Top Experiences in Kumamoto Castle (Kumamoto-jo)

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kumamoto!

Kumamoto, located on Kyushu island in southern Japan, strikes a perfect balance between a bustling city fringed by tranquil countryside. The center of the city features its greatest landmark, Kumamoto-jo castle, but a tempting collection of restaurants, bars and shops can also be found nearby.

Let us know what you would like to experience, and your guide will arrange a six-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Note*3: This tour does not allow for pick up at the Yatsuhiro Port.

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kumamoto!

Kumamoto, located on Kyushu island in southern Japan, strikes a perfect balance between a bustling city fringed by tranquil countryside. The center of the city features its greatest landmark, Kumamoto-jo castle, but a tempting collection of restaurants, bars and shops can also be found nearby.

Let us know what you would like to experience, and your guide will arrange a four-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Note*3: This tour does not allow for pick up at the Yatsuhiro Port.

"DISCOVER FAR WEST IN FAR EAST" From (or to) Fukuoka Japan,
our private chartered bus will support your journey.

"Sakura" is at the heart of Japan. In spring,
Japanese people will go out with friends to view the cherry blossoms under the cherry trees.

It's a ceremony to kickstart a new coming year,
as the Japanese year begins in April.

Why don't you join them and get a piece of Japanese culture.

If you want to appreciate cherry blossoms at Fukuoka with your group (up to 20 people), this tour would be an ideal option for you!
Our bus will give you a comfortable ride throughout the tour.
You don't have to navigate your way using public transportation.
We are very familiar with the area and our private bus will help you save time and visit many places.

*In Japan, wearing a mask is finally no longer mandatory, so it's up to you.

Kumamoto Castle, renowned as one of Japan’s top three castles, is a beautiful fortress that embodies the philosophy and strategy of samurai warriors from 400 years ago. It represents the identity and symbol of those of us who were born and raised in Kumamoto.

Within the castle, which is filled with a wealth of information about Japanese castles, we will provide an easy-to-understand explanation and enjoyable interaction during the 3-hour tour, aiming to reach the observation floor at a height of about 14 stories above ground level.

This tour will be guided, who grew up in Kumamoto City. We have an interpreter who has lived in New York for many years. She will provide clear and easy-to-understand explanations about the beloved attractions of the her hometown.

Kumamoto Castle tour: Unique experience, Warring States era stories, ancestral contributions, valuable knowledge.

Mt. Aso is an active volcano, and the area is a national park.
If the volcano is not erupting, we can take our bus to the crater.
There are also optional activities in the vicinity.

You don't have to navigate your way using public transportation.
We are very familiar with the area and our private bus will help you save time and visit many places.

"DISCOVER FAR WEST IN FAR EAST" From (or to) Fukuoka Japan,
our private chartered bus will support your journey.

Mount Aso is the heart of Kyushu, located in the middle of Kyushu,
the western island nation of Japan. The volcano is still active.

It is a very popular place in Kyushu from spring to autumn,
which is said it can ease daily life's stress.

Accessible from Fukuoka, it is ideal for outdoor groups as well.

*Depending on the eruption situation, you may not be able to get close to the crater of Mt. Aso.
In that case, please enjoy your free time at Kusasenri.

This private and customizable tour for Kumamoto is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

First, choose your favorite kimono from 150 kimonos. We will help you choose as well. Next, choose tabi socks and a Japanese-patterned drawstring purse. Please change into tabi socks. Next is finally dressing. Our professional staff will carefully dress you in about 10 minutes.
Hair accessories can also be rented as an optional service. There is no limit to the number of hair ornaments you can use, so please use as many as you like.

There will be a you you don't know in the mirror. I will take a photo before leaving the store. Photos taken using swords and Japanese umbrellas will be printed out and presented as gifts.
Please return to the store by 5:00 pm.

As an optional service, you can return kimonos worn at the Josaien store to the Suizenji store.

This private and customizable tour for Kumamoto is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

1. On the morning of the first day, our minibus will pick you up from your hotel (or station or airport) in Fukuoka prefecture free of charge.

2. Our minibus will take you from Fukuoka, and we will take you to Kumamoto Castle.

3. From Kumamoto to Mt. Aso. If you are lucky, you can go to the crater of Aso.
At Kusasenri, you can experience light horseback riding.
Lunch in Aso is famous for Akaushi beef (meals are at your own).

4. At the end of the first day, we will take you from Kumamoto Castle to your hotel in Takachiho.
In Takachiho, the local tourist association will hold "Kagura" from 20:00(option).

5. On the morning of the second day, we will pick you up again at your hotel in Takachiho.
A common course is Takachiho Gorge - Takachiho Shrine - Amano Yasugawara (~Takachiho Railway if you have time).
*local guide (option).

6. After enjoying Takachiho, you will depart for Fukuoka around 16:00.
It takes about 3.5 hours to take a break at a roadside station famous for its melons.

First, choose your favorite kimono from 150 kimonos. We will help you choose as well. Next, choose tabi socks and a Japanese-patterned drawstring purse. Please change into tabi socks. Next is finally dressing. Our professional staff will carefully dress you in about 10 minutes.
Hair accessories can also be rented as an optional service. There is no limit to the number of hair ornaments you can use, so please use as many as you like.
There will be a you you don't know in the mirror.
I will take a photo before leaving the store. Photos taken using swords and Japanese umbrellas will be printed out and presented as gifts.
Please return to the store by 5:00 pm.
As an optional service, you can return kimonos worn at the Josaien store to the Josaien store.