Tour Mundial de Aventura dos Piratas das Estátuas Icônicas de Kumamoto

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.

Akemi-san is a professional, friendly, and knowledgeable guide. Although there was a language barrier, we were able to communicate via a translation app. Akemi-san also prepared umbrellas for us as it rained most of the day.

Mr. Ogino (the Tour guide/Driver) is highly commendable for his work. He made sure that we were comfortable and that we were able to make the most out of our tour. I do not think it is possible to see the 10 statues and also purchase their respective miniature models without this tour package as some shops are not in the same place as the statues. I highly recommend this tour package and Mr. Ogino.

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.

I think this itinerary is great! Plus, lunch was provided and it was delicious. Since the One Piece statues are scattered everywhere, having a dedicated car to take us around for photos was really wonderful! My only regret is not checking the opening hours of each location beforehand, so I missed taking a picture with Robin.

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 super punctual and helped us find the figures even though some had been moved. The van was very spacious and clean. Just be aware of the day you choose for 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 found elsewhere. The cost of the figures is: gold ¥2,200, colored ¥2,680, so prepare cash as not all places accept card payments.

I had so much fun visiting all of Straw Hats’ Statues! I also got to buy their merchandise because our guide kindly led us to the stores that sold them. Everything went so smoothly; our lovely guide was very kind and helpful. It was very easy for me to communicate with him. An amazing experience I won’t ever forget. He also gave us gifts. I’m so thankful for him.

I originally planned my trip for the 30th, but due to weather conditions, I asked if I could move it two days earlier since I couldn't cancel it, and they accommodated me. I had Ms. Mika Mori, and she was great. Even though there was a language barrier, she was very nice and made sure I had a great time.

Mr. Ogino is a class act and expert in this itinerary. He knew where to go for statues and where to buy the figures (because they aren’t the same place!) Remember to bring cash because not all figures can be bought with card. Don’t worry if you travel solo, Mr. Ogino is a fantastic photographer as well! This trip will be one of my lasting memories of Japan.

The driver was a Japanese lady who could only communicate in Japanese. We used Google Translate throughout our journey, but we had a pleasant conversation and the trip went smoothly. She drove very steadily, making us feel very safe, and she always checked in on how we were feeling and any situations that arose. The timing for photos, buying figures, and meals was perfectly arranged. I highly recommend this tour; it's very convenient to see all the One Piece statues and buy all the figures in one day.