-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.