Begin your shore excursion by boarding a comfortable coach at the port. Enjoy the convenience of a Chinese-speaking/Janpanese-speaking guide who will provide insights and assistance throughout the journey.
Two optional itineraries
*Kumamoto City Tour:
-Meet at the port at the port and Departure
-Suizenji Jojuen Garden (Approximately 60 mins)
o Introduction: A 300-year-old classical garden embodying Japanese landscape aesthetics, hailed as “the pinnacle of Momoyama-style gardens” — once a retreat for the Hosokawa clan lords during the Edo period.
-Sakurano Baba Johsaien + Kumamoto Castle (Approximately 120 mins)
o Introduction: The ruins of Kumamoto Castle are designated as a Special National Historic Site of Japan, renowned for its majestic castle gates and historical significance.
- Tsuruya Department Store (Approximately 90 mins)
o Highlight: Grab the highly popular Kumamon co-branded products exclusively available at Tsuruya Department Store!
-Return trip and Arrive at the port
*Aso Volcano Tour:
-Meet at the port and depart
-Mount Aso Crater (If the crater is closed, we will visit Aso Volcano Outlook Park instead) 40 mins
o Mount Aso is Japan’s largest active volcanic group and one of the few places in the world where you can view the crater up close.
-Kusasenri (Sightseeing + Lunch,100 mins)
-Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine (60 mins)
-Return journey arrive at the port