Discover amazing experiences in Kumamoto
◆Introduction This one-day tour takes you from the lively streets of Kumamoto City to Mount Aso, Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, and the stunning Takachiho Gorge. Start at Mount Aso, one of the world’s largest volcanoes, to witness active white smoke and dramatic landscapes. For lunch, enjoy local Aka beef. Next, visit Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, a serene site featured in a popular manga, preserved in its natural setting. Finish at Takachiho Gorge, where you can relax amidst scenic beauty with a boat ride. This tour offers a memorable experience of Japan’s rich traditions and striking landscapes. ◆Included ・Admission fee ・Tour Guide ・Air-conditioned vehicle ・Private transportation ・Lunch ◆Not Included ・Other personal consumption ◆Itinerary ・We can pick up any hotel in Hotels near Kumamoto Castle Please enter the hotel and the telephone number of the hotel. ・Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater (1 h) Explore the Aso Volcano Museum to learn about the region’s volcanic activity and geology. or, visit the Aso Volcano Crater, one of the largest active volcanic craters in the world. Enjoy the breathtaking views and take memorable photos. ※Access to the crater is subject to weather conditions and may not be able to enter. ・HAKUSUI no KURA (1 h) Enjoy a luxurious lunch featuring Kumamoto's specialty,Aka beef.Known for its healthiness and rich flavor, Aka beef is characterized by its lean meat and umami taste. ・Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine (45min) Travel to Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine and take a stroll through the mystical and natural surroundings of the shrine. ・Takachiho Gorge (2h) Takachiho Gorge is known for its unique beauty and is one of Japan's leading scenic spots. You can also enjoy boating in Takachiho Gorge. Explore the beautiful valley, take a boat ride, and visit nearby spots like Takachiho Shrine and Amano Iwato Shrine if time permits. ・Kusasenrigahama (30min) Arrive at the beautiful Kusasenri-ga-hama, a vast grassland within the Aso caldera. Take a leisurely walk and capture the scenic landscapes. ◆Additional Info ・We can pick up any hotel in Hotels near Kumamoto Castle Please enter the hotel and the telephone number of the hotel. ・It will be 10 hours including round-trip transportation and time spent in Aso and Takachiho. ・If we are unable to reserve a boat or the boat is unable to operate due to bad weather, we will guide you to an alternative sightseeing spot    
We offer a photography program that guides visitors to some of Kumamoto's popular and unique destinations. Conducted by highly qualified photographers, our program accommodates your travel schedule, capturing natural compositions and identifying ideal photo spots. (Please share your preferred location with us!) Photography sessions are available anywhere in Kumamoto and can be booked up to 3 days in advance. We'll arrange for an English/Chinese/Korean-speaking photographer. The original 100+ photo files are delivered within a week, and you can select your favorite 10 photos for re-delivery. Corrections are made to evoke a specific atmosphere, and if desired, adjustments can be made to mood and color. Let us capture your special moments in Kumamoto through our photography services! ◆ Important information: ・If you arrive late for the scheduled meeting time, the shooting duration and the quantity of delivered photos may be reduced. ・If rain is forecasted for the shooting spot 3 days prior to the scheduled date or if it unexpectedly rains on the day of the shoot, three options are available: (1) reschedule the date and time, (2) change the location, or (3) cancel the shoot.        **What's Included** ・1-hour photo session ・Photo data (100+ original files) ・Color correction for up to 10 photos upon request Please note: Editing does not include retouching or altering body shape, facial features, backgrounds, or removing objects. **What's Not Included** ・Admission fees or ticket reservations for paid facilities (The photographer's admission fees, if applicable, are to be covered by the customer.) ・Transportation costs to the shooting location for the customer ・If the customer wishes to shoot at multiple locations, any transportation costs for the photographer when moving between locations within the booked time will be borne by the customer. ・Additional fees may apply if the requested shooting location is in a remote area (You will be informed in advance if this applies.) ・Any other personal expenses **Important Notes Before/After Booking** ・After your booking is confirmed, you will be invited to a LINE group chat with your assigned photographer to ensure smooth communication during the session. Please make sure you have the LINE app installed in advance. (Please let us know if you experience any issues using LINE.) ・If you wish to take photos at resorts, restaurants, hotels, or other facilities that require prior permission, please make sure to obtain the necessary shooting permission in advance by yourself. 
