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Kumamoto Castle Guided tour of the stone walls under restoration

Kumamoto Castle has been undergoing restoration works since 2016 due to earthquake damages. Guided by experts and stoneworkers involved in the restoration process of the stone walls, you will tour and see the real worksite.

Feel the traditional craftsmanship that lives inside the stone walls while experiencing the wisdom and ingenuity of the stoneworkers. You can enjoy the charm of Kumamoto Castle from a different perspective than on regular tours.

Experience fee
¥6,000/person
Time required
Approximately 90 minutes
Take a look behind the scenes of the restoration process that only stoneworkers are meant to see!
Experience the site of Kumamoto Castle being restored

While touring the worksite, professionals involved in the restoration works will provide easy-to-understand explanations of the process of restoring stone walls.

Demonstration of special techniques and stone cutting experience

During the tour, it will be presented a special technique used to break huge stones. You can also have the experience of cutting stones under the guidance of a stoneworker.

Exploring stone wall restoration techniques

Walk around the castle while following the mysterious symbols carved into stone and all the footprints of history that you would probably miss without this tour.

Schedule
Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza (about 30 minutes)
Event plaza (Ninomaru ruins)《About 45 minutes》
Walk around the area (about 20 minutes)
Tour information
Application conditions
The meeting place
Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza
Tour conductor
Local guide: will accompany you
Minimum departure ~ Maximum number of participants
4-20 people
Target age
13 years and older
Reservation deadline
Until 7 days before the event date
method of payment
Credit card or local payment *Details will be provided after application.
What's included in the price
Guide fee, Kumamoto Castle entrance fee
What is not included in the price?
Transportation expenses to the meeting/dissolution location
clothing
This tour involves walking outdoors, so please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
About cancellation fee
1 week before:20%, 3 days before:50%, From the day before:100%
Notes
  • Junior high school students and older (13 years old～) fee is the same as that for adults.
  • This tour will be held even if it rains. However, the tour may be cancelled in the event of a typhoon or other danger. (Tour fee will be refunded).
  • The order and location of the itinerary may be changed depending on the weather and other factors on the day of the tour.
  • If the minimum number of participants is not met, the trip may be cancelled. In the event of cancellation, we will contact you.
  • Delays or no-shows due to transportation delays, etc. will also be subject to cancellation fees.
Inquiry
The meeting place

Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza
Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza: 1-1-1 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture 860-0008 (Sakuranobaba Josaien)
TEL:096-288-5600

This experience content is part of the Japan Tourism Agency's "Reiwa 5 Tourism Restart Project". This project is aimed at foreign tourists visiting Japan, and Japanese nationals are not eligible to participate.