Have a historical experience at a Jokamachi! 1 Day Itinerary for Kumamoto City
We are going to recommend you a one day itinerary that includes all of the major spots of Kumamoto and Kumamoto Castle. While you walk through the Edo Era style of the Jokamachi, or the feudal town surrounding a castle, you can join in on novel modern art experiences or cultural activities. Along with shopping, you can enjoy a lunch filled with Kumamoto specialities, especially horsemeat-based meals!
- DAY1
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- 2018-05-15
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- Kumamoto
- 09:00
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- Kumamoto Castle
- 10:00
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- Kumamoto City Modern Museum
- 11:15
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- Suganoya Hormone
- 13:00
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- Sakuranobaba Johsaien
- 14:30
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- Kumamoto Traditional Crafts Museum
- 16:00
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- Kumamoto
- 09:00
- 15min
- Station
- Start from Kumamoto Station. You can jump on the bus in front of the station or take the tram to Kumamoto Castle.
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- Address
- Kumamoto Pref
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 45min
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- Kumamoto Castle
- 10:00
- 60min
- Castle / Ruins of Castle
- The revived symbol that is Kumamoto Castle. You can see the castle tower and stone wall that survived the earthquake in the two uncovered circular plazas. If you're lucky, you might be able to meet the cordial group of military commanders that helped in the revival. Get your picture taken to commemorate their effort!
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- Address
- Kumamoto Pref. Kumamotoshichuouku Honmaru 1-1
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 15min
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- Kumamoto City Modern Museum
- 11:15
- 75min
- Art Museum
- At Kyushu's first modern museum, you can now have an art experience. From the polka dot style of Yayoi Kusama, to the bright minimalism of James Tareru, you can appreciate their work. A unique exhibition is also the focus. And of course the regular exhibitons also await.
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- Address
- Kumamoto Pref. Kumamotoshichuouku Kamitorichou 2-3 Plums Bear Sun Hall Kaikan 3F
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 30min
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- Suganoya Hormone
- 13:00
- 60min
- Local Cuisine
- If there's one speciality in Kumamoto, it's horsemeat sashimi. Spend an elegant moment at this horsemeat sashimi spot. In the middle of the magnificent nature of Mt. Aso, Suganoya raises its horses with delicate care and compassion resulting in extraordinary freshness. You'll taste this rare savoriness once their hormone melts across your palette.
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- Kumamoto Kumamoto-shi Chuo-ku Shinshigai 2-10 Comfort Hotel Kumamoto 1F
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 30min
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- Sakuranobaba Johsaien
- 14:30
- 75min
- Experience Hall / Accommodation Experience (Training) Facility
- Drop by Kumamoto City and experiece a piece of the city's history through the hot spots! At the Wakuwakuza History and Cultural Experience, you can try on clothes from past generations and participate in the official meeting of feudal lords from the Edo period. Enjoy eating sea urchin croquette or mochi balls while you walk through Sakurano Alley in the Jokamachi.
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- Address
- Kumamoto Pref. Kumamotoshichuouku Ninomaru 1-1
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- Public transportation / Walk
- 15min
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- Kumamoto Traditional Crafts Museum
- 16:00
- 60min
- Museum / Science Museum
- There are about 2000 different traditional crafts made in Kumamoto on display in this museum. You can directly touch and buy the history of this region inside this place. Here you can find furniture full of the warmth of wood and simple textured pottery among many other pieces. Come through and search for a souvenir from Kumamoto to take back.
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- Address
- Kumamoto Pref. Kumamotoshichuouku Chibajoumachi 3-35
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- FINISH
- 17:00
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- DAY1
Based on the introduced itinerary, you can create your original itinerary. In addition, simply add the place you want to go and display the route and time schedule automatically, your itinerary will be completed in no time!
Create your itinerary from this itinerary