Regular sightseeing bus "Art, Hot Springs, Sake Tour" – A Journey of Hot Springs, Culture & Sake
- Efficiently visit various attractions in Yamaga City and Nagomi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, without wasting time on transfers.
- Experience Japanese traditional culture up close, such as "Kabuki" and "stage performance arts."
- Sightsee along Yamaga Buzen Kaido Street with a guide from the local "Yamaga City Tourist Guide Association."
- Visit and sample sake at a century-old brewery and Kikuka Winery.
- Finally, enjoy a hot spring bath (hot spring bathing fee must be paid on-site).
- A translator who speaks Japanese and Chinese will accompany you, but they are not a professional tour leader or tour guide and will not provide on-site explanations of the scenic spots.
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What to expect
Yamaga City and Nagomi Town in northern Kumamoto Prefecture boast a long-standing local culture, abundant nature, and delicious cuisine.
Why not take a day trip on a sightseeing bus to visit the charming spots of Yamaga City and Nagomi Town for an unforgettable trip?
It's not only convenient and time-saving, but also includes a Chinese translator. You can get on and off at Kumamoto Station, Sakuramachi Bus Terminal, and next to the Prefectural Museum of Art.
At Yachiyoza, you can experience Japanese traditional culture such as "Kabuki" and "stage performance arts" up close, and you can watch the "Yachiyoza Monogatari ~ Yamaga Lantern Dance Regular Performance" which is performed once a day.
Afterwards, you can stroll along the historic and atmospheric Yamaga town along Buzen Street with a guide from the "Yamaga City Tourist Guide Association".
Chiyonoen Sake Brewery is within walking distance, a brewery in the Yamaga area with a history of over 100 years since its establishment, and has been committed to brewing delicious sake. You can also shop and taste sake here. At Kikuka Winery, you can tour the winery and sample wines.
Bathe at Mikawa Onsen NAGOMI no Yu. Mikawa Onsen NAGOMI no Yu is an alkaline simple hot spring with a pH of 10.09, one of the highest in the prefecture, and is characterized by its smooth spring quality and is known as a "beautifying hot spring."
Roadside Station Kikusui Roman-kan is adjacent to the nationally designated historical site, Eta Funayama Burial Mound, and is a rest stop full of historical romance. Here you can buy locally grown seasonal vegetables and fruits.
Reviews
Our guide, Mr. Ge Ning, meticulously introduced and took care of each group of guests. The whole trip was never rushed, allowing me to enjoy myself and further understand the culture of Yamaga. I was honored this time to have the president of the Yamaga Tourism Association personally guide us through the Buzen Street, and I felt his dedication in sharing his daily life with everyone.
Good to know
- If there is no reservation by 15:00 (Japan time) 10 days before the departure date, the tour will be cancelled.
- For safety reasons, if the bus cannot run due to bad weather, etc., the tour may be cancelled on that day.
- The bus will run according to the itinerary. If you are late or miss the bus due to personal reasons, there will be no compensation.
- The size of the bus will be adjusted according to the number of participants on the day.
- The buses running this tour basically have no space for luggage. If you have large luggage with you, please store it in advance.
- Please note that the accompanying translator will help you make the journey smoother and more comfortable, but he is not a tour guide or leader, and does not provide scenic spot explanations.
- If there are many participants, you may be seated next to other customers, please understand.
- Japanese people cannot participate in this tour alone. If there are foreigners in Japan or foreigners visiting Japan traveling together, you can participate.
- Whether the group will be formed will be decided at 15:00 10 days before the departure date. If there is still no reservation by then, the tour will be cancelled.
- If the group is confirmed, you can apply before 15:00 5 days in advance.
- Hot spring fees are not included in the tour fee. If you need to use the hot spring, you need to pay on site.
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