Kumamoto Prefecture
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Private Amakusa National Park E-bike Ride Tour with Guide
Guided tour by electric bicycle through the spectacular scenery of Amakusa Treasure Island in Unzen Amakusa National Park Do you know e-bike? E-bike riding tours are a popular activity both in Japan and overseas. It is a vehicle that allows you to enjoy nature and culture in a sustainable and wellness way. The electric assist helps your leg strength, so you can easily climb steep slopes and long slopes. Therefore, people who are not confident in their physical strength or women can enjoy a scenic drive that can be reached by bicycle without overdoing it. We have developed a new point and created a new tour here in Amakusa Takarajima. A sense of accomplishment in transportation that cannot be obtained by car. You can directly feel the atmosphere of nature. Enjoy a new Amakusa sightseeing while moving on your own feet on an E-bike.
5.0(1)
2h 30m
Kumamoto Prefecture
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$64
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Kumamoto Shochu Distillery Tour
Explore the 400-year-old tradition of Kuma Shochu, a rice-based distilled spirit recognized as a Geographical Indication, during a guided walking tour through Hitoyoshi. Visit historic and modern distilleries, meet master distillers, and enjoy tastings of this cultural symbol that blends nature, craftsmanship, and Japanese tradition. Kuma Shochu: Japan’s Hidden Gem of Rice Distillation Kuma Shochu is a rice-based distilled spirit that has been produced in this region for over 400 years. Recognized as a Geographical Indication (GI), it is crafted using traditional techniques passed down for generations, drawing pure water from the Kuma River. Deeply tied to the region's identity, Kuma Shochu represents the harmony of nature, craftsmanship, and culture. Today, local distilleries are working to share this heritage globally while preserving its artisanal roots, making it a symbol of Japanese tradition with international appeal.
5.0(1)
3 Hours - 4 Hours
Kumamoto Prefecture
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$96
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Whisky Tasting Experience in Yamaga
Sparking the popularity of Japanese whiskey in recent years, and recognized worldwide for its high quality, this distillery specializing in malt whiskey opened in 2021 with technical support from Kagoshima Prefecture’s Honbo Sake Brewery. Utilizing the benefits of Yamaga’s rich natural climate, we are pursuing a beautiful, gorgeous flavor and noble depth. It is a remarkable up-and-coming distillery that aspires to create single malt that will captivate people around the world.
1 Hour
Kumamoto Prefecture
- Private tour
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$26
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Local Cuisine Cooking Class –the Rich Flavors of the Kuma Valley
-Secrets of Japanese Home Cooking in the Kuma Valley The Kuma Basin’s abundant natural environment has long supported a rich food culture, where fresh river fish, mountain vegetables, and rice from fertile fields are staples of everyday meals. This experience focuses on the essence of Japanese home cooking, revealing the subtle techniques and cultural wisdom behind each dish. Guided by Sechan, a lively local chef with deep roots in the community, you'll discover how ordinary ingredients are transformed into nourishing, beautiful meals — a tradition quietly passed from generation to generation. Through hands-on learning and storytelling, you'll connect not just with the cuisine, but with the spirit of rural Japanese life.
3 Hours
Kumamoto Prefecture
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$99
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Yachiyoza Theater Premium Dining
We offer a special night to privately enjoy the Yachiyoza Theater, an Important Cultural Property of Japan. For this day, some special seats have been set up in a historical space where nostalgia and splendor coexist. Enjoy a dinner made with local ingredients while watching traditional performing arts passed down in the region. [Highlights] - Private use of Yachiyo-za, a playhouse built in 1910. - Special dinner menus by popular local restaurants just for the occasion - Viewing of traditional Japanese performing arts handed down in the region - Before dinner, a guided tour inside the Yachiyo-za building is also offered.
3 Hours
Kumamoto Prefecture
- Private tour
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$160
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Two-Day Farm Stay and Culinary Adventure
Explore the region’s rich culinary heritage through an unforgettable two-day experience that combines a Samurai Breakfast Hike with an immersive cooking class and farm stay with the renowned local chef, “Sechan.”
2 Days
Kumamoto Prefecture
- Private tour
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$237
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SL Hitoyoshi and Terroir Dining Tour
In this tour, you will experience the pairing of ‘ichigu-unaju’ (eel stew) from a famous restaurant in Hitoyoshi City with Kuma tea, a local speciality, while cruising down the Kuma River, a precious natural resource of Hitoyoshi City, and then visit a restored steam locomotive (SL Hitoyoshi) and the only working stone engine house in Japan, built in 1911 (Meiji 44), which was used as a The tour is guided by a guide who was involved in the operation of the SL at the time.You will also enjoy a full-course lunch, which was developed especially for this tour, at a stylish restaurant in a converted warehouse next to Okoba Station on the Hisatsu Line, the only station in Japan with a switchback in the loop line, and which makes the most of the bounty of the Kuma River.
6h 30m
Kumamoto Prefecture
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$352
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3 Days Journey through the home and history of Shochu
This tour takes you around the nature-rich Kuma region to experience the bounty of the 700-year-old Sagara Clan. Visitors can deeply experience the charm of this region through a variety of activities, including a walk along the clear Kuma River, a cooking class using local ingredients, and an electric bicycle tour of the countryside. You will also have the opportunity to visit the world-famous Kuma shochu brewery, enjoy the spectacular view from the historic castle ruins, and experience kobujutsu (ancient martial arts). We also offer special programs to experience firsthand the 700-year history of the Sagara Clan. We hope you will find your own special experience on this trip that traces the nature, food, history, and the footsteps of the Sagara Clan in Kuma.
3 Days
Kumamoto Prefecture
- Private tour
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$2,208
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Wine Tasting Experience in Yamaga
Built from the ground up with the passion of the winemakers and growers, the pursuit of the highest quality has resulted in an array of great wines. Limited edition, award-winning wines that can only be tasted at Kikuka Winery, using grapes from our own vineyards and carefully selected grapes that we started growing in 2018. Also on the premises is AIRA RIDGE, a collection of signature delicacies and specialties from Yamaga City.
1 Hour
Kumamoto Prefecture
- Private tour
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$26
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Kuma Shochu Tours Uncover the Legacy of Japan’s Oldest Spirit
Guided walking tour of Hitoyoshi, including ancient castle remnants and the blacksmith district. Tastings at historic and modern distilleries and foot onsen Embark on a guided walking journey through two contrasting distilleries – a historic Meiji-era brewery and a leading global producer – where you’ll savor the rich flavors of Kuma Shochu. Discover the cultural treasures of Hitoyoshi on foot, including ancient castle remnants and the artisanal charm of the blacksmith district. For a truly exclusive experience, upgrade to the 007 Experience and gain access to Daniel Craig’s Shochu Aging Room, where you’ll sample the same premium shochu enjoyed by the iconic actor.
4 Hours
Kumamoto Prefecture
- Private tour
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$141
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Sake Tasting Experience in Yamaga
Chiyonosono Sake Brewery is a historic sake brewery that started producing sake in 1896. Its sake, which is made with the desire to enrich the mind of the drinker, has won numerous awards and received high praise both domestically and internationally.
1 Hour
Kumamoto Prefecture
- Private tour
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$26
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Experience making ginger syrup and sauce at Ginger Grill Stay Yatsushiro
Camping experience while listening to the sound of clear streams in the production area of Yatsushiro ginger Cooking experience using Yatsushiro ginger is safe for beginners with recipes Ginger syrup making experience and ginger sauce making experience are experiences that participants can enjoy together. Camping in nature, where you can lose track of time, is a repeat activity
2 Hours
Kumamoto Prefecture
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
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$224
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