We offer a photography program that guides visitors to some of Aso's most spectacular volcanic landscapes and unique destinations. Conducted by highly qualified photographers, our program accommodates your travel schedule, capturing natural compositions and identifying ideal photo spots in the magnificent Aso caldera region. (Please share your preferred location with us!) Experience the breathtaking beauty of Mount Aso's 25-kilometer-wide caldera, where active volcanic craters meet rolling grasslands that transform from emerald green in summer to silver pampas in autumn. Capture the dramatic Kusasenri-gahama plains with grazing horses against the backdrop of smoking craters, or shoot panoramic views from the Daikanbō observatory where sea-of-clouds formations create magical early morning conditions. Photography sessions are available anywhere in Aso and can be booked up to 3 days in advance. We'll arrange for an English/Japanese-speaking photographer. The original 100+ photo files are delivered within a week, and you can select your favorite 10 photos for re-delivery. Corrections are made to evoke a specific atmosphere, and if desired, adjustments can be made to mood and color. Let us capture your special moments in the majestic Aso volcanic landscape through our photography services! ◆ Important information: ・If you arrive late for the scheduled meeting time, the shooting duration and the quantity of delivered photos may be reduced. ・If rain is forecasted for the shooting spot 3 days prior to the scheduled date or if it unexpectedly rains on the day of the shoot, three options are available: (1) reschedule the date and time, (2) change the location, or (3) cancel the shoot.   
◆Introduction This is a tour where we will take you to 2–3 popular local izakayas. Relax and enjoy regional food and drinks at a comfortable pace. Just bring cash with you, and leave the rest to us. Let's share an unforgettable local experience together! ・Please select your preferred area within Kumamoto Prefecture. (The tour will take place around the designated area. Please note that some areas may have too few restaurants to accommodate the tour.) ・Enjoy peace of mind with a friendly guide, even in places where English may not be spoken ・Small-group tour ensures a more personal and authentic experience ◆Included ・Around 6 drinks in total ・Dinner: izakaya dishes and local specialties ・Visit 2–3 places — such as food stalls, izakayas, or bars — together with a local guide ◆Not Included ・Hotel pickup and drop-off ・Tips ・Transportation expenses ・Additional drinks or meals not included in the tour fee ・Personal expenses or shopping ◆Additional Info ・The maximum number of participants for this tour is 8. ・Children must be accompanied by an adult. ・Alcohol is served only to participants aged 20 and over (the legal drinking age in Japan). ・Please note that meals are prepared in a kitchen separate from Holiday Travel, so we cannot guarantee allergy-free meals or accommodate dietary restrictions. ◆Kumamoto – Food & Nightlife Kumamoto City's Shimotori and Kamitori arcades make up the prefecture's largest nightlife district, filled with izakayas serving local specialties like horse sashimi and spicy mustard lotus root, best enjoyed with regional shochu or sake. The Shinshigai and Hanabata-machi areas also offer casual standing bars and lively izakayas, perfect for hopping from place to place. Beyond the city, port towns like Yatsushiro and Amakusa have local pubs focused on fresh seafood, while Aso offers eateries serving Aka-ushi (local red beef) dishes directly from nearby ranches. From vibrant urban nightlife to rustic countryside taverns, Kumamoto offers a wide range of drinking atmospheres. Some places may not speak English, but with a local guide you can relax and enjoy. We will also check if bar hopping is possible in your preferred area, so please feel free to book.      
