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Becoming Miyamoto Musashi, the Invincible Samurai in Kumamoto
1 hour 30 minutes - -DETAILS-
The world famous samurai “Miyamoto Musashi” is the strongest samurai in Japan, and is said to have never been defeated. Miyamoto Musashi spent his later years in Kumamoto and wrote the “Book of Five Rings” in a cave called “Reigan-do” in Kumamoto City, and completed his own style “Niten Ichiryu”.
Miyamoto...Read more
Sword making at the Hands of a Master Swordsmith
1 hour 30 minutes - -OUTLINE-
Sword making experience taught by a master swordsmith in Kumamoto
-HIGHLIGHTS-
-Learn how to make katana (Japanese swords) from Genroku Matsunaga, one of the only three Swordsmiths in Kumamoto, who will explain and show the complicated process behind crafting traditional Japanese swords
-Speak directly with Matsunaga and...Read more
Rental cycle (e-bike)
3 hours - While enjoying the idyllic countryside, you can enjoy a refreshing water source. There are two cycling courses, “Aso Panorama Line South Course” for intermediate players who want to challenge the elevation and scenery. We also introduce photo spots and dining...Read more
Traditional Hanawarabe Dinner Show in Kumamoto
2 hours - This is a plan to enjoy a relaxing dinner at a Japanese restaurant near Kumamoto Castle while watching a dance performance by 'Hanawarabe.'
Guests can enjoy dinner in a convenient location just a 5-minute walk from Kumamoto Castle.
Enjoy the local cuisine that is said to have been eaten by the lords of the Edo period (1603-1868) at a...Read more
Kimono Experience Including Rental and Suizenji Park Ticket
7 hours - -OUTLINE-
Get dolled up, try on a gorgeous kimono, and stroll around the popular and beautiful Suizenji Park!
-HIGHLIGHTS-
-Enjoy kimono rental in front of the beautiful Japanese garden "Suizenji Jojuen”.
-Get dressed up by a qualified, professional kimono dresser.
-Stroll around the garden as well as Kumamoto Castle in kimono...Read more
Kumamoto Full-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide
6 hours - 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,...Read more
Half-day Samurai City Sightseeing in Kumamoto by Tram
5 hours - Take a tour around a little castle town that retains the history and tradition of samurai from several hundred years ago.
At Suizenji Park, look forward to sipping some matcha green tea in a traditional cultural building with a front view of the beautiful stroll-style garden.
Take advantage of this time when scenes from behind the...Read more
Let's go see Amakusa fish! Amakusa Uo market exploration! (With meals)
1 hour - Amakusa with three fishing grounds: Ariake Sea, Yatsushiro Sea, Amakusa Pass (East China Sea). The abundance of fish species and the commitment of fishers to entering and leaving the fish do not lose any other local market! Guided tours of the “Delicious Aquarium” Hondono Market where you can see the lively shape of the fish you have eaten...Read more
[Virtual Tour] Kumamoto a great Samurai city of Japanese culture
1 hour - 1. Experience a Kumamoto tour of a compact castle town with several hundred years of samurai history from home.
2. Guest can enjoy the charm of "Kumamoto City" from various perspectives such as Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's leading castles, the legendary samurai, the story of Miyamoto Musashi, and the experience of archery.
3. Part of the...Read more
Traditional Japanese Drum Class with a Respected Noh Performer
1 hour - Undergo the invaluable experience of learning the traditional Japanese drum from a performer of Noh, an intangible cultural treasure.
You will learn how to play the traditional Japanese drum from a respected Noh performer. Enjoy not only learning how to play the drum but also learning about its origins and history. Also play the instrument...Read more
Spring Water & Farming Tour in Aso
6 hours 30 minutes - This is a unique chance to experience life in rural Japan through a local's eyes. Access areas and meet people that would be impossible without the presence of the guide. Enjoy unique interaction while delving into true Japanese farm life. All while having your own private guide who is knowledgable and can explain about the history and nature that...Read more
Higo Zogan - Samurai Beauty
1 hour - -OUTLINE-
Using the ancient technique Higo Zogan, engrave the art-loving feudal lord Hosokawa's family crest into a sword's handguard.
-HIGHLIGHTS-
-Try your hand at the classical art of Higo Zogan, a style of metal inlaying used to decorate the swords and scabbards of the Kumamoto samurai.
-Hear the rich history of Higo Zogan and...Read more
A Deep Look into Miyamoto Musashi and the Hosokawa Clan's Way of Life
8 hours 30 minutes - -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...Read more
Kumamoto Samurai Culture Tour
8 hours - -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...Read more
Aso Cycling and Farming Private Tour
7 hours - 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...Read more
Kumamoto Samurai Experience Tour (4-Hour Charter Plan)
4 hours - This tour lets customers learn about the Japanese spirit in Kumamoto, where the samurai history and tradition from a few hundred years ago remains palpable. This is limited to 1 group (2-4 people) per day. The tour is guided by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in a charter...Read more
A life of cultivation, Ueki
6 to 7 hours - 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...Read more
Kumamoto Tasting Tour: Sushi Restaurant, Izakaya and Bar
3 hours - Kumamoto is a treasure trove fostered by nature’s blessings such as clean underground water, the Aso mountains, and the Amakusa Sea. Look forward to tasting exceptionally fresh sushi made with seafood caught from Ariake Sea and Amakusa-Nada Sea. Enjoy Izakaya experience at the popular Izakaya, a Japanese-style pub. After some recommended food...Read more
Aso Caldera and Farm Experience Tour
4 to 30 minutes - This private tour starts off with you and your English-speaking guide heading to the highest point of the north caldera wall. Here we enjoy the jaw-dropping sight of the five peaks of Mt. Aso and the huge volcanic caldera.
After getting a feel for the landscape of Aso we head to one of the small communities that exist in the vicinity of...Read more
Exploring Active Volcano’s Caldera by eBike
6 hours - [Exploring Active Volcano’s Caldera by eBike]
Guided cycling tour to fully enjoy Aso’s rich nature and talking with local people
[Highlights]
- Climbing up a hill where you can look down the field at a glance and listening to the story about the volcano
- Cycle around the rural landscapes and have an authentic lunch cooked with...Read more