Why Choose Us?
Private Tour
Choose your destinations freely, finalize the route after booking
Charter from 1 Hour
Book in 30-minute increments
Great for Groups & Luggage
Large vehicles seating up to 9 available
Price
| Charter Duration | 6 hours | 7 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ¥44,000 | ¥51,000 |
Plan Details
What's Included
- A one-way private transfer with sightseeing, Kumamoto Station to Kurokawa Onsen
- Highway tolls, parking fees, and service charges included
- Transfer by minivan or large wagon (up to 9 passengers)
What's Not Included
- Specific vehicle selection fee (available as an optional add-on)
- Admission tickets to facilities or sightseeing spots
- Tour guide
- Other personal expenses
Sample Itinerary
*This is a fully chartered private tour. Departure time, waypoints, and time spent at photo spots can be freely arranged on the day based on your preferences. The itinerary below is only a sample.
| Time | Content |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | Kumamoto Station (pickup) |
| 12:15 | Sakura-no-baba Josaien (lunch, approx. 1 hr 15 min stop) |
| 13:30 | Kumamoto Castle (approx. 1 hr 30 min visit; admission not included) |
| 15:00 | Drive toward Aso |
| 16:30 | El Patio Ranch (horseback riding etc., approx. 45 min stop; activity fee not included) |
| 17:15 | Drive to Kurokawa Onsen |
| 18:00 | Kurokawa Onsen (drop-off) |
Plan Description
Turn the afternoon of your Kurokawa Onsen stay into a sightseeing drive. Leave Kumamoto Station at noon, have lunch at Sakura-no-baba Josaien and visit Kumamoto Castle, then cross the Aso grasslands to El Patio Ranch before arriving at Kurokawa Onsen in the early evening. Buses to Kurokawa are limited and need advance booking; with a private car you can travel with your suitcases on board and no timetable to watch.
About Booking
After making a provisional booking, a confirmation notice will be sent to you within 3 days.
For last-minute bookings, we will notify you of vehicle availability within a few hours.
*Availability may be limited for last-minute bookings, so we highly recommend booking well in advance.
Pick-up & Drop-off Points
Kumamoto Station → Sakura-no-baba Josaien → Kumamoto Castle → El Patio Ranch → Kurokawa Onsen (one way) Pickup at Kumamoto city hotels or Kumamoto Airport, drop-off at your inn and changes to stops can be arranged.
Important Notes / Cancellation Policy
- If you are not at the pick-up location after your scheduled departure time, your booking will be automatically canceled.
- Delays may occur due to traffic conditions. Please allow plenty of time when making your reservation.
- If you wish to change the time or location, please cancel your current reservation and book again.
Cancellation Policy
Once the booking is confirmed, cancellation fees will apply under the following conditions:
- Up to 3 days before the departure date: Free
- 1 to 2 days before the departure date: 30% of the total fare
- On the departure date up to the scheduled time: 50% of the total fare
- After the scheduled departure time: 100% of the total fare
Q. Is anything not included in the price?
Facility admission and activity fees, meals and accommodation are not included and are paid on site. Parking fees, expressway tolls, fuel and tax are all included in the tour price.
Q. Can we keep our suitcases in the car while sightseeing?
Yes. Your luggage stays in the car throughout, and the tour ends at Kurokawa Onsen, so you never have to carry it around before check-in.
Q. Can we book a car for the return trip the next day?
Yes. We also offer a one-way plan from Kurokawa Onsen back to Kumamoto Station via Ikeyama Spring and Takamori. The outbound and return trips are booked separately.
