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Tour Kumamoto Castle the Soul of the City
Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
$37.78
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Kumamoto Castle is a masterpiece of military architecture that has symbolized the city for over 400 years. Its combination of aesthetic and functionality made it the most formidable fortress in early modern Japan and inspired aspects of Osaka and Nagoya Castles. Even when the castle keep was burned and time ravaged the structure, the community has stepped up to rebuild and repair the bastion using traditional methods to its former glory, time after time.
Today, the city is undertaking a herculean effort to rebuild the castle as it was and return every stone to its former location. It is this dedication to cultural heritage that inspired us as translators to develop a tour that reveals the details that make this fort the cornerstone of the community. As we walk the grounds, experience the castle, listen to its stories, and discover why Kumamoto Castle means everything to Kumamoto.
Today, the city is undertaking a herculean effort to rebuild the castle as it was and return every stone to its former location. It is this dedication to cultural heritage that inspired us as translators to develop a tour that reveals the details that make this fort the cornerstone of the community. As we walk the grounds, experience the castle, listen to its stories, and discover why Kumamoto Castle means everything to Kumamoto.
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Tour Kumamoto Castle the Soul of the City
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Multilingual Kumamoto City and Aso area map
- If coming by car, the only parking available near the castle is pay parking. Guests are responsible for their own parking. The cost given here is an estimate.
- Please bring your own water/beverages
- Kumamoto Castle Admission (Must be paid on site or purchased beforehand.)
Meeting point
Let's meet at the statue right in front of the bridge to the castle!
Return details
While it takes a little bit of extra time, we can also finish at Kato Shrine for those interested in seeing where the castle's architect is enshrined.
If you would prefer to explore the castle grounds more after the tour, we can end right in front of the castle keep, as well.
The tour will end in the castle town at the foot of the hill.
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Kumamoto CastleAfter we meet up in front of the statue of Kato Kiyomasa, we will climb up onto the Special Observation Path, taking us over the castle walls and giving us a bird’s eye view of the fortress and the ongoing restoration. As we walk, I will explain why Kiyomasa built the castle, what features make it the most formidable bastion in Japan, and how the city is using traditional and innovative methods to return the castle to its original state. Unfortunately, guided tours are not allowed in the renovated museum inside the castle keep, but I will provide a brief overview of what you can find and accompany you to answer any questions you may have about the exhibits. Finally, we will walk down the way we came and finish amid the shops in the Sakura-no-Baba Castle Town.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Tour Kumamoto Castle the Soul of the City
Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
$37.78
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!