Kumamoto Prefecture is located in central Kyushu and is a convenient jumping off point for sightseeing in Kyushu.
Kumamoto also boasts the world's largest caldera at Aso, which is a must-see.
You can also enjoy walks and horseback riding on the Kusa Senrigahama grasslands in the basin surrounded by the mountains.
There are lots of other attractions, such as historical shrines and hands-on leisure experiences, to bring you closer to nature.
Kumamoto is also a hot spring heaven, with hot springs for you to enjoy throughout the prefecture, such as nationally renown hot spring town Kurokawa Onsen and the charming Tsuetate Onsen.
Food-wise, Kumamoto offers low-calorie, low-cholesterol, healthy raw horsemeat (basashi), the local Aso Takamori dish Takamori dengaku (grilled skewers with miso), and bountiful rice, fruit, and vegetables grown in its rich groundwater.
Kumamoto's nature also offers up meat and fish.
It is a delicious feast for the senses no matter what you choose.
Kumamoto also boasts the world's largest caldera at Aso, which is a must-see.
You can also enjoy walks and horseback riding on the Kusa Senrigahama grasslands in the basin surrounded by the mountains.
There are lots of other attractions, such as historical shrines and hands-on leisure experiences, to bring you closer to nature.
Kumamoto is also a hot spring heaven, with hot springs for you to enjoy throughout the prefecture, such as nationally renown hot spring town Kurokawa Onsen and the charming Tsuetate Onsen.
Food-wise, Kumamoto offers low-calorie, low-cholesterol, healthy raw horsemeat (basashi), the local Aso Takamori dish Takamori dengaku (grilled skewers with miso), and bountiful rice, fruit, and vegetables grown in its rich groundwater.
Kumamoto's nature also offers up meat and fish.
It is a delicious feast for the senses no matter what you choose.
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Getting from Tokyo to KUMAMOTO
Route 1
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Haneda airport → Aso Kumamoto airport : Approximately 1 hour 35 minutes
Route 2
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Tokyo station → Kumamoto station : Approximately 5 hours 50 minutes by Tokaido & Sanyo & Kushu shinkansen
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KYUSHU × TOKYOAfter experiencing izakaya bar culture in Tokyo, this journey will take you to sake breweries in Kyushu to allow you to more deeply experience Japanese alcohol.Kyushu is known as a "paradise for drinkers” where high-quality alcohol is produced, and visitors can obtain a variety of delicious local creations such as shochu, sake, craft beer, and even wine.
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KYUSHU × TOKYOThis journey will take you to Mt. Takao in Tokyo, which is easily accessible from the city center and visited by many tourists, and to a wealth of naturally and spiritually fascinating spots in Kyushu. The breathtakingly beautiful and mysterious scenery created by nature, along with the majesty of the Earth, are full of surprises and excitement. This journey will take you on a luxury trip that will heal and refresh your body and mind.
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