KUMAMOTO | KYUSHU x TOKYO

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.

Getting from Tokyo to KUMAMOTO
All Itineraries
Spots around
Festivals of KUMAMOTO
Local specialty shop

Getting from Tokyo to KUMAMOTO

Route 1

Haneda airport → Aso Kumamoto airport : Approximately 1 hour 35 minutes

Route 2

Tokyo station → Kumamoto station : Approximately 5 hours 50 minutes by Tokaido & Sanyo & Kushu shinkansen

All Itineraries

10 Day Sake Brewery Crawl Tour

KYUSHU × TOKYO

After 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.

Enjoy these delicious local libations to their fullest with perfectly paired local dishes.
Feeling the Mysteries of Nature in Tokyo and Kyushu

KYUSHU × TOKYO

This 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.
A journey to explore traditions and innovative culture

KYUSHU × TOKYO

In Japan, you can see traditional culture that has been passed down through generations, alongside culture that continues to evolve innovatively.

On this journey, explore new and old culture and arts in Tokyo, the capital of Japan.

In the Kyushu region, including the prefectures of Oita, Fukuoka, and Kumamoto, immerse yourself in a wide range of natural, historical, and cultural attractions, and experience them with your eyes, ears, and taste buds.
THE ABDITORY

KUMAMOTO × TOKYO

New discoveries await in the nostalgic shopping district of Yanesen, where the atmosphere of Tokyo’s old Shitamachi remains. In Kumamoto is Japan’s foremost hot spring destination, Uchimaki Onsen, a hot spring paradise where you can experience springs of different water qualities. Discover its charm.
WILDNESS & STILLNESS

KUMAMOTO × TOKYO

Take a walk through a traditional Japanese garden at nature-rich Rikugi-en Garden, a strolling garden featuring manmade hills and a central pond, before heading off for a tour of Aso Volcano Crater, a uniquely Japanese natural locale with many different faces. See with your own eyes the grandeur and strength of nature.