Things to do in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Meet your guide at JR Nagano Station and board the tour bus to begin your journey to the fabled Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route. Arriving at Ogisawa Station around 10:15, prepare for your ascent before boarding the Kanden Tunnel trolley bus at 11:00, the first of a variety of mountain transports you will utilize to reach the summit. Your first stop is the Kurobe Dam. Constructed between 1956 and 1963, this immense structure required the labor of up to 10 million people and is Japan's highest dam. A source of national pride and emblematic of man's attempts to conquer nature, enjoy some time to admire the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains before starting the next leg of your journey toward the summit. Next, head to the Tateyama Ropeway. Spanning 1700 meters, you will be transported upward to the final stop of Daikanbo, before taking the final trolley bus to Murodo. At 2450 meters, this is Japan's highest station – an isolated outpost in an inhospitable, dramatic landscape. Stroll through the iconic snow corridor which rises up 20 meters above you. Enjoy 1.5 to 2 hours of free time to stroll around the area, with enough time to visit the museums before beginning the journey back to Nagano.

* Hakata Doll is a local art work which has as long as 400-year history. In this tour, you will visit the most famous Hakata Doll Shop in Hakata, and you can experience Hakata Doll Painting with a teacher(speaking Japanese). The only one doll in the world will be a great souvenir to yourself, with an unforgettable memory of your travel to Fukuoka!! * This tour will be guided only in Japanese. At the time of reservation, please inform us whether or not you can speak Japanese and the mobile phone number available in Japan.

The water walk in Aso city: Aso, just as Kumamoto prefecture, is often dubbed "Land of Fire". The mount Aso volcano, the caldera's Spring controlled burning, traditional fire based festivals and celebrations with fireworks... Reasons are plenty to illustrate this nickname. Nature balances itself very well. From its origins, the Aso volcano has kept many many hot water springs in the area active. Hot water thus, to balance the fire of the land. But besides the well-known Japanese hot spring powered bathing houses, Aso may pride herself with a huge amount of cold mineral water springs in and around the city. Onsen, or the natural hot springs bathing will cure your body: soften your hair, soothe your skin and clear your mind. Here in Aso, you'll also be able to drink from the fresh waters to clear your body and relax during this escape from the every day hustle. The tour's flow: Here we are then, at the Monzenmachi street, right next to Aso Jinja, the main shrine in Aso. Get ready to discover the origins of the waters that surround us and to learn the different ways waters surface in Aso and all of their particularities. Your guide will introduce you to five different springs, any of which you may sample to get an idea of the different tastes and minerals contained in the water. A totally renewed tea house (modern Japanese style) awaits you with their samples. Here you may look around, taste, smell and even enjoy the touch of the Aso's Yakusou-en brand. Their herbs are completely locally grown and you deserve to taste the best of it. Lastly, we will join the Kyūjogakkō area, where besides the splendid water springs you'll enjoy a pause at Aso's beautiful retro styled café. In the relaxed atmosphere, you may choose to enjoy lunch or tea-time depending on the tour's timing. Lastly, our guide will escort you to the starting point again and unless you need any directions, taxi reservations, or other help, this will close your tour. There you may visit the Aso shrine and surroundings, walk back to Miyaji station or get on the bus to Aso station. The tour's participants: Our tour is aimed at as many people as possible, as we want everybody to discover Aso, and the wild nature and waters we enjoy every day. From young to old, with family or with friends, and completely private tours: you are welcome. Our guide will pace the tour accordingly and can accommodate information to suit our youngest participants too. In short: Our water walk will bring you in the old Monzenmachi area of Aso city. There, several traditional shops are surrounded by spring waters. Our selection lets you experience the fresh waters of Aso, herbal teas and enjoy some relaxing time in the most beautiful café in Aso. If you want to know Aso inside out, this will be the tour to add even more value to your trip!