We offer a photography program that guides visitors to some of Central Kumamoto City's most historic and beautiful destinations. Conducted by highly qualified photographers, our program accommodates your travel schedule, capturing natural compositions and identifying ideal photo spots around the city's iconic landmarks. (Please share your preferred location with us!) Discover the heart of Kumamoto with its magnificent reconstructed castle, featuring the newly restored main keeps and elevated walkway providing stunning vantage points. Explore the tranquil Suizenji Jōju-en Garden with its 17th-century stroll paths, miniature Mount Fuji, traditional tea houses, and spring-fed pond offering mirror-calm reflections perfect for photography. Photography sessions are available anywhere in Central Kumamoto City and can be booked up to 3 days in advance. We'll arrange for an English/Japanese-speaking photographer. The original 100+ photo files are delivered within a week, and you can select your favorite 10 photos for re-delivery. Corrections are made to evoke a specific atmosphere, and if desired, adjustments can be made to mood and color. Let us capture your special moments in Central Kumamoto City's blend of historic heritage and modern charm through our photography services! ◆ Important information: ・If you arrive late for the scheduled meeting time, the shooting duration and the quantity of delivered photos may be reduced. ・If rain is forecasted for the shooting spot 3 days prior to the scheduled date or if it unexpectedly rains on the day of the shoot, three options are available: (1) reschedule the date and time, (2) change the location, or (3) cancel the shoot.   
We offer a photography program that guides visitors to the spectacular Kuju Onsen area, nestled in the highlands of Aso-Kuju National Park. Conducted by highly qualified photographers, our program accommodates your travel schedule, capturing natural compositions and identifying ideal photo spots amidst the volcanic landscapes and flower fields of Kyushu. Photography sessions are available anywhere in Kuju Onsen and can be booked up to 3 days in advance. We'll arrange for an English/Japanese-speaking photographer. The original 100+ photo files are delivered within a week, and you can select your favorite 10 photos for re-delivery. Corrections are made to evoke a specific atmosphere, and if desired, adjustments can be made to mood and color. Let us capture your special moments in Kuju Onsen through our photography services! **Popular photography locations in Kuju Onsen:** - Kuju Flower Park with seasonal blooms and mountain backdrop views - Yamanami Highway scenic viewpoints with rolling grasslands - Tadewara Wetland boardwalk through pristine marshland - Kuju "Dream" Big Suspension Bridge with valley panoramas - Mount Kuju summit area and hiking trails (weather permitting) - Highland hot spring resorts with open-air baths and mountain views - Traditional farmhouse architecture amid pastoral landscapes - Seasonal highlights: spring flowers, summer grasslands, autumn foliage, and winter snow-capped peaks - Star photography opportunities in the clear mountain skies ◆ Important information: ・If you arrive late for the scheduled meeting time, the shooting duration and the quantity of delivered photos may be reduced. ・If rain is forecasted for the shooting spot 3 days prior to the scheduled date or if it unexpectedly rains on the day of the shoot, three options are available: (1) reschedule the date and time, (2) change the location, or (3) cancel the shoot.  
We offer a photography program that guides visitors to some of Kurokawa Onsen's popular and unique destinations. Conducted by highly qualified photographers, our program accommodates your travel schedule, capturing natural compositions and identifying ideal photo spots. (Please share your preferred location with us!) Photography sessions are available anywhere in Kurokawa Onsen and can be booked up to 3 days in advance. We'll arrange for an English/Japanese-speaking photographer. The original 100+ photo files are delivered within a week, and you can select your favorite 10 photos for re-delivery. Corrections are made to evoke a specific atmosphere, and if desired, adjustments can be made to mood and color. Let us capture your special moments in Kurokawa Onsen through our photography services! ◆ Important information: ・If you arrive late for the scheduled meeting time, the shooting duration and the quantity of delivered photos may be reduced. ・If rain is forecasted for the shooting spot 3 days prior to the scheduled date or if it unexpectedly rains on the day of the shoot, three options are available: (1) reschedule the date and time, (2) change the location, or (3) cancel the shoot.          
