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Japanese Yen
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Official languages
Japanese
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
13 hours
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Kumamoto Prefecture
Kumamoto, a city where tradition and modernity coexist, is best known for its majestic Kumamoto Castle, a symbol of the city’s rich samurai heritage. Stroll through the lush Suizenji Jojuen Garden or explore Shimada Museum of Arts for a glimpse into the city’s artistic side. Enjoy the delicious local specialty, Basashi (horse meat sashimi), or sample the region’s hearty tonkotsu ramen. Kumamoto also offers a lively mix of festivals like the famous Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) and food markets. With a harmonious blend of history, culture, and cuisine, Kumamoto provides an unforgettable Japanese experience.
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Tours • From Fukuoka
[Optional Takachiho Boat Ride] Mount Aso & Kusasenri & Takachiho Gorge Day Trip (From Fukuoka)
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Kumamoto Castle & Mt. Aso (Including Volcano Shuttle Bus) & Kusasenri & Aso Shrine & Kurokawa Onsen Day Trip (From Fukuoka/Kumamoto)
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Tours • From Kumamoto
Kyushu Takachiho Day Trip | Takachiho Gorge Boat Ride, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine/Takachiho Railway, Mount Aso, Kusasenri (Starting from Kumamoto)
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Tours • From Kumamoto
Must-Do from Kyushu Kumamoto | Miyazaki Takachiho Forest Train or Takachiho Shrine + Takachiho Gorge + Mount Aso Crater One Day Tour
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Tours • From Fukuoka
Kyushu: Mount Aso Crater, Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, and Takachiho Gorge Day Tour (From Fukuoka)
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Tours • From Fukuoka
Kyushu Kumamoto | Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine & Mt. Aso & Kurokawa Onsen Day Tour | Chinese and English Speaking Guide (Departure from Fukuoka/Kumamoto)
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Tours • From Kumamoto
Mount Aso, Kyushu | Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine & Mount Aso & Kusasenri & Kurokawa Onsen (Departure from Kumamoto)
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Historical sites • Kumamoto
Kumamoto Castle Ticket
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Tours • From Fukuoka
Kyushu | Takachiho Railway & Takachiho Gorge & Ama-no-Iwato Shrine Day Trip | Chinese and English Tour Guide (Departing from Fukuoka)
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Tours • From Fukuoka
[Chinese and English Tour Guide] Kyushu Fukuoka Beppu Six Great Views Day Tour: Mt. Yufu Forest Train, Natural Animal Park, Nyoirin-ji Temple, Yufuin, Umi Jigoku
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Tours • From Fukuoka
Mt. Aso Crater, Kumamoto Castle, Cuddly Dominion, & Kusasenri Tour
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Tours • From Fukuoka
[Kyushu & Miyazaki] Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine & Ama-Iwato Shrine & Takachiho Gorge Day Trip (From Fukuoka)
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Transport in Kumamoto Prefecture
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Rail passes • From Fukuoka
JR Kyushu Rail Pass
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JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
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Rail passes • From Fukuoka
JR Kyushu Fukuoka Wide Area Mobile Pass
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Car rentals • Kumamoto
Kumamoto car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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Kumamoto WakuWaku 1-Day Pass
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Car charters • From Fukuoka
Fukuoka Car Rental with Driver to Fukuoka / Beppu / Kumamoto
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Kumamoto Prefecture travel guide
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Reviews of Kumamoto Prefecture activities
Lau *****
2025-12-02 08:50:49
Fantastic 5.0
Recently, my family and I participated in a Fukuoka tour led by Daisy, and I was very satisfied with the overall experience. As our guide, Daisy demonstrated her passion and gentleness, especially her careful explanations, which gave us a deeper understanding of the stories behind the various attractions. She even created a detailed PDF for us, allowing us to better understand the history and culture of each attraction during our visit. During this trip, Daisy also recommended some very delicious restaurants in Fukuoka. I personally liked these places very much and would arrange time to go. The itinerary was smooth, maximizing time at each attraction, not wasting a single minute, and the car was very comfortable, making the whole journey feel not tiring. Everywhere we went, the scenery was dreamlike, as if we had entered a fairyland. I deeply felt the beauty of nature in the embrace of nature, which is very suitable for families or couples to come and enjoy together. Although there are many steps at Takachiho Farm, many seniors participated today, and they walked easily, which is enough to prove the rationality of the trip. If children can walk on their own, bringing them to play would be a good choice. Overall, I really enjoyed this trip and highly recommend it to everyone! This is not only a visual feast, but also a spiritual journey.
