Things to do in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu-Okinawa: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Lunch of local production for local consumption published in Michelin guide Taste at the historical Junjun Sake Brewery "Kanseizo". Take a walk in "Takachiho Gorge," which is also called the legendary land of the descendants of the grandchildren, and enjoy Michelin's local production for local consumption lunch and sake at Tsujun Sake Brewing, which has been making sake for more than 240 years. A high-tech project group at the time, Higo no Mason, which is one of the largest stone bridges in Japan, is a traditional performing puppet theater called "Bunraku" that can only be seen here in Kyushu. HEARTS Bus Station Hakata A bus station in the center of Hakata. Inside the bus station, there are cafes, souvenirs, hot springs, capsule hotels, and more! Takachiho A sacred village that represents Japan. Sacred Takachiho where the god dwells, which is set as the stage for the advent of the abbot! Don't miss the fantastic valley created by nature! Tsujun Sake Enjoy the local-produced-local-consumer lunch listed in the Michelin Guide for one cup at "Kunseizo", which has a history of more than 240 years, and enjoy sake in another wine glass! Tsujun Bridge Japan's largest stone arch canal bridge that boasts one of the most beautiful works in Japan by the high-tech project group "Higo no Mason" at the time! Seiwa Bunrakukan The traditional Japanese performing art “Ningyo Joruri”, which was born about 300 years ago, is the collection of the Seiwa Bunraku Museum, which is made by collecting the best of traditional Japanese building techniques. The only place you can see in Kyushu!

Inclusions: Michelin lunch box, Air-conditioned vehicle, Seiwa Literature Museum, Joruri Drama Appreciation, Mini Course

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Jump straight into the life of the people living in the countryside surrounding Mt. Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan. At a small bicycle shop located 900 m above sea level, we will gear up for our adventures. We head out into the wide symbolic grass fields of Aso, a legacy of the areas deep culture. Through the tour, we will experience how the landscapes changes from fields to forests and small mountain villages. The bicycle lets us freely explore this amazing landscape. We will make one 3 hour stop during the trip to visit a local farmer. Only for this tour, they allow us to follow them into their fields where we harvest vegetables and learn about their organic farming. Together we make classic Japanese home cooking that utilizes locally produced food and ingredients of the season. Join us for a tour that allows for free exploration and interacting with locals and their culture. Be prepared for a day of new experiences in a part of Japan you have never seen before!

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, WiFi on board, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

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This value-packed trip with a nationally-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 Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch, Private transportation

This value-packed trip with a nationally-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 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 Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch, Private transportation

For a more efficient way to explore Aso of Kumamoto, take a private taxi on a one-day tour! Your tour driver will customize your three-hours tour according to your interests. Drive into the heart of Kumamoto's "Land of Fire" the volcanic caldera of Aso provides visitors with a fulfilling sense of peace and serenity. Embark on scenic drives, gorgeous hikes, and bathe in volcanic hot springs, all while surrounded by untouched natural beauty. Let us know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying. Your driver will customize a 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.

Inclusions: Fuel expenses, Hotel Pick up and Drop off, Professional Local Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch

【OUTLINE】 Spend a day experiencing Kumamoto's samurai culture. Learn about the culture of the art-loving Hosokawa family and the spirit of Musashi Miyamoto, Japan's most powerful samurai. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Experience Kumamoto's unique samurai culture that was originally developed to save people. ・Kumamoto Castle, the centerpiece of Kumamoto's samurai culture, will be explained from a cultural perspective. ・At Suizenji Seifuen, learn about the traditional teaching know as "art stopped war," a line of thinking that has been passed on into modern times. ・Learn about Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's most powerful samurai, and his spiritual commitment to "surviving as a samurai"

Inclusions: Admission fees and transportation stipulated in the itinerary, taxes such as consumption tax

Exclusions: Lunch

【OUTLINE】 Visit Kumamoto Castle, the most popular tourist spot in town, and its surroundings which cannot be easily accessible without a local English-speaking guide. Not only that, but you will also have the chance to create a unique accessory using a traditional metal inlaying technique utilized in samurai swords! 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Learn about the history and features of Kumamoto Castle. ・Experience the decoration techniques that have been used since that time for the "artistic" characteristic of Kumamoto samurai. ・Enjoy using the local craft technique for samurai swords, called "inlay", to create your very own accessory. ・Visit the backstreets and enjoy the rich history that remains around Kumamoto Castle with a local guide.

Inclusions: Higo Craft experience, The delivery fee for your craft

Exclusions: Transportation, Lunch