Sample Tours
💰Tour Price:
¥30,000 per person per day, tax included.
This is the standard price for all sample tours.
✅Included in the price:
– Private guide service
– Fuel for transportation
(Transportation is provided as part of the guiding service. This is not a paid transport service, and no transport fees are charged.)
❌Not included:
– Meals
– Travel insurance
– Parking fees
– Expressway tolls
– Admission fees to facilities or attractions
🚗 Pick-up and Drop-off
I will generally pick you up at your hotel by car at the start of the tour and take you back to your hotel at the end.
However, if your hotel is located far from the tour area, I may kindly ask you to meet me at a nearby train station or bus stop closer to the tour location.
Sacred Volcano & Hidden Shrine: A Day in Aso’s Mystical Heart
Places you will visit:
🐂Kusasenri Plateau — a vast grassy plain formed inside a volcanic crater, offering stunning views of Mt. Aso.
🌋Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater — one of the most active volcanic craters in Japan, where you can witness the raw power of nature.
⛩Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine — a mystical forest shrine with moss-covered stone steps, hidden deep in the mountains of Takamori.
💧Shirakawa Springs — a crystal-clear natural spring regarded as one of Japan’s purest water sources.
Legends & Landscapes: A Spiritual Day in Takachiho
Places you will visit:
🌊 Takachiho Gorge — a breathtaking canyon with sheer basalt cliffs and a serene river, where you can enjoy scenic walks and traditional boat rides.
⛩ Takachiho Shrine — an ancient Shinto shrine surrounded by towering cedar trees, known as the spiritual heart of the Takachiho region.
🌄 Amanoiwato Shrine (Nishihongu) — a sacred shrine that enshrines the legendary cave where the sun goddess Amaterasu is said to have hidden herself.
🪨 Amanoyasugawara — a mysterious riverside cave filled with thousands of stacked stones left by visitors making wishes, accessible via a quiet forest path.
Lanterns, Legends & Hot Springs: A Cultural Day in Yamaga
Places you will visit:
🎭 Yachiyoza Theater — a beautifully preserved Meiji-era playhouse built in 1910, featuring intricate wooden architecture and a revolving stage. A rare glimpse into Japan’s theatrical heritage.
🏘️ Yamaga Yumachi Buzenkaido — a charming historical street lined with Edo- and Meiji-era merchant houses.
Here, you’ll stroll through nostalgic townscapes while sampling delicious local treats along the way.
🎐 Yamaga Toro Folk Craft Museum — a cultural museum dedicated to the art of “Yamaga Lanterns,” delicate creations made entirely of washi paper and glue, embodying local craftsmanship and tradition.
If you wish, you can take part in a hands-on experience and create your own miniature Yamaga lantern — a delicate work of art made from just washi paper and glue.
♨️ Sakurayu Public Bath (Yamaga Onsen) — one of the oldest and most elegant public bathhouses in Japan, originally used by feudal lords.
Here, you can take your time to soak and wash away the day’s journey in healing mineral-rich waters.
The Art of Craft: Hands-On Traditions in Kumamoto
Places you will visit:
🎨 Kumamoto International Mingeikan — a folk craft museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing traditional handcrafts from Kumamoto and beyond.
Here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to try your hand at creating Higo-mari—vibrantly colored thread balls that have been cherished in this region for centuries.
🔪 Shozo Hayashi Knife Workshop — a renowned artisan studio specializing in handcrafted kitchen knives.
Known for their lasting sharpness and elegant simplicity, these knives have remained unchanged in quality for generations. You’ll also find them available for purchase on site—an ideal souvenir for anyone who loves to cook.
🏺 Kumamoto Traditional Crafts Center — a spacious and beautifully curated venue that celebrates the full spectrum of Kumamoto’s traditional arts and crafts, from ceramics and textiles to metalwork and bamboo.
It’s the perfect place to discover authentic local craftsmanship under one roof.
🌟 Mitsusuke Higo Zogan Studio — a workshop dedicated to the art of Higo Zogan, a traditional inlay technique using precious metals to create intricate patterns on iron surfaces.
You’ll have a hands-on experience here, creating your own piece of this refined decorative craft—a rare and unforgettable cultural moment.