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Kumamoto: Manga Inking Workshop with Framed Artwork Souvenir

This activity offers an unparalleled opportunity to step behind the scenes of Japan’s manga world by working with official manuscript copies from legendary titles and using the same professional G-pen and ink trusted by top manga artists. Whether you're a devoted fan or simply curious about Japanese pop culture, you’ll create your own beautifully framed masterpiece, receive an exclusive manga starter kit to continue drawing at home, and capture every moment with easy time-lapse recording stands. Combined with gentle support from experienced staff, this immersive, hands-on workshop delivers a rare, authentic, and unforgettable experience you won’t find anywhere else, making it a must-book activity for anyone visiting Japan. Experience Manga Titles - Fist of the North Star (北斗の拳) - City Hunter (シティーハンター) - Keiji of the Flowers (花の慶次 ―雲のかなたに―) - Cat's Eye (キャッツ♥アイ) - Record of Ragnarok (終末のワルキューレ) - Wakakozake (ワカコ酒)

Kumamoto: Manga Inking Workshop with Framed Artwork Souvenir

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Kumamoto: Bar Hopping Food Tour with a Local Guide

What sets this tour apart is the chance to experience Kumamoto’s vibrant nightlife and rich food culture like a local. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you’ll navigate the lively backstreets of Shimotori, exploring authentic izakayas, hidden ramen shops, and specialty spots serving local favorites like basashi, karashi renkon, and a wide variety of regional shochu. Unlike typical food tours, this experience combines cultural insight, culinary discovery, and the warm hospitality Kumamoto is known for. With 1,000 yen included for food and drinks at each stop, it’s the perfect way to eat, drink, and connect with the true spirit of Kumamoto.

Kumamoto: Bar Hopping Food Tour with a Local Guide

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Anniversary Japanese Wedding Photo Plan Japanese Culture

Women will change into plain white wedding kimonos and colorful uchikake kimonos. A professional hairdresser will style your hair in a traditional Japanese hairstyle and apply makeup to match the Japanese hairstyle. Japanese hairstyles are a rare experience. Specialized staff will assist you in dressing. Men will wear crested hakama, the most formal kimono. Enjoy a moment filled with various aspects of Japanese culture. An accompanying photographer will take photos at Suizenji Jojuen Garden, which boasts a 400-year history.

Anniversary Japanese Wedding Photo Plan Japanese Culture

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $2,338

Nagomi Town Satoyama Cycling Tour

Explore the natural and historical cultural spots of Nagomi Town in Kumamoto Prefecture on a guided cycling tour. Visit the Eta Funayama Burial Mound, Higo Minka Village, and the mysterious Tonkararin Tunnel. Meet your guide and set off on your bike to explore the Eta Funayama Burial Mound, a nationally designated historic site built in the late 5th century. Next, head to Higo Minka Village, a collection of traditional houses featuring unique shops and restored old homes. Continue to the mysterious Tonkararin Tunnel, whose creator, purpose, and time of construction remain unknown. Finally, cycle through mountain paths that preserve the original rural scenery of Nagomi Town.

Nagomi Town Satoyama Cycling Tour

Private Overnight Tours with Original Yamaga Lanterns

This plan allows visitors to experience the traditional craft of Yamaga lanterns, followed by a visit to the Hirayama Hot Springs. In the evening, we offer the opportunity to spend a relaxing time in an old house for rent, lighting original Yamaga lanterns and enjoying Yamaga's specialities and Yamaga sake.’ Please enjoy a ‘unique experience’ of staying in an old private house. To make sightseeing more enjoyable, we coordinate visits to Yamaga's sights of interest.

Private Overnight Tours with Original Yamaga Lanterns

2 daysFree Cancellation

Half-Day Water and Prayer Private Journey through Uto Taiko Drums

Discover a private wellness journey that goes beyond traditional sightseeing. This exclusive half-day experience invites you to explore how the people of Uto City in Kumamoto have long connected with nature through the “Amagoi-Daiko,” a drum used in prayers for rain and a good harvest. Ideal for curious travelers seeking meaningful cultural insight and a refreshing reset for both mind and body, this tour offers a rare opportunity to engage with the spiritual heart of Japanese tradition.

Half-Day Water and Prayer Private Journey through Uto Taiko Drums

Price varies by group size

Two-Day Farm Stay and Culinary Adventure

Two-Day Farm Stay and Culinary Adventure

Price varies by group size

Fermentation HAKKO food culture experience tour

A tour to experience the food culture of fermentation (hakko), which has attracted worldwide attention in recent years. You will learn about fermentation at the brewery of Kuma Shochu, which has a history of over 400 years in Hitoyoshi Kuma, make traditional pickles by hand and enjoy learning about ‘mame’ and ‘fermentation’, which have taken root in the local food culture (places visited will be arranged according to customer needs).

Fermentation HAKKO food culture experience tour

3 Days Journey through the home and history of Shochu

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.

3 Days Journey through the home and history of Shochu

from $2,292

Price varies by group size

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