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Kumamoto 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
3-chōme
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the proud castle town of Kumamoto on this private, fully guided day tour with a licensed guide and a private vehicle and driver. The centerpiece is mighty Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's three great castles, famed for its black keep and steeply curved stone walls built by the warrior-lord Kato Kiyomasa. Your guide brings to life its history and its recovery from the 2016 earthquake, and you can pay respects at nearby Kato Shrine and the hillside temple of Honmyoji, where the lord is enshrined.
Beyond the castle, wander the Edo-style streets of Sakuranobaba Josaien to sample local flavors such as basashi, and find calm in Suizenji Jojuen, an exquisite strolling garden recreating the...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Kumamoto Station
Your guide will be waiting outside of the ticket gate at JR Kumamoto station holding a sign with the lead traveler's name.After meeting your guide, guide will escort to the vehicle.
Return
Kumamoto 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
3-chōme
About
Discover the proud castle town of Kumamoto on this private, fully guided day tour with a licensed guide and a private vehicle and driver. The centerpiece is mighty Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's three great castles, famed for its black keep and steeply curved stone walls built by the warrior-lord Kato Kiyomasa. Your guide brings to life its history and its recovery from the 2016 earthquake, and you can pay respects at nearby Kato Shrine and the hillside temple of Honmyoji, where the lord is enshrined.
Beyond the castle, wander the Edo-style streets of Sakuranobaba Josaien to sample local flavors such as basashi, and find calm in Suizenji Jojuen, an exquisite strolling garden recreating the...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Kumamoto Station
Your guide will be waiting outside of the ticket gate at JR Kumamoto station holding a sign with the lead traveler's name.After meeting your guide, guide will escort to the vehicle.
Return
Itinerary
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Kumamoto Castle
One of Japan's three premier castles, Kumamoto Castle is famed for its imposing black keep and steep 'musha-gaeshi' stone walls built by the warrior lord Kato Kiyomasa. Your guide shares the castle's history and its remarkable recovery from the 2016 earthquake as you take in the grounds and panoramic views.
1 hour
2
Suizenji Jojuen Garden
Suizenji Jojuen is an elegant Japanese strolling garden created by the Hosokawa lords in the 17th century. Its centerpiece is a miniature recreation of the 53 stations of the Tokaido road, including a small Mount Fuji. Walk the landscaped paths with your guide around the spring-fed pond, a tranquil contrast to the castle.
30 minutes
3
Sakuranobaba Johsaien
At the foot of Kumamoto Castle, Sakuranobaba Josaien is a lively district recreating an Edo-era castle town. Browse stalls and shops with your guide and sample Kumamoto specialties such as basashi, karashi-renkon, and ikinari dango, while learning about the area's history at the small museum.
30 minutes
4
Kato Shrine
Set within the Kumamoto Castle grounds, Kato Shrine is dedicated to Kato Kiyomasa, the revered warrior-lord who built the castle. Your guide explains his legacy as you enjoy some of the finest close-up views of the castle's stone walls and keep framed by the shrine's torii gate.
20 minutes
5
Honmyoji is the grand hillside temple complex housing the mausoleum of Kato Kiyomasa. Climb the stone steps lined with lanterns alongside your guide to the inner sanctuary, where you can take in sweeping views over Kumamoto city and learn about the lord's enduring local reverence.
20 minutes
6
Former Hosokawa Mansion
The Former Hosokawa Gyobu Residence is an elegant samurai mansion of the Hosokawa clan, with tatami rooms, a tea house, and a serene garden. Stroll the wooden verandas with your guide to glimpse the refined daily life of a high-ranking samurai family near the castle.
20 minutes
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Kengun Shrine is one of Kumamoto's oldest and most revered shrines, founded over a thousand years ago and long associated with martial valor. Walk the atmospheric approach beneath ancient trees with your guide and learn about its role in local festivals and the spiritual life of the city.
20 minutes
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Suizenji Ezuko Park
Suizenji Ezuko Park surrounds the spring-fed pond that feeds the famous garden, offering shaded walking paths and a relaxed local atmosphere. Stroll here with your guide to enjoy the greenery and learn how the pure spring water has shaped the area's gardens and culture.
