A Trip to Explore the History and Culture of Uto City in Kumamoto

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7 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered

Uto’s Historical Journey: A Sensory Trip Through Time
Discover Uto’s past not just by seeing it but by truly experiencing it with all your senses.
This immersive tour invites you to step into history through unique hands-on activities. Wear a full suit of samurai armor, craft your own bachi (drumsticks), and feel the deep resonance as you strike a traditional drum.

As you explore the quiet castle ruins, refreshing natural springs, and fragrant streets lined with old soy sauce warehouses, you will connect with Uto’s heritage in a vivid and personal way.

Travel comfortably by private taxi with an optional guide and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace. Get ready to experience Uto like never before and create memories that will last a lifetime.

What's Included

Private Round-trip Transportation
Professional Driver
Experience fees
Guide
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Explore the historic remains of Uto Castle, once a key stronghold during Japan’s feudal era. As your guide shares stories of the castle’s glory days and the legendary samurai Konishi Yukinaga, history comes alive before your eyes. Then, visit the serene Todoroki Spring Source, where pure, flowing waters have sustained the region for generations.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Immerse yourself in the heartbeat of Uto’s culture! This museum preserves 26 historic drums recognized as Important Tangible Folk Cultural Properties of Japan. Take part in a special hands-on experience where you’ll craft your own bachi (drumsticks), then use them to play one of the mighty drums - feeling its deep resonance as you create your own rhythm.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Awaken your samurai spirit! At this historic shrine, you’ll have the rare opportunity to don a full set of authentic samurai armor. Capture striking photos and discover the meaning behind each piece, while gaining insight into the honor and discipline that defined the samurai way of life.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    White-Walled Warehouses of Matsuai Enjoy a relaxing walk through the beautifully preserved streets of Matsuai, known for its traditional salt and soy sauce warehouses. As you wander among the white-walled buildings, you’ll sense the echoes of the town’s prosperous past and the lives of the families who once thrived here - immersing yourself in the sights and scents of this charming seaside town.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by H.I.S.Co., Ltd.

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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