Please Dozo. (DOH-zo)
Thank you  Domo arigato. (doh-moh ah-ree-GAH-toh)
Yes  Hai. (HIGH)
No Iie. (EE-eh)
Excuse me  Sumimasen. (soo-mee-mah-sen)
Goodbye (long-term) Sayonara. (sa-YOH-nah-rah)
Goodbye (informal) Sore dewa. (SOH-reh deh-wah)
Do you speak English? Eigo o hanasemasuka? (AY-goh oh hah-nah-seh-moss-KAH?)
Help!  Tasukete! (tah-soo-keh-teh!)
Good morning Ohayo gozaimasu. (oh-hah-YOH go-zigh-moss)
Good evening Konbanwa. (kohm-bahn-wah)
 


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