Spirits, Scenic River & Sacred Heritage: Premium Hitoyoshi Kuma Shochu Day Tour with Local Comedian Masashi Yasui
Seeking an authentic, laughter-filled escape in Kumamoto? This exclusive 1-day guided journey invites you deep into Hitoyoshi Kuma, the historic heartland of traditional Kuma Shochu. Guided by beloved local comedian Masashi Yasui, craft your very own unique oak-aged shochu at a historic distillery, soak in relaxing footbaths, glide along the scenic Kuma River, and explore a 1,200-year-old National Treasure shrine. Experience the rich heritage, vibrant local food culture, and warm spirit of Hitoyoshi through unforgettable storytelling and hilarious local insights.
Chọn mục
Private Plan for 1 Person From JR Hitoyoshi Station
Private Plan for 2 or 3 People From JR Hitoyoshi Station
Private Plan for 4 or 5 People From JR Hitoyoshi Station
Private Plan for 6 to 8 People From JR Hitoyoshi Station
Private Plan for 1 Person From JR Kumamoto Station
Private Plan for 2 or 3 People From JR Kumamoto Station
Private Plan for 4 or 5 People From JR Kumamoto Station
Private Plan for 6 to 8 People From JR Kumamoto Station
Điểm nổi bật
・Craft your own unique oak-aged shochu at the historic Oishi Distillery and enjoy immersive distillery tours. ・Travel with popular local comedian Masashi Yasui, who brings the journey to life with hilarious local insights, warm hospitality, and mini-lectures on Kuma Shochu. ・Experience a rich variety of local activities, including a footbath experience at Sengetsu Shuzo and a scenic cruise along the Kuma River. ・Explore iconic cultural landmarks, such as the 1,200-year-old National Treasure Aoi Aso Shrine and the Kuma Shochu Museum. ・Convenient round-trip day tour starting and ending at JR Hitoyoshi Station.
Thông tin trải nghiệm
・Custom Shochu Making & Distillery Tour Step inside Oishi Distillery, a historic producer with roots dating back to the Edo period. Craft your very own unique, oak-aged Kuma Shochu to take home as a one-of-a-kind souvenir. ・Relaxing Footbath & Cultural Immersion Visit Sengetsu Shuzo, a prestigious brewery boasting 250 years of history. Soak in a soothing hot spring footbath alongside local comedian Masashi Yasui as he shares entertaining, passionate insights into why Kuma Shochu is so extraordinary. ・Scenic Kuma River Cruise Board a traditional sight-seeing boat and glide along the pristine waters of the Kuma River. Take in the peaceful, picturesque scenery of Hitoyoshi from a relaxing riverside perspective. ・Hitoyoshi Craft Park Ishino Park & Shochu Museum Explore a central hub featuring all 28 Kuma Shochu distilleries under one roof. Enjoy a mini-lecture from Masashi Yasui on the rich 500-year history and distinct charm of regional shochu. ・Aoi Aso Shrine Discover a magnificent National Treasure with over 1,200 years of sacred history. Marvel at the intricate craft and beauty of Japan's only thatched-roof National Treasure shrine main building. ・Hitoyoshi Onsen Bussankan (Local Souvenir & Food Center) Shop a wide selection of regional crafts, sweets, and Kuma Shochu variants. Wrap up your tour as Masashi Yasui reveals his favorite hilarious, hyper-local comfort foods that only residents know about!
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Lịch trình
- 06:20Meet your assistant at JR Kumamoto station 【Shirakawa(East) gate】 ※If you choose the From JR Kumamoto Plan. ※Please note that the assistant will not board the highway bus with you. The guide will be waiting for you at Hitoyoshi IC.
- 08:50Meet your guide at Hitoyoshi station in front of the mechanical clock
- Oishi Brewery Tour with Original Barrel-Aged Shochu Making Experience (Fee included/60min)
- Free Lunch around Hitoyoshi Station (Comedian-Guided/60 min) ※Lunch is not included in the tour fee. ※Please feel free to ask your comedian guide for recommendations based on your preferences.
- Sengetsu Shuzo Brewery Tour, Footbath & 'Garachoku' Experience (Fee included/60 min)
- Kuma River Cruise (Fee included/30min)
- Hitoyoshi Craft Park Ishino Park: Shochu Museum Stroll (25 min)
- National Treasure: Aoi Aso Shrine (25 min)
- Shopping at Hitoyoshi Onsen Bussankan (30 min）
- 17:00Arrive at JR Hitoyoshi station
- Move to Hitoyoshi IC ※If you choose the From JR Kumamoto Station Plan. ※Transportation is included in this tour price.
- 18:03Return to JR Kumamoto Station ※If you choose the From JR Kumamoto Station Plan. ※Please note that your comedian guide will not board the highway bus with you. ※There is about a 50-minute wait after arriving at the bus stop. The guide finishes their service after confirming the bus stop and handing over the highway bus tickets. ※Estimated arrival time in JR Kumamoto Station is at 19:49.
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Cách sử dụng
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Lưu ý khi đặt hàng
・This is a private tour. Only your group will participate. ・You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance. ・Please note that bringing large luggage during the tour is not allowed.
Thông tin quan trọng
Customer Guidelines:
- Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting place.
- Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
- The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.
- Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.
- In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.
