8 days in Kumamoto Prefecture Itinerary

On the 3rd (Tue), get great views at Daikanbo Overlook, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Ikeyama Springs, then look for all kinds of wild species at Ogi Rice Terraces, and finally explore the activities along Yamabuki Suigen. Here are some ideas for day two: experience rural life at Couples, then take a memorable drive along Aso Panorama Line, then take in panoramic vistas at Aso Skyline View Place, and finally admire the sheer force of Nabegataki Falls.

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Vancouver, Canada to Minamioguni-machi is an approximately 18-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Japan Standard Time (JST) is 17 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Vancouver in September, with highs in Minamioguni-machi at 32°C and lows at 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can drive to Minamiaso-mura.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): make a trip to Shirakawa Springs, explore the activities along Ikenokawa Suigen, get impressive views of Mt. Aso, then take in the views from Choyo Bridge, and finally examine the collection at Aso Highland Museum Park.

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You can drive from Minamioguni-machi to Minamiaso-mura in 1.5 hours. In September in Minamiaso-mura, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Kumamoto.

Centered around its castle, Kumamoto stands as a historic city with plenty of modern-day appeal to add to the mix.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Fri): step into the grandiose world of Kumamoto Castle, explore the world behind art at Contemporary Art Museum, Kumamoto, then admire the natural beauty at Suizenji Jojuen Garden, then stop by KUMAMON products Nagataniya, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Mt.Kinpozan Ichinotake. Here are some ideas for day two: soak in some Japanese tradition at some of the top local onsens, then enjoy the sand and surf at Okoshiki Beach, and then take an in-depth tour of Newspaper Museum.

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Traveling by car from Minamiaso-mura to Kumamoto takes 1.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Kumamoto are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to drive to Amakusa.

On the 8th (Sun), enjoy the sand and surf at Mogushi Beach, stroll around Nishibira Tsubaki Park, then take some stellar pictures from Kigaigaura Observation Deck, and finally see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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You can drive from Kumamoto to Amakusa in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in September, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can travel back home.