Kumamoto Trip Overview
【OUTLINE】
Spend an entire day exploring the arts of Kumamoto’s samurai culture, which has continued to grow and develop through the present day.
【HIGHLIGHTS】
・Make the crest of the Hosokawa Clan using a traditional method called Higo Zogan metal inlay.
・Meet one of Kumamoto’s three remaining swordsmiths, learn about the trade, and even try swinging the smith’s hammer yourself.
・Visit Reigan Cave, where Miyamoto Musashi spent his final years.
・Visit the Shimada Museum of Arts, where you’ll find numerous works by Miyamoto Musashi.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Kumamoto, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan
【OUTLINE】
Spend an entire day exploring the arts of Kumamoto’s samurai culture, which has continued to grow and develop through the present day.
【HIGHLIGHTS】
・Make the crest of the Hosokawa Clan using a traditional method called Higo Zogan metal inlay.
・Meet one of Kumamoto’s three remaining swordsmiths, learn about the trade, and even try swinging the smith’s hammer yourself.
・Visit Reigan Cave, where Miyamoto Musashi spent his final years.
・Visit the Shimada Museum of Arts, where you’ll find numerous works by Miyamoto Musashi.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: （株）光助 肥後象嵌, 3-chōme-2-1 Shinmachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0004, Japan
10:00-11:00 Meet up at Kousuke Higo Zogan（Higo inlaying experience）・・・〈Take taxi, the fare is included in the plan〉
【DETAILS】
Spend an entire day exploring the arts of Kumamoto’s samurai culture, which has continued to grow and develop even through the present day! From Higo Inlaying to swordsmithing to Miyamoto Musashi’s beautiful art, we will show you the ever-changing arts that have been passed down ever since the Edo period.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu
12:00-13:00 Lunch at Kumamoto-city・・・〈Take taxi, the fare is included in the plan〉
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 松永日本刀剣鍛錬所, 1907-80 Kawanobori, Arao, Kumamoto 864-0031, Japan
13:30-15:00 Arrive at Matsunaga Japanese Sword Forge （Swordsmithing experience）・・・〈Take taxi, the fare is included in the plan〉
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Reigando, 589 Matsuocho Hirayama, Kumamoto 861-5282 Kumamoto Prefecture
16:30-17:30 Arrive at Reigan Cave（Meditation experience）・・・〈by taxi, the fare is included in the plan〉
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu
18:00 Arrive in Kumamoto City（The tour ends, dismissal）
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