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Kumamoto Shore Excursion

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What to expect

What You'll Get

Kumamoto is a city in Japan that offers many attractions for shore excursions. You can visit the Kumamoto Castle, one of the most impressive castles in Japan, or the Suizenji Garden, a beautiful landscape garden with a miniature Mount Fuji, beautiful Okoshiki coast, Nagabeta Seabed Road, Nabegataki Falls, Sakuranobaba Josaien castle town, and Kumamoto Castle.   


You can also enjoy the local cuisine, such as horse meat sashimi, basashi, or the famous Kumamoto ramen. Kumamoto is a great destination for culture, history and nature lovers.


Our Japan shore excursions are designed by Western destination experts who live in Japan along with local Japanese tour specialists to showcase all the best attractions in Japan and provide a unique understanding of Japan from a Western perspective. In particular, we know where to find cherry blossoms and autumn leaves in Kochi that most cruise lines do not emphasize in their shore excursion programs.  

Highlights

 Due to the time restriction, you may only visit tow or three of the following attractions.


  • View Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in the world.
  • Visit Kumamoto Castle - Admire a Traditional Castle Surrounded by Cherry Blossoms.
  • Tour Sakuranobaba Josaien - Eat and Shop in a Historical Castle Town.
  •  Discover Nagabeta Seabed Road - Drive a Road That Emerges From the Depths of the Sea.

Kumamoto key attractions

Mount Aso (阿蘇山, Asosan)

One of the world's largest calderas, with a diameter of up to 25 kilometers and a circumference of over 100 kilometers, is located in the center of Kyushu. It is formed by Mount Aso, an active volcano that erupted in 2021 and 2016. Mount Aso has several active volcanic peaks, including Mount Nakadake, which has a crater that tourists can visit.

Nagabeta Seabed Road - Drive a Road That Emerges From the Depths of the Sea

 Nagabeta Seabed Road is an undersea road that only opens at certain times of day. When low tide comes, the road is visible, but when high tide comes, only the utility poles and electric wires are visible above the surface. One of Kumamoto's most photographed spots, this mysterious undersea road was built in 1974 for fishermen who cultivate seaweed and shellfish in the Ariake Sea. According to legend, the utility poles that emerge from the water inspired the train line in Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away. 

Kumamoto Castle

 The castle was originally built in 1607 and gives many historical clues on how feudal lords lived during the Edo Period, including examples of architecture of those days.  With about 800 cherry trees, the castle becomes a popular cherry blossoms spot usually in late March and early April. 

Sakuranobaba Josaien Castle Town

 Kumamoto Castle's Sakuranobaba Josaien recreates a Edo Period castle town's atmosphere. There are two parts: Wakuwakuza Museum and Sakura No Koji Shopping Area. At the museum, visitors can watch a samurai show or try on a kimono to learn about Kumamoto's heritage. The shopping area features Kumamoto products and delicacies. You can learn about Kumamoto's culture and history at Sakuranobaba Josaien. 

Kumamoto Shore Excursion Map

TOUR SCHEDULE

The following is a sample schedule.

 Your cruise ship's schedule can determine when you'll call Kumamoto. 


09:00 Depart from Kumamotoi Port and head towards Mt, Aso.

12:00 Kumamto Castle

13:30 Nagabeta Seabed Road 

14:30 Sakuranobaba Josaien

16:30 Return to the Port of Kuamoto.

Private Shore Excursion vs group Shore Excursion

Private Excursion

Private Excursion

Private Excursion

  • Dedicated driver and guide
  • Faster port reception
  • Flexible schedule and customizable itinerary
  • Extra assistance available
  • Instant confirmation of booking
  • Higher but competitive price
  • Private vehicle

Group Excursion

Private Excursion

Private Excursion

  • Small group less than 29 people
  • Meet new friends from all over the world
  • Slow port reception
  • Fixed itinerary and schedule
  • More reasonable price
  • Late confirmation until the group is formed 
  • Larger shared vehicle

service packages in this port

Gold Package - NOT AVAILABLE

Gold Package - NOT AVAILABLE

Gold Package - NOT AVAILABLE

Included: 

  • A private car.
  • A private English-speaking driver.

What you'll get: 

  • Dedicated and full-hearted service to you.
  • Basic generic guidance or introduction of the destination with limited English.
  • Freedom and privacy when touring on your own. 
  • More flexibility of your tour schedules.
  • Significant saving of the tour cost.

What's not covered:

  • Wal

Included: 

  • A private car.
  • A private English-speaking driver.

What you'll get: 

  • Dedicated and full-hearted service to you.
  • Basic generic guidance or introduction of the destination with limited English.
  • Freedom and privacy when touring on your own. 
  • More flexibility of your tour schedules.
  • Significant saving of the tour cost.

What's not covered:

  • Walking with you in the attractions.
  • Professional commentary.
  • Lunch. 


Platinum Package - AVAILABLE

Gold Package - NOT AVAILABLE

Gold Package - NOT AVAILABLE

Included: 

  • A private car.
  • A private English-speaking tour guide.
  • Entrance fees.

What you'll get: 

  • Dedicated and full-hearted service to you.
  • Detailed commentary of the attractions.
  • Flexibility of your tour schedules.  

What's not covered:

  • Lunch. 


Book My Shore Excursions

Please choose between private and small group excursions.
Small Group (Shared Platinum Package)Private (Exclusive Gold or Platinum Package)

Full List of our shore excursions in Japan

Japan

Japan (Cont'd)

Japan (Cont'd)

JAPAN Akita, Aomori, Beppu, Fukuoka, Hakodate, Himeji, Hiroshima, Ishigaki, Kanazawa, Kagoshima, Kobe, Kochi, Kumamoto, Kushiro, Kyoto, Matsuyama, Miyazaki 

Japan (Cont'd)

Japan (Cont'd)

Japan (Cont'd)

Nagasaki, Nagoya, Shimizu Niigata, Osaka New Osaka, Otaru, Sakata, Sasebo, Takamatsu, Naha, Tokyo, Tsuruga, Toyama, Wakayama, Toba, Yatsushiro, Sakaiminato, Yokohama

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Japan (Cont'd)

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Hualien, Kaohsiung, Taipei (Keelung)

South Korea

The Phillipines

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Jeju Island, Busan, Incheon (Seoul), Sokcho

China

The Phillipines

The Phillipines

Tianjin, Shanghai, Hong Kong

The Phillipines

The Phillipines

The Phillipines

Manila, Boracay Island, Puerto Princesa

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