We offer a photography program that guides visitors to some of Minamiaso Onsen-kyo's most tranquil hot spring towns and scenic destinations. Conducted by highly qualified photographers, our program accommodates your travel schedule, capturing natural compositions and identifying ideal photo spots in this therapeutic mountain valley. (Please share your preferred location with us!) Immerse yourself in the nostalgic charm of traditional onsen towns with over 80 natural spring sources, featuring retro Shōwa-era shopfronts, steaming foot-baths, and traditional ryokan with private outdoor baths. Capture the magical dawn views from Kabuto-iwa Observatory overlooking the hot spring village, often enhanced by ethereal sea-of-clouds formations during autumn and winter mornings. Photography sessions are available anywhere in Minamiaso Onsen-kyo and can be booked up to 3 days in advance. We'll arrange for an English/Japanese-speaking photographer. The original 100+ photo files are delivered within a week, and you can select your favorite 10 photos for re-delivery. Corrections are made to evoke a specific atmosphere, and if desired, adjustments can be made to mood and color. Let us capture your special moments in Minamiaso Onsen-kyo's therapeutic landscape and timeless hot spring culture through our photography services! ◆ Important information: ・If you arrive late for the scheduled meeting time, the shooting duration and the quantity of delivered photos may be reduced. ・If rain is forecasted for the shooting spot 3 days prior to the scheduled date or if it unexpectedly rains on the day of the shoot, three options are available: (1) reschedule the date and time, (2) change the location, or (3) cancel the shoot.  
We offer a photography program that guides visitors to some of Oguni-go's most pristine natural waterfalls and rural destinations. Conducted by highly qualified photographers, our program accommodates your travel schedule, capturing natural compositions and identifying ideal photo spots in this hidden valley paradise. (Please share your preferred location with us!) Discover the enchanting Nabegataki Falls where you can walk behind the 20-meter-wide water curtain for unique behind-the-waterfall perspectives, especially magical during spring's Golden Week when special night illumination creates rainbow mist effects. Experience the serene rural beauty of patchwork rice terraces, traditional cedar-clad farmhouses, and the nearby steamy Tsuetate Onsen hot spring town. Photography sessions are available anywhere in Oguni-go and can be booked up to 3 days in advance. We'll arrange for an English/Japanese-speaking photographer. The original 100+ photo files are delivered within a week, and you can select your favorite 10 photos for re-delivery. Corrections are made to evoke a specific atmosphere, and if desired, adjustments can be made to mood and color. Let us capture your special moments in Oguni-go's untouched natural beauty and traditional rural landscape through our photography services! ◆ Important information: ・If you arrive late for the scheduled meeting time, the shooting duration and the quantity of delivered photos may be reduced. ・If rain is forecasted for the shooting spot 3 days prior to the scheduled date or if it unexpectedly rains on the day of the shoot, three options are available: (1) reschedule the date and time, (2) change the location, or (3) cancel the shoot.  
We offer a photography program that guides visitors to some of Tsuetate Onsen's popular and unique destinations. Conducted by highly qualified photographers, our program accommodates your travel schedule, capturing natural compositions and identifying ideal photo spots. (Please share your preferred location with us!) Photography sessions are available anywhere in Tsuetate Onsen and can be booked up to 3 days in advance. We'll arrange for an English/Japanese-speaking photographer. The original 100+ photo files are delivered within a week, and you can select your favorite 10 photos for re-delivery. Corrections are made to evoke a specific atmosphere, and if desired, adjustments can be made to mood and color. Let us capture your special moments in Tsuetate Onsen through our photography services! ◆ Popular photo spots in Tsuetate Onsen: ・Tsuetate Koinobori Festival (April-May) with 3,500 carp streamers flying over the river ・Stone-paved backstreets "Urakoji" with steam rising from hot springs ・Traditional wooden ryokan buildings along the Tsuetate River ・Otani Valley natural steam chambers and dramatic landscape ・Morning mist enveloping the historic hot spring town ・98°C high-temperature spring sources with impressive steam clouds ◆ Important information: ・If you arrive late for the scheduled meeting time, the shooting duration and the quantity of delivered photos may be reduced. ・If rain is forecasted for the shooting spot 3 days prior to the scheduled date or if it unexpectedly rains on the day of the shoot, three options are available: (1) reschedule the date and time, (2) change the location, or (3) cancel the shoot.  
