Begin your shore excursion by boarding a comfortable coach at the port. Enjoy the convenience of a English-speaking/Janpanese-speaking guide who will provide insights and assistance throughout the journey.
（The departure time will be adjusted accordingly based on the ship’s scheduled port time on the day to ensure no one misses the cruise.）

Two optional itineraries

*Kumamoto City Tour：

-Meet at the port at the port and Departure
-Suizenji Jojuen Garden (Approximately 60 mins)
o Introduction: A 300-year-old classical garden embodying Japanese landscape aesthetics, hailed as “the pinnacle of Momoyama-style gardens” — once a retreat for the Hosokawa clan lords during the Edo period.
-Sakurano Baba Johsaien + Kumamoto Castle (Approximately 120 mins)
o Introduction: The ruins of Kumamoto Castle are designated as a Special National Historic Site of Japan, renowned for its majestic castle gates and historical significance.

• Tsuruya Department Store (Approximately 90 mins)
  o Highlight: Grab the highly popular Kumamon co-branded products exclusively available at Tsuruya Department Store!
  -Return trip and Arrive at the port

*Aso Volcano Tour：
-Meet at the port and depart
-Mount Aso Crater (If the crater is closed, we will visit Aso Volcano Outlook Park instead) 40 mins
o Mount Aso is Japan’s largest active volcanic group and one of the few places in the world where you can view the crater up close.
-Kusasenri (Sightseeing + Lunch,100 mins)
-Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine (60 mins)
-Return journey arrive at the port