Kumamoto Essential Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Half-Day City Tour Featuring Kumamoto's Key Attractions

This half-day tour efficiently combines the representative spots in Kumamoto. You can visit Kumamoto Castle, Wakuwaku-za, Suizenji Jojuen Garden, Shimotori & Kamitori shopping streets, and Kumamon Square all in one go. It's perfect for first-time visitors to Kumamoto, allowing you to experience all the must-see places. The route uses buses and streetcars, so you can simply follow along without worrying about transportation. A guide will accompany you, making it more than just a sightseeing tour where you take pictures and pass by. You'll hear and understand Kumamoto's history, culture, and anecdotes. From the history of Kumamoto Castle and the story of its restoration after the 2016 earthquake to the Wakuwaku-za experience that incorporates local culture, we'll cover aspects that are easy to miss when traveling alone. Conducted in English and Korean, this tour is accessible even for travelers who are not fluent in Japanese.

Tour Highlights

✅All-in-one Package for Kumamoto's Key Spots
Explore Kumamoto's representative attractions in one day, from Kumamoto Castle to Wakuwaku-za, Suizenji Jojuen, Shimotori/Kamitori, and Kumamon Square.
✅Story Tour with English/Korean Guide
A guide fluent in English and Korean will accompany you, explaining the castle's history, earthquake recovery stories, and local culture. It's a city tour that you can enjoy while understanding, not just seeing.
✅Garden Healing + Ramen & Shopping in the Shopping Streets
Stroll through the traditional Japanese garden at Suizenji Jojuen and change the atmosphere with ramen lunch and shopping in Shimotori/Kamitori to feel the vibrancy of the city.
✅Visit Kumamon's Holy Land, Chance to Get Goods
Visit Kumamon Square to browse Kumamon goods and pick up souvenirs. If you're lucky, you might even have the happy moment of meeting Kumamon in person.
※Kumamon may not always appear.
✅Includes Admission Fee + Transportation + 800 Yen Ramen Coupon
Includes major admission fees, city tour bus & streetcar transportation, and an 800 yen ramen coupon, so you can relax and enjoy without worrying about separate calculations.
✅Complete Your Memorable Photos with Kimono/Yukata Rental
If you rent a kimono/yukata as an option, you can take photos full of 'local vibes' in front of Kumamoto Castle and in the garden. Highly recommended for couples, friends, and family trips!


Tour Course at a Glance

• Kumamoto Castle
  └ Stroll around the castle & listen to historical stories

• Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwaku-za
  └ Understand Kumamoto culture through interactive exhibitions

• Suizenji Jojuen Garden
  └ Stroll through the traditional Japanese garden & enjoy matcha tea time (optional)

• Shimotori / Kamitori Shopping Streets
  └ Use the 800 yen ramen coupon & enjoy free shopping

• Kumamon Square
  └ Shop for Kumamon goods & meet Kumamon if you're lucky

※ The above route and time required may vary depending on local circumstances.