Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Kumamoto Castle Town on this 3-hour walking tour. Explore historic streets, visit local shops, and indulge in delicious food and drinks while supporting the community.
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Kumamoto Castle Town on this 3-hour walking tour. Explore historic streets, visit local shops, and indulge in delicious food and drinks while supporting the community.
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Kumamoto - Meeting Point : Around Gofuku-machi tram stop Chuo-Ward, Kumamoto City.
（1）Reception and briefing of the itinerary at the meeting point
（2）Overview of Kumamoto Castle Town (Furu-machi, Shin-machi area)
（3）Guided tour of the highlights around Furu-machi area including Toujin-machi: Organic grocery store, Japanese sweets shop, Coffee shop,…
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Kumamoto - Meeting Point : Around Gofuku-machi tram stop Chuo-Ward, Kumamoto City.
（1）Reception and briefing of the itinerary at the meeting point
（2）Overview of Kumamoto Castle Town (Furu-machi, Shin-machi area)
（3）Guided tour of the highlights around Furu-machi area including Toujin-machi: Organic grocery store, Japanese sweets shop, Coffee shop, Johka-machi fountain etc.
（4）Guided tour of the highlights around Shin-machi area: Visiting the second oldest bakery shop in Japan (The oldest in Kumamoto), walking Satsuma-kaido ancient road, seeing Historic buildings such as Nagasaki Jiro Bookstore and Yoshida Shokado. Shopping at Kinomoto-ya (Japanese traditional toy wholesaler), and experiencing KAKUUCHI at Fukushiro-ya (traditional KAKUUCHI liquor store. A KAKUUCHI is a (combined) liquor store and bar in traditional Japanese style.)
(5) Conclude the tour
CAUTION: This tour includes places where credit cards are not accepted for purchases. Please be sure to prepare cash in Japanese yen.
- Interacting with friendly locals
- Interacting with friendly locals
- Tea and coffee
- Tea and coffee
This tour offers a delightful 3-hour exploration of Kumamoto Castle Town, led by a local expert who is knowledgeable about the history and culture of both Japan and Kumamoto. As participants stroll through streets steeped in history and tradition, they will visit shops committed to preserving historical heritage for future generations. This tour…
This tour offers a delightful 3-hour exploration of Kumamoto Castle Town, led by a local expert who is knowledgeable about the history and culture of both Japan and Kumamoto. As participants stroll through streets steeped in history and tradition, they will visit shops committed to preserving historical heritage for future generations. This tour provides enjoyable interactions with the guide while immersing in the culture of the castle town, savoring food, drinks, and engaging in conversations.
The itinerary features visits to organic food shops, Japanese sweets stores, and coffee shops. In the “Shinmachi” area, participants will explore Nagasaki Jiro Shoten, Japan’s second oldest bakery (the oldest in Kumamoto), and Yoshida Shouka-do, situated along the historic Satsuma Road. Additionally, there will be shopping at Muroya, a traditional Japanese toy wholesaler, and Fukushiro-ya, a Japanese-style sake shop and bar.
※After booking, the guide can adjust the tour’s start time as much as possible.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
