2 days3 Days Journey through the home and history of Shochu
New3 daysKumamoto PrefecturePrivate tour
Length
3 days
Itinerary
3 days planned
Group
Private
Guides
Chinese (Taiwan), Japanese
Overview
This tour takes you around the nature-rich Kuma region to experience the bounty of the 700-year-old Sagara Clan. Visitors can deeply experience the charm of this region through a variety of activities, including a walk along the clear Kuma River, a cooking class using local ingredients, and an electric bicycle tour of the countryside. You will also have the opportunity to visit the world-famous Kuma shochu brewery, enjoy the spectacular view from the historic castle ruins, and experience kobujutsu (ancient martial arts). We also offer special programs to experience firsthand the 700-year history of the Sagara Clan. We hope you will find your own special experience on this trip that traces the nature, food, history, and the footsteps of the Sagara Clan in Kuma.
Day by day itinerary
1Taste local food and Shochu⌄
BBQ lunch on the water on a traditional wooden boat (local beef)
Guided walking tour of shochu (including a visit to the exclusive shochu aging cellar)
Shochu Pairing Dinner
Aoi Aso Shrine Night Walk (optional)
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Over night at Hitoyoshi Onsen Ayunosato
2Enjoy local scenery by riding e-bike⌄
E-bike food tour, including tea time at a tea plantation, lunch at Ganko Tofu, and shopping at a local farmer’s market
Local cooking experience and have dinner
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Overnight at Ryuukinka no sato
3Taisha-ryu Kenjutsu Experience⌄
Hike to Takayama Castle Ruins Observation Deck and have breakfast at Takayama Castle Ruins Observation Deck
Taisha-ryu Kenjutsu Experience at Zen temple
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch
What's included
- ✓2 nights accommodation
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Dedicated cab pickup from Kagoshima Airport to the dismissal point on Day 3
- ✓Interpretation guide
Not included
- ✕Personal expenses during the tour
Good to know
Starts: Please come to the reception desk.
Ends: We will see you off at Shin-Yatsushiro station.
Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Requirements: Able to ride a bike, over 152cm tall, under 120kg
From
$2,231