Klook User
2025-11-01 23:21:23
Fantastic 5.0
This was a wonderful day trip and we enjoyed it immensely. Our guide San San was great—funny, personable, and helpful. Mt. Aso and the gorge were amazing, the open-air train ride was great fun with amazing views, and overall, it was a fantastic day. One word of advice: prepare for all seasons on this trip! The gorge can be quite warm on a sunny day, especially on the hike back up. Likewise, the volcano is windy and freezing cold at the top—take a warm jacket! I would also suggest taking a face mask up there as there is some sulphur gas you will smell. This is not an area you could easily visit on your own; it would be difficult to arrange even with a car. The tour guide took care of everything, showing us where to go while allowing enough time to enjoy each area. We would highly recommend this tour. it’s an awesome place!
Xia ***
2025-11-18 02:39:30
Fantastic 5.0
Whether you're planning a one-day tour of Kyushu or a trip to Kurokawa Onsen, booking this tour is very cost-effective and convenient. The journey to Kurokawa itself is expensive and transportation is not very convenient. Our tour guide, Alex, was super helpful and solved many problems for everyone along the way. He also prepared some detailed PDF introductions to share. He provided explanations in both Chinese and English throughout the trip, so there's absolutely no need to worry. For those traveling to Kurokawa Onsen, he proactively helped arrange hotel pick-up and drop-off. Because we had booked a bus from Kurokawa to Kumamoto in the afternoon, he kept track of our movements and worried that we might miss the bus (since there are only three buses a day). He even waited with us in Kurokawa for a while. Unfortunately, we couldn't see Mount Aso's crater that day, but Alex specially arranged for us to visit a lesser-known scenic spot with hundreds of uniquely shaped topiaries, which was super interesting, and we even saw deer. The biggest reason for booking this tour was to visit Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine to check off the Natsume's Book of Friends location, and I was very satisfied (although it was a bit crowded). The light and shadow were absolutely stunning. The maple leaves at Kurokawa Onsen were truly healing, but there were quite a few bugs. The whole day's itinerary was perfect, just a little rushed, but that's unavoidable considering the long distances.
Alphonso *******
2025-11-24 14:04:25
Fantastic 5.0
This is a very good tour to take, makes exploring Kumamoto Castle and Mt Aso very easy. Mount Aso was spectacular. We were able to go to the crater observatory. Our guide Helen gave extensive description and background of each spot. She is fluent in English which makes communication very easy. Our driven Shinchan was very entertaining, yet professional. The bus ride was smooth and comfortable. They constantly updated us of the crater condition, as well as the travel time back. I highly recommend this tour for nature and history lovers. Thank you!
Norei **********
2025-11-09 11:38:26
Fantastic 5.0
I highly recommended this tour, vakue for money indeed. And our tour guide Melo is very nice and informative, speaks english very well. She took care of everyone. Arigatou! You can check my post on IG of the places we've visited: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQzXDxpAbhV/?igsh=MW1xOXo5dzd3eTRuZw==
Klook User
2025-11-29 06:35:43
Fantastic 5.0
Morita, our guide for the day was such a sweet, incredibly gracious and knowledgeable guide. She was helping and trying to translate chinese to english even when we did not expect or ask for. Her ability to manage the whole 40+ folks in the group and be on time everytime was highly appreciated too. highly recommend this tour and specifically with Morita!!
Nadine *******
2025-12-07 00:04:32
Fantastic 5.0
Rather than the destination itself, I thoroughly enjoyed the road trip through the mountains because it offered wonderful views and scenery, which differed from the usual Japan city sights. Our tour guide also spoke English very well, especially compared to our previous day trip. Overall, I think it was a good experience, despite a lot of trekking and walking through uneven paths.
JessilleMarie *****
2025-12-03 04:43:27
Fantastic 5.0
Everything was great! The whole package was worth it and very well organized. Our tour guide was really kind,helpful, and knowledgeable, which made the trip even more enjoyable. No hassles at all — definitely worth the price. Highly recommended.
NATNICHA **********
2025-12-05 11:12:29
Fantastic 5.0
Being the only Thai person on this trip, our guide Emily took great care of me. It made me not worry at all about my first solo tour. Luckily it was sunny in Takachiho, the waterfall was beautiful, and the Mount Aso area was stunning and the atmosphere was like in a movie! Highly recommended 💛 P.S. In December, you should bring the most complete winter gear!
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