OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Model Courses

1 Night 2 Days

Meadow Drive Kumamoto Castle and Aso Tour

Kumamoto CityAso area NatureExperienceHot springsDriving

Day 1 12:00 departure Kumamoto Station

By car [about 15 minutes]

12:15 Arrival Josaien [Lunch]

Sakuranobaba Johsaien is a facility for tourism and cultural exchange. 
It consists of “The Wakuwakuza History and Cultural Experience” and “The Sakuranokouji Shopping Arcade.” 
In Wakuwakuza, you can learn about the history of Kumamoto with interactive and virtual exhibits.
The shopping arcade is modelled after a castle town from 300 years ago and has over 20 stores. At these stores you can try local specialty foods and buy souvenirs.

Volunteer tour guides are available at the Tourism Information Center and will be happy to tell you about the area.

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Address
1-1-1 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City Kumamoto Prefecture

Detail

By walk [about 5 minutes]

13:30 Arrival Kumamoto Castle

By car [about 2 hours]

16:30 Arrival El Patio Ranch

Island Resort Aso is an accommodation in the greenish field of El Patio Ranch.
The room has a concept of the time of Native American and cowboy. When looking from the window in the room, you will find a great view and the star-stubbed sky at night.
Clean water, air, and dishes with Aso’s specialities… It is sure that you are satisfied with the full of treasure. If you enjoy the both horse riding and staying, “Trecking stay” package is suitable for you.

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Address
2305-1 Ichinomiyamachi Sanno, Aso City Kumamoto Prefecture

Detail

By car [about 30 minutes]

17:30 Arrival Kurokawa Onsen [Lodging location]

Kurokawa Onsen, at an elevation of 700meters, is renowned as one of the most popular hot spring spots in Japan. Each Onsen Ryokan(inns) has different attractive open-air bath, Rotenburo.
You can purchase “Tegata”, a wooden pass, as bath charges for 3 different open-air baths you chose.
When strolling around, “Yurutto coupon” is recommended. It is 500 yen, a book of 6 coupons, and it is available at shops which sell sweets and croquettes. The coupon and “Tegata” can be purchased at Kazenoya, a Tourism Center.

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Address
Kurokawa, Manganji, Minamioguni Town, Aso County Kumamoto Prefecture

Detail

Day 2: 8:50 departure Kurokawa Onsen

By car [about 10 minutes]

9:00 Arrival Seiryu (clear stream) forest

By car [about 30 minutes]

11:30 Arrival Ikeyama water source

By car [about 1 hour 10 minutes]

13:00 Arrival Takamori Dengaku no Sato (Lunch)

By car [about 10 minutes]

14:00 Arrival Takamori Spring Park

By car [about 1 hour 40 minutes]

16:10 Arrival Kumamoto Station