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Port Pick-Up Yatsushiro Private Tour Licensed Guide and Vehicle

By Japan Guide Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is €54 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This private tour is designed for travellers arriving at Yatsushiro Port by cruise ship who want to discover the best of Kumamoto. Your government-licensed multilingual guide and private vehicle pick you up at the port or a nearby hotel for a relaxed, fully customisable day in one of Kyushu's most rewarding regions.

Over six hours you explore at your own pace. Visit the mighty Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's three great castles, stroll the restored Sakuranobaba Josaien castle town, and wander the tranquil Suizenji Jojuen Garden created by the Hosokawa lords. For nature lovers, head to Mt. Aso and its vast volcanic caldera, the ancient Aso Shrine, the hot-spring town of Kurokawa Onsen, or the serene cave temple of Reigando, linked to swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.

Because this is a private, flexible tour, you and your guide choose the sights that interest you most and shape the itinerary around your group. It is a comfortable and memorable way to make the most of your time in port.

Activity location

  • Kumamoto Castle
    • 1-1 Hommaru, Chuo-ku,
    • 860-0002, Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Yatsushiro Station
    • 1
    • 866-0831, Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, Japan

Check availability

Minivan or Van (Up to 7 pax)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Minivan or Van (Up to 7 pax)
Pickup included

Price details
€54.05 x 1 Adult€54.05
Total
Price is €54.05
Until Mon, 22 Jun

Regular Car (Up to 2 pax)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Regular Car (Up to 2 pax)
Pickup included

Price details
€540.48 x 1 Adult€540.48
Total
Price is €540.48
Until Mon, 22 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Customisable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'Itinerary' list
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under Itinerary

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Kumamoto Castle

  • 40m
One of Japan's most impressive castles, originally built in the early 1600s by Kato Kiyomasa. Admire its massive curved stone walls, the reconstructed main keep, and the surrounding park, beautiful in cherry blossom season.

Suizenji Jojuen Garden

  • 30m
An exquisite Momoyama-style landscape garden built by the Hosokawa lords, featuring a large spring-fed pond, a miniature Mt. Fuji grass mound, stepping stones, and a historic teahouse. A tranquil spot for a leisurely stroll.

Sakuranobaba Josaien Tourist Information Center

  • 30m
A charming castle-town district at the foot of Kumamoto Castle, with Edo-style streets lined with shops and eateries serving local Kumamoto specialities. A great place to sample regional food and pick up souvenirs.

Kato Shrine

  • 20m
A shrine dedicated to Kato Kiyomasa, the feudal lord who built Kumamoto Castle. Located right beside the castle grounds, it offers some of the best photo views of the castle keep and is popular during cherry blossom season.

Mt. Aso

  • 1h
One of the world's largest volcanic calderas, with dramatic grasslands, rolling green hills, and the active Nakadake crater. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views over the Aso countryside and grazing cattle and horses.

Aso Shrine

  • 25m
One of Japan's oldest shrines, set in the Aso caldera with an impressive two-story romon gate. A peaceful spot surrounded by nature, with a small approach street lined with shops and natural spring water.

Kurokawa Onsen

  • 45m
A picturesque hot-spring town nestled in a wooded river valley, famous for its traditional ryokan inns and nostalgic atmosphere. Stroll the charming streets, enjoy a foot bath, and soak up the timeless onsen-town charm.

Reigando

  • 30m
A serene mountainside cave temple famous as the place where legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi wrote The Book of Five Rings. The approach is lined with hundreds of moss-covered stone statues, creating a mystical atmosphere.

Location

Activity location

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    Kumamoto Castle
    • 1-1 Hommaru, Chuo-ku,
    • 860-0002, Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Yatsushiro Station
    • 1
    • 866-0831, Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, Japan

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