Welcome to Aso, spread out caldera city in the land of fire and water. Let's head out to central Aso where our guide awaits. The area is called Ichinomiya. Here you'll find plenty of shops of all sorts, but also two magnificent spiritual places: Aso Jinja (Aso Shrine) and Gokuraku Zen Ji (Gokuraku Zen temple) are two main places of worship in Aso. But what are all these temples and shrines for? And also, what's the actual difference between a temple, and a shrine? This is exactly what our guide with help you explore, in the midst of our volcano-made caldera. The route of the tour. Your guide will await you at the entrance of Aso Shrine, next to the main parking lot, an easy access on foot, by taxi or even with local buses. Your guide will then show you the way through the approach path of the shrine. You will then enter the shrine to enjoy a short walk to the main building in the shrine. There your guide will introduce you to the main points in the history of Aso. Aso Shrine is not the largest shrine, but it represents the people of Aso and all of its history. Then your guide will take you through the old shopping street over to the Gokuraku Zen temple. You'll learn about all the practices and the complex history of the temple as well as the signification of their rituals. You will spend some time around the main hall, to enjoy a matcha tea, brewed in the temple. Alternative beverages are available to any participants who would not be comfortable with the purest Japanese green tea. During this relaxing time, you will be able to ask your own questions to our host at the temple, with our translator on site, if necessary. Lastly, your guide will take you back to your meeting point. In case of need, we are able to arrange your transportation back to your hotel, to another spot in Aso or around. Taxi, bus information, trains, anything you would need on the spot.

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Enjoy a safe and reliable private airport transfer with a 24-hour service between Fukuoka Airport and your accommodation in Fukuoka City Center area. Avoid long taxi lines and busy public transport. Get help with your heavy bags and skip confusion with a professional meet and greet service. Choose between a nighttime or daytime transfer options to or from the Fukuoka Airport. Find your driver with ease, as they will be holding a sign with your name on it. Save yourself from having to carry heavy bags all by yourself with the included luggage assistance.  Climb aboard a vehicle that is regularly maintained to high-quality standards. Travel directly with this private service. our driver will track your flight, so you won't have to worry in case of a flight delay. Transfer worry-free knowing that you get 60-minutes of free waiting time for arrivals, 30-minutes of free waiting time for departures, 120-minutes of free waiting for flight delays. Let your driver take care of local traffic for you while you admire the city. 

Enjoy a safe and reliable private airport transfer with a 24-hour service between Fukuoka Airport and your accommodation in Yufuyin Onsen area. Avoid long taxi lines and busy public transport. Get help with your heavy bags and skip confusion with a professional meet and greet service. Choose between a nighttime or daytime transfer options to or from the Fukuoka Airport. Find your driver with ease, as they will be holding a sign with your name on it. Save yourself from having to carry heavy bags all by yourself with the included luggage assistance.  Climb aboard a vehicle that is regularly maintained to high-quality standards. Travel directly with this private service. our driver will track your flight, so you won't have to worry in case of a flight delay. Transfer worry-free knowing that you get 60-minutes of free waiting time for arrivals, 30-minutes of free waiting time for departures, 120-minutes of free waiting for flight delays. Let your driver take care of local traffic for you while you admire the city. 

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Enjoy a safe and reliable private airport transfer with a 24-hour service between Fukuoka Airport and your accommodation in Nagasaki City Center area. Avoid long taxi lines and busy public transport. Get help with your heavy bags and skip confusion with a professional meet and greet service. Choose between a nighttime or daytime transfer options to or from the Fukuoka Airport. Find your driver with ease, as they will be holding a sign with your name on it. Save yourself from having to carry heavy bags all by yourself with the included luggage assistance.  Climb aboard a vehicle that is regularly maintained to high-quality standards. Travel directly with this private service. our driver will track your flight, so you won't have to worry in case of a flight delay. Transfer worry-free knowing that you get 60-minutes of free waiting time for arrivals, 30-minutes of free waiting time for departures, 120-minutes of free waiting for flight delays. Let your driver take care of local traffic for you while you admire the city. 

Enjoy a safe and reliable private airport transfer with a 24-hour service between Fukuoka Airport and your accommodation in Oita City Center area. Avoid long taxi lines and busy public transport. Get help with your heavy bags and skip confusion with a professional meet and greet service. Choose between a nighttime or daytime transfer options to or from the Fukuoka Airport. Find your driver with ease, as they will be holding a sign with your name on it. Save yourself from having to carry heavy bags all by yourself with the included luggage assistance.  Climb aboard a vehicle that is regularly maintained to high-quality standards. Travel directly with this private service. our driver will track your flight, so you won't have to worry in case of a flight delay. Transfer worry-free knowing that you get 60-minutes of free waiting time for arrivals, 30-minutes of free waiting time for departures, 120-minutes of free waiting for flight delays. Let your driver take care of local traffic for you while you admire the city.