Kumamoto
Kumamoto City
The Luffy statue stands on the prefectural government promenade, and Kumamoto Castle is a short tram ride away.
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Luffy Statue (Kumamoto Prefectural Government) ルフィ像（熊本県庁プロムナード）
The first of ten life-size Straw Hat statues placed across Kumamoto after the 2016 earthquakes.
- Nearest station
- Bus from Kumamoto Station · 20 min walk
- Time needed
- 45 min
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Chopper Statue (Kumamoto City Zoo & Botanical Garden) チョッパー像（熊本市動植物園）
The reindeer doctor, placed at the city zoo. Inside the paid area.
- Nearest station
- Tram to Kengun, then a short walk
- Time needed
- 1 hr
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