Kumamoto in One Day: Kumamoto & Suizenji Jojuen — Guide Jun
November, 2024
This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 11:00 Meet at Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
- 11:15-12:30 Kumamoto Castle
- 12:30-13:30 Lunch at Josaien
- 13:50-14:00 Hanaokayama
- 14:10-14:50 Kosuke, Zogan (inlay work)
- 15:00-15:30 Shimada Museum of Art
- 15:50-17:00 Suizenji Jojuen Garden
Tour Itinerary in Detail
From there the group visited Kumamoto Castle at 11:15, Hanaokayama at 13:50, Kosuke, Zogan (inlay work) at 14:10, Shimada Museum of Art at 15:00 and Suizenji Jojuen Garden at 15:50.
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The guests used a wheelchair during the tour, so moving between places took longer than usual, and I made sure to proceed carefully to avoid any accidents. The guests were interested in swords and had hoped to find related decorative items, but there were none available, and the exchange about this took more time than expected, so three planned stops were omitted. The guests have a Japanese garden at home, and they seemed to enjoy Suizenji Jojuen Garden at twilight. Since the guests preferred to sightsee rather than wait at the airport, but everywhere closes at 5:00, I guided them to a nearby park and the limousine bus stop.
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I worked for KUMAMOTO Prefecture as a local government officer. Most of my work was tourism promotion in Kumamoto. Now I retired, I love Kumamoto and I wish you also love Kumamoto after the tour.
I like sports activities, running, trekking, cycling and hiking. If you are interested in such activities, you’ll know another face of Japan.
Of course, I am good at history and geography in Japan. I can explain why the events were occurred as an interesting story.
I traveled not only Japan, but many oversea countries. I know what international visitors want and worry. I guarantee your happy trip in Japan. And I hope you’ll like Japan more and more.
Oct 15, 2024
betsy_b
Great guide
Viator review: Kumamoto Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Jun was an excellent guide. Very well prepared. Showed us…
Oct 15, 2024
betsy_b
Great guide
Viator review: Kumamoto Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Jun was an excellent guide. Very well prepared. Showed us a lot and was excellent at
explaining things. We had an excellent day with him
Aug 25, 2024
Maxine_B
Phenomenal Tour Guide
Viator review: Kumamoto Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our tour guide Jun was very informative. He had…
Aug 25, 2024
Maxine_B
Phenomenal Tour Guide
Viator review: Kumamoto Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our tour guide Jun was very informative. He had a binder with visuals to ensure nothing
would get lost in translation. In addition he assisted us with transportation to and from our
cruise ship. He is one of the best tour guides we have encountered.
Jun 14, 2024
GylM
Jun-san was very accommodating and super helpful. Best way to see as much of Kumamoto city as possible in a day.…
Jun 14, 2024
GylM
Jun-san was very accommodating and super helpful. Best way to see as much of Kumamoto city as possible in a day.
Viator review: Kumamoto Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our guide Jun-san was fantastic. He adjusted the tour to our interests, brought us to a really fun activity (Zogan workshop) and helped tremendously with recommendations and travel arrangements, even after the day of the tour. Communication by email was fast and clear. Even riding the trams like a local was an enjoyable part of the day. A great experience in Kumamoto.