Kumamoto TNC Featured Course: Discover the Enchanting Scenery of Kumamoto

Special Lunch: The Ultimate Kumamoto Meat Feast

Experience an exclusive HIS menu at Hakusuinokura! Savor a BBQ tasting featuring Akaushi Beef, horse meat, and chicken, along with our renowned melt-in-your-mouth Akaushi "Yaki-Shabu."

This sustainable "Farm-to-Table" meal highlights Aso’s renowned Red Wagyu and locally sourced rice, both cultivated using the area’s pure spring water. Enjoy a truly lavish taste of Kumamoto!

The "Ghibli-esque" Forest: Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine

Explore one of Japan’s most enchanting hidden treasures, celebrated for its ethereal beauty. Stroll through a mossy forest adorned with 97 ancient stone lanterns that guide you to a place of total tranquility.

Be sure to see the Ugetoiwa (The Pierced Rock) located behind the shrine. This massive natural archway represents the ability to overcome any obstacle. It’s a renowned "power spot" for individuals aiming for success in academics, athletics, or business. Discover the enchantment where nature intertwines with mythology!

Discover Kusasenrigahama: Aso’s Scenic Highland

Take in the stunning vistas of Kusasenrigahama, a sprawling prairie situated 1,100 meters above sea level. From horses grazing to the smoking Nakadake Crater, it provides a vivid perspective on nature’s might.

As early summer arrives, the land awakens from its winter slumber, blanketing the area in a vibrant green. With numerous cafes and shops to visit, it’s an ideal location to unwind and appreciate the refreshing mountain air of Aso!

The New Sensational "Ribbon Soft-Serve"

Delight in the perfect combination of fluffy and rich! Our "Ribbon Soft" features fresh Aso milk and is entirely natural, containing no additives or preservatives. Its secret? A light-as-air texture that dissolves instantly while delivering a rich, creamy flavor. Not only is it delectable, but its adorable ribbon shape also makes it a must-have for your travel selfies!

Highlights

• Exclusive Mini-bus Access: Travel to a secluded waterfall that cannot be reached by larger coaches.
• Experience the pinnacle of natural rejuvenation and immerse yourself in the "negative ions" using all five senses!

Itinerary

• 8:00 Meeting at the Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
• 8:15 Depart from Kumamto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
• Nabegataki Falls (Stopover / Approx. 80 mins) ※Please note: You will transfer to a minibus at "Michi-no-Eki" Oguni Yu Station.
• Lunch at Shirakizu no Kura (Local Cuisine / Approx. 70 mins)
• Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine (Stopover / Approx. 45 mins)
• Kusasenri Prairie (Free Leisure Walk / Approx. 45 mins)
• New Aso Grand Bridge Observatory "Yo-Muhl" Taste the Special "Ribbon" Ice Cream at Kibaco Natural Soft Serve Shop (Stopover: Approx. 30 mins)
• 18:40 Arrive at Kumamto Sakuramachi Bus terminal

Price Details

Included

• Lunch
• Japanese guide
• Bus
• Admission fee

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned
• Personal expenses

Important Information

Depending on the number of participants, the tour may operate using a mid-size bus, a small bus, or a jumbo taxi.

Due to traffic or weather conditions on the day, the schedule or sightseeing locations may be subject to slight changes. Thank you for your understanding.

Please be sure to arrive on time at each meeting point.

Depending on traffic conditions, you may have to wait briefly at each boarding location.

Travel time may vary depending on traffic or weather. Thank you for your understanding.

For your safety, please wear your seatbelt while the vehicle is in motion.

Smoking is prohibited inside the bus. Thank you for your cooperation.

The bus may be used for other tours, so leaving luggage on board is not permitted. Large items such as suitcases also cannot be stored.

To operate efficiently, the order of the itinerary may change after departure.

After the check-in time closes, the staff will depart based on their judgment. Please be punctual.

If arrival is significantly delayed and you need to use a taxi or stay overnight, we are unable to cover any related costs.

The bus is not equipped with a restroom.

The drop-off point may differ from the meeting location.

Pets are not allowed on the tour.

Seating on the bus will be assigned by our company.

In the event of unavoidable circumstances such as disasters or accidents that prevent operation, the tour may be changed or canceled by noon on the day before departure. We will contact you by phone if this occurs.

Purchase Notice

This tour is conducted in Japanese. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translation device (Pocketalk).

Participants are required to bring their own smartphone with an internet connection and earphones (optional for audio translation).

If the minimum number of participants is not met between 14 and 7 days before departure, the tour will be canceled. We will notify you by email, so please make sure to check it.

If the tour becomes non-operational after you have booked and paid, the tour fee will be refunded.

Guests under 20 years old must have parental consent.

For groups with an odd number of participants, please note that you may be seated next to another guest on the bus.

Meal contents are subject to change without prior notice.

Due to traffic congestion or other factors, the stay time at each stop may be shortened.

Seat selection is not available.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel on after the tour start time, will charge 100%

• 11 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 10 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 50% cancellation fee