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The area surrounding Kumamoto Castle is home to a historic town steeped in culture.
Revitalized townhouse after the disaster Daily goods store 'KIYONAGA HONTEN'
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You can enjoy the alcoholic beverages you purchase right here in our store, in a traditional Japanese "kakuuchi" style.
At 'Matsuishi' bakery, there are many varieties of bread.

Kumamoto Castle Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

By Kumamoto Tour Guided by Locals
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$156 per adult
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  • 3h
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Overview

This tour, led by a local guide, takes you on a delightful 3-hour journey through Kumamoto Castle Town. As we wander its historic streets brimming with traditions, we'll visit shops dedicated to preserving the town's heritage for future generations. The tour promises a memorable time of eating, drinking, and chatting, fostering enjoyable exchanges with locals and our guide while immersing in the castle town's culture and giving back to the community. Our itinerary includes visits to organic food shops, Japanese sweets stores, coffee shops, and more. In the “Shinmachi” area, we'll explore Japan's second oldest bakery (Kumamoto's oldest), Nagasaki Jiro Shoten, and Yoshida Shouka-do, lining the ancient Satsuma Road. Additionally, we'll shop at Muroya, a traditional Japanese toy wholesaler, and shopping at Fukushiro-ya, a traditional Japanese-style sake shop and bar.

Activity location

  • Kumamoto
    • Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gofukumachi
    • 1 Chome
    • 860-0035, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan

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Kumamoto Castle Town Walking Tour with Local Guide
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 1:30 pm
Price details
AU$156.18 x 2 AdultsAU$312.36
Total
Price is AU$312.36
Until Fri, 20 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedenjoying a pleasant exchange with local residents
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedReturn transport expenses to the tour meeting point Costs for food, drinks, and purchases at the shops during the tour

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kumamoto
  • 3h
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 supermarket, 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 Bookshop and Yoshida Shokado. Shopping at Kinomoto-ya (Japanese traditional toy wholesaler), and experiencing KAKUUCHI at Fukushiro-ya (traditional KAKUUCHI off-licence. A KAKUUCHI is a (combined) off-licence 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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKumamoto
    • Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGofukumachi
    • 1 Chome
    • 860-0035, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan

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