Kumamoto Castle Town: 3-Hour Historic Walking Tour with Local Guide

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Kumamoto Castle Town on this 3-hour walking tour. Explore historic streets, visit local shops, and indulge in delicious food and drinks while supporting the community.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kumamoto - 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 grocery store, 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 Bookstore and Yoshida Shokado. Shopping at Kinomoto-ya (Japanese traditional toy wholesaler), and experiencing KAKUUCHI at Fukushiro-ya (traditional KAKUUCHI liquor store. A KAKUUCHI is a (combined) liquor store 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.
What's Included
  • Interacting with friendly locals
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

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.

Location
Gofukumachi
Meeting around the GOFUKUMACHI tram stop. Under the canopy of the IDETA Eye Clinic.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Epicurean321
Jun 3, 2024
Amazing tour of the town and the castle! - Excellent tour with Tommy around Kumamoto and the Kumamoto Castle! She was knowledgeable and insightful about the community in which she grew up in. Loved the stops along the way. Tommy went above and beyond to help me find some family history. She’s a gem and would highly recommend her for this tour!
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Michaelat777
Aug 18, 2023
Hidden treasures in Kumamoto - Beautiful walking tour, visiting Kumamoto’s hippest shops and cafes, all in beautifully restored Edo era buildings. With two charming, well informed guides.
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