Explore Kumamoto

Explore Kumamoto - Introducing you to the best places to visit in and around Kumamoto prefecture!

Explore Kumamoto Guide

Hi! I’m Helen I provide a range of one day guided small group tours to the top sightseeing areas in Kumamoto prefecture as well as some more off the beaten track locations.  

To help you plan your trip to this beautiful area of northern Kyushu, Japan there is also useful infomation about the best places to visit, including Kumamoto City as well as the top sightseeing areas of Aso, Kurokawa Onsen and Takachiho Gorge and blogs about many more off the beaten track spots.

"This day was truly the climax we hoped for our holidays in Kyushu. We had an amazing time with Helen, seeing the most beautiful spots and hearing all the stories she tells so wonderfully." 
October 2020
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Explore Kumamoto: Find out more about visiting the Kumamoto region

About Kumamoto

Find out more about why you should visit Kumamoto! What to see, when to visit and how to get around.

One Day Tours

Explore Kumamoto offers a range of 5 star rated small group, customisable and private tours in English

Sightseeing

Explore more off the beaten track locations by browsing the Places to visit and Explore by category sections.

Contact Us

Get in touch if you have a comment, a question or would like to book a tour

Tour Availability Calendar

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14 15Takachiho Tour all day
Full
16One Piece statue tour 8 statues all day
Full
17Unavailable all day
18Samurai swords full day all day
1 place available
19Unavailable all day
20Unavailable all day
21Unavailable all day
22Takachiho Tour all day
Full
23One Piece statue tour 8 statues all day
Full
24Kikuchi Gorge & Aso Tour all day
Full
25Unavailable all day
26Unavailable all day
27One Piece statue tour 8 statues all day
Full
28Unavailable all day
29Private One Piece statue tour 8 statues all day
Full
30Private Takachiho, Aso & Kamishikimi shrine Tour all day
Full
31Unavailable all day
     

*If the date is blank it can be booked for any tour. Just Contact Explore Kumamoto with your request. (I only have capacity for 3 or 4 tours a week. But if the date is unavailable it may be possible to introduce you to a freelance guide.)

Explore Kumamoto Places to visit
Why not get off the beaten track

What is the best summer day out in Kumamoto?

Kumamoto is known for it's oh so hot and humid summers but here are a few great places where the locals go to escape the heat...

Kikuchi gorge waterfall kikuchi gorge and kurokawa onsen tour
Kikuchi Gorge - the cool waters, cascades and green forest act as a natural airconditioner
Beautiful Kumamoto view,EKusasenri Eboshi dake reflection in water summertime
Kusasenri plateau on Mount Aso -escape the humidity at over 1300 m altitude
kids at swimming spot
Senjokawara Swimmimg spot - a family friendly spot to splash around

The Mt Aso and Kikuchi Gorge tour takes you to both Kikuchi Gorge and Kusasenri and if you’d like to go for a paddle or swim in the river too I recommend Senjokawara in Kikuchi. Contact me if you’d like a private or customised tour to all three!

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