What to do and see in Kumamoto, Kyushu-Okinawa: The Best Cultural Tours

While Ueki supports Japan's food supply with modern agricultural operations, the region is also home to many small rustic and old-fashioned villages where time seems to have stopped, making it the perfect area to experience Japan's good old countryside. Visit homes and fields maintained by local farmers, harvest seasonal fruits and vegetables, and enjoy the producing region's unique way of preparing and eating ingredients and dishes. Become one of the locals for a day and enjoy their way of life in Ueki, Kumamoto's top agricultural area.

Inclusions: Lunch, Fruit, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Cost for transportation (Taxi)

"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. *We are careful about coronavirus. ・ We clean the inside and outside of our buses well. ・ We do not miss the ventilation of our buses. ・ When the weather is not good, put an air purifier in our buses.

Inclusions: car, fuel fee, insurance(in our bus), taxes, chips, toll fees, parking fees, child seat

Exclusions: lunch, dinner, entrance fees, Wi-Fi fee, meals and drinks

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.

Inclusions: 8-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf, Transportation within the city only, English-speaking professional tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Meals, food and drinks not specified, Fees for optional tours and activities for guests and tour guide, Gratuities (optional)

【OUTLINE】 Spend an entire day exploring the arts of Kumamoto's samurai culture, which has continued to grow and develop through the present day. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Make the crest of the Hosokawa Clan using a traditional method called Higo Zogan metal inlay. ・Meet one of Kumamoto's three remaining swordsmiths, learn about the trade, and even try swinging the smith's hammer yourself. ・Visit Reigan Cave, where Miyamoto Musashi spent his final years. ・Visit the Shimada Museum of Arts, where you'll find numerous works by Miyamoto Musashi.

Inclusions: Transportation stipulated in the itinerary, taxes such as consumption tax

Exclusions: Lunch, Higo Inlay shipping fee, English-speaking Guide (optional)

【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