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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 | 10 hours | 11 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ¥72,000 | ¥79,000 |
Plan Details
What's Included
- A private car day trip from Kumamoto Station to walk Oguni railway heritage
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 8:30 | Kumamoto Station (pickup) |
| 10:00 | Roadside Station Oguni (Yu Station), start of the former Miyahara Line trail (walk through Kitazato Tunnel and over the Kono River bridge, approx. 1 hr 45 min) |
| 12:00 | Lunch in Kitazato (approx. 1 hour) |
| 13:00 | Shibasaburo Kitazato Museum (approx. 1 hr 15 min; admission not included) |
| 14:15 | Former Kitazato Station (approx. 45 min stop) |
| 15:15 | Roadside Station Oguni (shopping and a break, approx. 1 hr 30 min) |
| 17:00 | Drive back to Kumamoto |
| 18:30 | Kumamoto Station (drop-off) |
Plan Description
Walk the remains of the former JNR Miyahara Line in Oguni, north of the Aso caldera rim. Start on the trail from Roadside Station Oguni, follow it on foot through the Kitazato Tunnel and over the Kono River bridge, and meet your car waiting ahead in Kitazato. Visit the birthplace museum of Shibasaburo Kitazato, known as the father of modern Japanese medicine, and the former Kitazato Station, then take a break at Roadside Station Oguni before heading back to Kumamoto. By public transport this day depends on train and bus connections and a single evening bus home; with a private car you can walk at your own pace.
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 → Roadside Station Oguni → (on foot along the former Miyahara Line trail) → Kitazato → Shibasaburo Kitazato Museum & Former Kitazato Station → Roadside Station Oguni → Kumamoto Station While you walk the trail, the car goes ahead and waits in Kitazato. Pickup and drop-off at Kumamoto Airport or city hotels 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 meals 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 see the railway heritage by car instead of walking?
Yes. We can shorten the walking section or drive close to the railway remains, adjusting the plan to suit your fitness.
Q. Is a shorter tour cheaper?
Oguni is about 67 km one way from Kumamoto Station, and the price also reflects the distance driven, so 10 hours gives the best price for this route. The extra time lets you stay longer or add stops.
