Kumamoto Iconic Statues World of Pirates Adventure Tour
Embark on an exciting private tour through Kumamoto, following the trail of the Straw Hat Pirates! This unique adventure takes you to various locations featuring life-sized statues of your favorite characters, set against the backdrop of Kumamoto's beautiful landscapes.
- One Piece Statue Pilgrimage Visit all statues across Local's stunning landscapes
- Enjoy a stress-free drive to all the scenic statue locations.
- Savor premium Aso Wagyu "Akaushi" beef for an authentic lunch.
- Get the best photos with heroes at expert-recommended spots.
- Experience the perfect mix of Kumamoto's nature and One Piece.
On this tour, the driver only speaks Japanese, but communication is possible using a translation app.
What to expect
Meet the Straw Hat Crew: See all nine main characters of the Straw Hat Pirates in stunning, life-sized bronze statues. Scenic Locations: Visit picturesque spots around Kumamoto, each chosen to complement the character it hosts. Local Flavors: Enjoy lunch at either the historic Hakusui no Kura or a restaurant with a view of the Aso Crater. Exclusive Photo Opportunities: Capture memorable moments with your favorite characters in unique settings…
【Grand Tour:8-hour Course】 Visit all 10 character statues Lunch included (at Hakusui no Kura)
【Express Tour:4-hour Course】 Visit 5 character statues (Luffy, Chopper, Sanji, Brook, Jinbe) Lunch not included








Reviews
Highly recommended for One Piece fans who want to collect One Piece statues. The private car service saves you from transportation and weather issues. Thanks to Mr. Ogino for the interactive introductions throughout the trip. Although I don't understand much Japanese, Mr. Ogino used translation software to show me Chinese, helped with photos the entire time, and even took me to a store selling figures to buy some. Taking photos and buying figures at each spot took about 10-15 minutes, and we finished all 10 statues by 4:10 PM. So, 20 minutes per statue is more than enough time. The lunch was also delicious. Additionally, there's an AR interactive photo experience on-site; you can download an app, scan images there, and interactive dialogue will appear. I highly recommend trying it. Finally, I was incredibly lucky to encounter the One Piece Thousand Sunny train at Takamori Station while photographing Franky. Since I didn't buy a ticket, I only took photos from outside. I participated in this solo tour on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
The statue tour was amazing. As a one piece fan it has been one of the best vacation experiences I've ever had. The drive through the countryside was beutiful and the stops at each statue, while brief, were fantastic. Bring cash as multiple statue locations are cash only if you want to purchase a figurine. The included lunch was tasty and just enough to keep me satiated for the second half of yhe tour. My driver Mr Ogino was an absolutely stellar driver. The luffy figures were sold out the day I arrived but Mr Ogino had anticipated this and gotten one for me before they were gone! I was able to get all 10! Mr Ogino knew some english but we were able to communicate through the translation app on his phone. We stopped at a few extra places for some scenic photos. Mr Ogino shared a lot of locations and history around the area that has me excited to return to explore Kumamoto more on my next vacation.
The tour was amazing. Besides the fact that the guide (Mori-san) was super kind, the landscapes and the food of Kumamoto were incredible. Totally recommended since the spots where the statues are located are quite far from the city center so this is THE way to see all of them in one journey.
It was fantastic and everything was wonderful. Even though I didn't speak any Japanese, the driver was very good at communicating through a telephone and doing everything she could to be able to communicate with you. The views were fantastic. Got to all statues without a problem, even got to the stores where they sell the mini figures And even if they were out of stock at some places, they also try to help you to find other stores that have the figures.
As a One Piece fan is a must have. All the stops are beautiful and magical spots, our guide was super helpful and kind, I will totally recommend this tour, you will not regret it!
I think this itinerary is great! Plus, lunch was provided and it was delicious. Since the One Piece statues are scattered all over the place, having a dedicated car to take us around for photos was really wonderful! My only regret is that I didn't check the operating hours for each location, so I missed getting a picture with Robin.
My friend and I took this guided tour and had the pleasure of being guided by Tanoue-san. He was very kind, knowledgeable and accommodating. We were able to start the tour by seeing Luffy and then proceeded to go down the line of visiting each of his Straw Hat members in different designated locations within Kumamoto. You're able to soak in the different sites of Kumamoto, and there are also many opportunities for taking pictures and buying merchandise. The lunch was a 10/10 - my friend and I agreed it was one of the best bites that we’ve had so far. Overall, I highly recommend this tour.
We had an amazing time! Our driver/guide asked us to call him Niki, sadly I do not remember his full name, but he was amazing. He spoke some English and we used translator apps to fill in the gaps. The drive was smooth and cool, which we were grateful for in the summer heat! The statues were so much fun, Niki took our photos while we posed with them, and we collected the figures for each of them. I would recommend that you withdraw cash before the tour as the shops for Chopper, Franky, and Sanji are cash only! Niki was kind enough to make a stop at 7-11 so we could withdraw more after we ran out. Besides the statues, we really enjoyed seeing so much of the city. The scenery was beautiful and we too SO many photos.
Such a wonderful and seamless experience. Ms Maki Mori-san drives safely and steady, saw a lot of Kumamoto throughout this 1-day tour. We can speak very little Japanese but she tried to still help us study and learn our vocab. Must try if you are a big One Piece fan and can also help Kumamoto’s tourism back after the gruesome earthquake.
Mr. Yamakawa's service was impeccable. His professionalism and dedication to pleasing us were unparalleled, despite the language barrier, which the translator easily overcame. He was incredibly punctual and helped us find the figures, even though some had been moved. The van was super spacious and clean. Just be aware of the day you book your tour; in our case, we took the tour on a Monday, and the Chopper, Sanji, and Brook stores were closed, and these figures cannot be purchased elsewhere. The cost of the figures is: gold ¥2,200, colored ¥2,680, so be sure to bring cash as not all locations accept card payments.
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