Mt. Aso near Kumamoto is famous for its large caldera volcano and offers hiking, horseback riding, and sightseeing attractions like a volcano museum and gift shops popular with Korean tourists. Kumamoto Castle, built 400 years ago, is a famous and historic landmark visited by many tourists across Japan. Kumamoto is known for local foods like karashirenkon sweet potatoes, basashi horse meat, and ikinaridango sticky rice cakes. The document lists schools attended in Kumamoto and mentions Suizenji Park and an old children's song related to the city.