Kumamoto Castle is one of Japan's top three castles, and it is a magnificent castle that embodies the strategy and philosophy of samurai from 400 years ago. It is also a symbol of pride and identity for people born and raised in Kumamoto. Inside the castle, a wealth of information about Japanese castles is displayed, and you can head to an observation floor equivalent to about 14 floors above ground. Guided by an expert guide, you'll enjoy fascinating explanations and interactive experiences on this tour.

Highlights:

• Exterior of Kumamoto Castle (Ishigaki, bronze statue of Prince Kato Kiyomasa, etc.)
• A special walkway (located 6 meters above ground, using cypress grown in Kumamoto prefecture)
• Stone walls and remains of Honmaru built by master castle builder Kato Kiyomasa
• Visit the 4th floor (museum) and 6th floor (observation floor) from the basement of the castle tower
• Josaien (souvenir shop, restaurant, Kumamoto Castle Museum “Wakuwaku-za”)

Historic buildings and cityscapes still remain today in the castle town that supported and developed Kumamoto Castle, which was called “impregnable”Furumachi/Shinmachi areaThere is. In this area, you can still feel the breath of history, and you can visit shops and cafes where you can enjoy Japanese and Kumamoto culture. The guide will guide you to hidden famous stores and introduce spots where you can enjoy shopping, tea time, and a casual drink.

Examples of places to visit:

• Organic food stores, long-established Japanese confectionary stores, cafes, Kumamoto's oldest bakery
• Has historySatmo StreetTake a walk
• Nagasaki Jiro Bookstoreand other historic buildings
• A long-established wholesaler that sells traditional Japanese toys
• Kneeling experience(A traditional liquor store where you can enjoy alcohol in the store)

This beautiful garden, which is loved by the citizens of Kumamoto, allows you to enjoy the beauty of Japanese scenery while touring around a large pondRound Trip GardenThat's it. All of the pond's water consists of spring water, and the seasonal scenery attracts visitors. It is a healing space where you can feel the different flavors of each season: cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, autumn leaves, and the silence of winter.

In the parkIzumi ShrineThere is, and you can worship. Also, it was relocated from the Kyoto Imperial Palace“Ancient and Modern Teaching Room”Then, you can enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets while taking in the spectacular view of the Japanese garden (separate admission fee required). It's a special place where you can enjoy silence and calm in a landscape that hasn't changed for over 150 years.

The guide will guide you through the history, culture, appeal, and recommended ways to enjoy the garden in an easy-to-understand manner.

Highlights:

• It recreates a traditional Japanese landscape centered around a pond filled with spring waterRound Trip Garden
• It's in the parkIzumi ShrineWorship
• “Ancient and Modern Teaching Room”(Thatched roof building relocated from Kyoto Imperial Palace)
  　*Optional admission: Matcha and Japanese sweets included
• At the entrance to the garden, there is an old-fashionedGrocery StoreA tasteful landscape lined with