Explore Kumamoto - introducing you to the best places to visit in and around Kumamoto prefecture & northern Kyushu
Explore Kumamoto on a Private or Semi-private small group tour
Offering Personalised & Premium experiences since 2015
- All Explore Kumamoto tours are guided by a professional guide and native English speaker
- The maximum group size is 6 people.
- There is always a choice of places for lunch and I'm happy to advise and cater to any dietary needs.
- Free time is planned into every itinerary, so you have time with your guide and at your own pace
- Private tours and customised experiences can be arranged. (according to availability)
- Family discounts are available, contact me with the ages of your children to get a quote.
- You can request the tour you want on the day you want. (according to availability)
- To see more detailed information about each tour, click on Find out more...
Explore Kumamoto in a spacious and comfortable Toyota Alphard
Explore Kumamoto tours
A selection of great small group day trips from Kumamoto
Deep Dive Tours - the top sights plus some local secrets
Choose from these if you'd like to take it slower and see more of each area
Around Aso Tour
Volcanoes & more! A great day out exploring the Mt Aso region
Takachiho Gorge Tour
Day trip to Japan's most beautiful gorge & birthplace of legend
Kurokawa Onsen Tour
Not just a charming hot spring village, a stunning waterfall & steamy surprise
Double Destination Tours - the best of 2 locations in one day
Choose from these if you'd like to maximise your time and hit the top spots
Explore More Tours - get a little more off the beaten track...
Choose from these if you'd like to get into nature and away from the crowds
choose from these if you'd like to do something a little different...
Tour Availability Calendar
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| 2Unavailable all day | 3Unavailable all day | 4Unavailable all day | 5Around Aso Tour all day 4 places available
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| 6Unavailable all day | 7One Piece statue tour 8 statues all day Full
| 8Unavailable all day | |||
9Takachiho & Aso Tour all day Full
| 10Takachiho & Aso Tour all day2 places available
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| 11Unavailable all day | 12Unavailable all day | 13One Piece statue tour 8 statues all dayFull
| 14Unavailable all day | 15One Piece statue tour 8 statues all dayFull
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| 16Unavailable all day | 17One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details Takachiho Tour all day  Full
| 18One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details | 19Around Aso Tour all day2 places available
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| 20One Piece statue tour 8 statues & Kamishikimi shrine all dayFull
| 21One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details Unavailable all day | 22One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details Unavailable all day | |||
| 23Private Takachiho & Kamishikimi shrine Tour all dayBooked
| 24One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details Private Takachiho Tour all day Booked
| 25One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details Unavailable all day | 26Private Takachiho & Aso Tour all dayBooked
| 27One Piece statue tour 8 statues all day3 places available
| 28Unavailable all day | 29Unavailable all day | |||
| 30Unavailable all day | 31One Piece statue tour 8 statues all dayFull
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*If the date is blank (white background) it can be booked for any tour. Just Contact Explore Kumamoto with your request. If the date has a yellow background it either has a tour running or it is unavailable. (Hover over to see.) If your preferred date is unavailable it may be possible to introduce you to a freelance English speaking guide, contact for details.
Explore Kumamoto Places to visit
Why not get off the beaten track
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"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 Sightseeing Information
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.
Sightseeing
Explore more off the beaten track locations by browsing the Places to visit and Explore by category sections.
Contact me
Get in touch if you have a comment, a question or would like to book a tour
Founded in 2015 Explore Kumamoto tours are proud to have been awarded a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for 2017, 2018 and 2019 and the Travelers’ Choice Award in 2020
