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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| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |||
1Takachiho Tour all day Full
| 2Unavailable all day | 3One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details Around Aso Tour all day  2 places available
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| 4One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details Unavailable all day | 5One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details Unavailable all day | |||||
| 6Around Aso Tour all dayFull
| 7One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details Takachiho & Aso Tour all day  1 place available
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| 8Samurai swords full day all day 4 places available
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| 9Unavailable all day | 10One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details Takachiho, Aso & Kamishikimi shrine tour all day Private - booked | 11One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details | 12One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details | |||
| 13Takachiho & Aso Tour all dayFull
| 14Unavailable all day | 15One Piece statue tour & Kamishikimi shrine all day 1 place available
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| 16One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details -------------------- Takachiho Tour all day Full
| 17One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details -------------------- | 18One Piece statue tour 8 statues all dayFull
| 19Unavailable all day | |||
| 20Takachiho & Aso Tour all dayFull
| 21One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details | 22One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details | 23Takachiho & Aso Tour all day4 places available
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| 24One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details Takachiho & Aso Tour all day Private = booked
| 25One piece tour / Aso tour all day With English speaking driver Up to 3 people Contact for details Unavailable all day | 26One Piece statue tour 8 statues all day4 places available
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| 27 | 28 | 29Golden week - Unavailable all day | 30Golden week - Unavailable all day | ||||||
*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
