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Kumamoto Travel Itinerary

📆DAY 1📆 Strolling Around Kumamoto City & Horse Meat Izakaya 🏯 Morning to Lunch – Visit Kumamoto Castle      Explore the restored areas and walk along the castle walls. The gardens are beautifully maintained 🌳 🍜 Lunch – Enjoy a bowl of rich Kumamoto Tonkotsu Ramen ☕ Afternoon – Stroll through Suizenji Jojuen Garden + Matcha dessert time at a traditional tea house 🍵🍡 🛍️ Before Dinner – Stop by a café or Kumamon shop to browse souvenirs 🍶 Dinner – Savor Kumamoto’s specialty Basashi (horse meat sashimi) and enjoy drinks at an izakaya! Great atmosphere and a truly local experience 🐎✨ ⸻ 📆DAY 2📆 Hidden Island Village Amakusa Tour & Coastal Drive 🌊🚗 🚗 Morning – Travel to Amakusa by rental car or bus (about 1.5 hours!)      The drive offers stunning views of islands connected by bridges 🌉💙 🐬 Late Morning – Wild Dolphin Cruise Tour! You can see them surprisingly close, an amazing experience 🍱 Lunch – Local seafood set meal near the harbor! Popular dishes include fresh sashimi rice bowls and fried oysters 🍣🦪 ⛪ Afternoon – Visit a small church and explore the old Christian village in Amakusa, enjoying the serene atmosphere 🌅 Return Before Dinner – Head back to Kumamoto city while admiring the ocean sunset 🌇 🍢 Dinner – Wrap up with a simple meal at a nearby udon shop or conveyor belt sushi 🍥 ⸻ 📆DAY 3📆 Valley Healing Walk & Mini Onsen Experience 🍃♨️ 🏞️ Morning – Take a day trip to Kikuchi Valley (about 1-hour drive by rental car)      Walk along forest trails while listening to the refreshing sound of water! Plenty of photo spots 📸 ♨️ Late Morning – Relax at a nearby small hot spring or try a foot bath! Quiet and less crowded, perfect for unwinding 😌 🍙 Lunch – Enjoy a light meal at a local restaurant 🧳 Afternoon – Stop by Kumamoto Station for souvenir shopping & café time ✈️ Evening – Head to the airport and bid farewell to your trip!
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Posted: Jul 7, 2025
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