We offer a photography program that guides visitors to some of Waita Onsen-kyo's popular and unique destinations. Conducted by highly qualified photographers, our program accommodates your travel schedule, capturing natural compositions and identifying ideal photo spots. (Please share your preferred location with us!) Photography sessions are available anywhere in Waita Onsen-kyo and can be booked up to 3 days in advance. We'll arrange for an English/Japanese-speaking photographer. The original 100+ photo files are delivered within a week, and you can select your favorite 10 photos for re-delivery. Corrections are made to evoke a specific atmosphere, and if desired, adjustments can be made to mood and color. Let us capture your special moments in Waita Onsen-kyo through our photography services! ◆ Popular photo spots in Waita Onsen-kyo: ・"Steam Road" through rice fields with natural hot spring steam drifting to the horizon ・Wakkutadake Mountain backdrop with wild grass burning fields creating dramatic black landscapes ・Secret hot spring villages scattered among the mountains with private outdoor baths ・Kuju "Yume" Suspension Bridge with waterfall and autumn foliage panorama ・Traditional geothermal cooking experience at local ryokans ・Morning mist rising from hidden valley onsen with untouched natural beauty ◆ Important information: ・If you arrive late for the scheduled meeting time, the shooting duration and the quantity of delivered photos may be reduced. ・If rain is forecasted for the shooting spot 3 days prior to the scheduled date or if it unexpectedly rains on the day of the shoot, three options are available: (1) reschedule the date and time, (2) change the location, or (3) cancel the shoot.  
We offer a photography program that guides visitors to some of Yamaga and Hirayama Onsen's most culturally rich and historically significant destinations. Conducted by highly qualified photographers, our program accommodates your travel schedule, capturing natural compositions and identifying ideal photo spots throughout these traditional hot spring towns. Photography sessions are available anywhere in Yamaga / Hirayama Onsen and can be booked up to 3 days in advance. We'll arrange for an English/Japanese-speaking photographer. **Featured Photography Locations in Yamaga / Hirayama Onsen:** **Sakura-yu Public Bath House** - Reconstructed traditional wooden bath house showcasing Meiji-era architecture - Beautiful exterior with intricate wooden lattice work and traditional roofing - Atmospheric evening lighting with traditional paper lanterns glowing warmly **Yachiya-za Theater** - Historic Meiji-period kabuki theater with stunning interior architecture - Traditional raised seating boxes and ornate ceiling paintings - Cultural performances and authentic traditional Japanese theater atmosphere **Buzen Highway Historic District** - Traditional merchant town streets with white-walled warehouses - Beautiful lattice doors and stone-paved pathways creating timeless scenes - Traditional architecture showcasing Edo and Meiji period craftsmanship **Hirayama Onsen Rural Landscapes** - Peaceful mountain valley setting with natural hot spring sources - Terraced fields and traditional farmhouses nestled in scenic hills - Seasonal wildflowers, fireflies in summer, and spider lilies in autumn **Traditional Craft Workshops** - Local artisans demonstrating traditional handicrafts and techniques - Beautiful displays of regional pottery, textiles, and woodwork - Authentic cultural experiences showing living traditions The original 100+ photo files are delivered within a week, and you can select your favorite 10 photos for re-delivery. Corrections are made to evoke a specific atmosphere, and if desired, adjustments can be made to mood and color. Let us capture your special moments in Yamaga / Hirayama Onsen through our photography services! ◆ Important information: ・If you arrive late for the scheduled meeting time, the shooting duration and the quantity of delivered photos may be reduced. ・If rain is forecasted for the shooting spot 3 days prior to the scheduled date or if it unexpectedly rains on the day of the shoot, three options are available: (1) reschedule the date and time, (2) change the location, or (3) cancel the shoot.  
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