Experience a magical evening in Kumamoto with Lux Night KUMAMOTO 2025, where bamboo lanterns and light art illuminate the night. Visit the historic Reigando Cave, associated with the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, and savor a delicious Higo Akaushi beef meal that showcases Kumamoto’s local flavor.
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The Highlight
- Priority entry to the bamboo lantern and light art event “Lux Night KUMAMOTO 2025”
- Visit Reigando Cave, a historic site associated with Miyamoto Musashi
- Enjoy Kumamoto’s specialty Higo Akaushi beef with a hearty Akaushi Beef Bento
The Experience
Priority entry to the bamboo lantern and light art event “Lux Night KUMAMOTO 2025”
- “Lux Night KUMAMOTO 2025” invites you on an immersive night walk illuminated by bamboo lanterns, light, and sound, themed around “The Enlightenment of Miyamoto Musashi and the Hosokawa Culture.” Enjoy priority entry before the park opens!
- Miyamoto Musashi was invited to Kumamoto by Hosokawa Tadatoshi, the feudal lord of Higo, and spent the last five years of his life there. During that time, he wrote his famous works “The Book of Five Rings” and “Dokkōdō.” Musashi also left remarkable contributions in painting and craftsmanship, greatly influencing the Hosokawa culture.
- Set in Suizenji Jojuen Garden, which has deep ties to the Hosokawa family, and in areas associated with Musashi himself, this event lets you experience the magical harmony of bamboo lights and artistic illumination.
The event will proceed in case of rain, but may be canceled in severe weather conditions.
Visit Reigando Cave, a historic site associated with Miyamoto Musashi
- The theme of “Lux Night KUMAMOTO 2025” is inspired by Miyamoto Musashi, who spent the last five years of his life in Kumamoto and wrote his legendary martial arts text, “The Book of Five Rings,” while secluding himself in this very cave.
- It is said that Musashi passed away just one week after completing the manuscript, and the surrounding area still carries a solemn and dignified atmosphere that reflects his final days.
Enjoy Kumamoto’s specialty Higo Akaushi beef with a hearty Akaushi Beef Bento
At “Washoku Kyodo Ryori Hanamiyabi,” you can enjoy a special dining experience featuring dishes inspired by Edo-period recipes, recreated and refined to suit modern tastes—such as the “Kumamoto Castle Lord’s Kaiseki.” The restaurant also showcases the rich seasonal flavors of Kumamoto.
For this tour, we’ve prepared a hearty and healthy local specialty, the “Higo Akaushi Juu Gozen” (Grilled Red Beef Rice Set). Menu:
- Akaushi Beef Rice Box
- Chawanmushi (steamed egg custard)
- Side dish
- Miso soup
- Pickles
Please note that menu items are subject to change depending on ingredient availability on the day.
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Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Kyushu Group Northern Kyushu Team Address: Tenjin-heiwa Building 8F 1-14-4 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN, 810-0001 Tel: +81-050-1742-3921 Registration No.: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Kyushu Group Northern Kyushu Team Address: Tenjin-heiwa Building 8F 1-14-4 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN, 810-0001 Tel: +81-050-1742-3921 Opening hour :10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Megumi Hisatomi *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 12:00Depart from Hakata Station ※ Please gather at least 15 minutes before departure.
- 12:30Depart from Kiyama Parking Area ※ Please gather at least 15 minutes before departure.
- Reigandō Cave (visit / approx. 60 min)
- Washoku Kyodo Ryori Hanamiyabi (dinner: Higo Akaushi Beef Set / approx. 60 min)
- Josaien (shopping / approx. 35 min)
- Suizenji Jojuen Garden (enjoy Lux Night KUMAMOTO 2025 / approx. 90 min)
- 20:30Arrive at Kiyama Parking Area
- 21:00Arrive at Hakata Station
Price Details
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How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This tour is conducted with a Japanese-speaking guide.
- If the minimum number of participants is not reached at least 7 days before departure, the tour will be canceled. You will be notified by email, so please make sure to check it.
- Participants under 18 years old must have parental consent.
- “Lux Night KUMAMOTO” will proceed in case of rain, but may be canceled in the event of severe weather.
Important Booking Information
- Please note that the schedule and sightseeing locations may be subject to change due to traffic or weather conditions on the day of the tour.
- Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting points on time.
- Depending on traffic conditions, there may be slight delays at boarding locations.
- The schedule may vary slightly due to traffic or weather conditions. Thank you for your understanding.
- For your safety, please wear your seatbelt while the bus is in motion.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the bus. We appreciate your cooperation.
- As the bus may be used for other tours, please do not leave any belongings on board. Large luggage, such as suitcases, cannot be stored on the bus. Thank you for your understanding.
- To ensure efficient operation, the order of the itinerary may change after departure.
- The bus will depart at the discretion of our staff once the check-in time has ended, so please be on time.
- In case of delays requiring a taxi ride or overnight stay, please note that the company will not be responsible for any additional costs.
- There is no restroom on the bus.
- The drop-off point may differ from the meeting location.
- Pets are not allowed on the tour.
- Seating arrangements will be assigned by the tour operator.
- In the event of natural disasters, accidents, or other unavoidable circumstances that prevent the tour from operating, the itinerary may be changed or canceled by noon on the day before departure. In such cases, we will contact you by phone.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)