Kumamoto Castle Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour is a delightful 3-hour journey through Kumamoto Castle Town, guided by a local expert well-versed in the history and culture of Japan and Kumamoto. While strolling through streets rich in history and tradition, we will visit shops dedicated to preserving historical heritage for future generations. This tour offers enjoyable interactions with the guide while experiencing the culture of the castle town, enjoying food, drinks, and conversations.

The itinerary includes visits to organic food shops, Japanese sweets stores, and coffee shops. In the "Shinmachi" area, we will explore Nagasaki Jiro Shoten, Japan's second oldest bakery (the oldest in Kumamoto), and Yoshida Shouka-do, located along the historic Satsuma Road. Additionally, we will shop at Muroya, a traditional Japanese toy wholesaler, and Fukushiro-ya, a Japanese-style sake shop and bar.

※After booking, the guide can adjust the tour's start time as much as possible.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Guided tour for 3 hours with one guide.

Round-trip transportation expenses to the tour meeting point Costs for food, drinks, and purchases at the shops during the tour

What To Expect

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.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Kumamoto Castle Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Interesting day in Kumamoto
zanychen,
Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tomiko san was our guide and made the experience come to life for us as she showed us around, she was so cheerful and full of interesting information about the history of Kumamoto castle and the town itself. We enjoyed a delicious duck soba lunch together.
Delightful guide of Kumamoto
Bronny59,
Nov 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour of Kumamoto. Our guide was delightful & and a pleasure to meet. She is very proud of her home town. We walked around the streets of Kumamoto learning about its history & culture. A most informative & interesting couple of hours.
Amazing tour of the town and the castle!
epicurean321,
Jun 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
Hidden treasures in Kumamoto
michaelat777,
Aug 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful walking tour, visiting Kumamoto’s hippest shops and cafes, all in beautifully restored Edo era buildings. With two charming, well informed guides.