Kumamoto Castle Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

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About the Activity

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.

3 hours

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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Travel Date

Travelers

Adult : 2

Inclusions & Exclusions

enjoying a pleasant exchange with local residents

Food and drink : Tea and coffee. Round-trip transportation expenses to the tour meeting point Costs for food, drinks, and purchases at the shops during the tour

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Kumamoto, JapanMeeting 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.3 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

Meeting around the GOFUKUMACHI tram stop. Under the canopy of the IDETA Eye Clinic.View Location

End point

Liquor storeView Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

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

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketThere are no places in this program that require an admission fee.

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Kumamoto Tour Guided by LocalsCreated on 03 Aug 2023Created on 30 Jul 2024

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