A Comprehensive Guide to Enjoying Kumamoto Twice as Much: 4 Nights and 5 Days Itinerary!

🗺️ I chose Kumamoto as my first destination to experience authentic Japanese vibes! Despite not knowing any Japanese, I managed to complete my solo trip successfully 🙂 I planned the itinerary by borrowing all the Kumamoto-related travel guides from my local library and optimizing the route 😊

👉Day 1
🧭Destinations: Kumamoto Castle -> Sakura-no-baba Josaien -> Coffee Arrow -> (Dinner) Yakiniku Brothers -> (Late-night snack) Yatai Mura

✈️Transportation: If your accommodation is near Kumamoto city, taking the airport limousine bus from Kumamoto Airport for 1,000 yen is convenient!

🏖️Recommended Spot: 'Yatai Mura' is a street filled with food stalls—an exciting experience!

🥘Food Recommendation: 'Coffee Arrow' is run by a dedicated elderly gentleman who brews coffee with great craftsmanship. The atmosphere is wonderful, and the owner is very kind!

🏠Accommodation:
1. The Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto

👉Day 2 (Fukuoka Day Trip)
🧭Destinations: Motsunabe Tashu -> Yodobashi Camera -> LaLaport -> Sasaguri Town Summer Fireworks -> Ichiran Ramen

✈️Transportation: Kumamoto -> Fukuoka (Bus fare was around 2,500 yen!) In Fukuoka, having a Suica card is handy, but I paid in cash since it was a day trip 🙂

🏖️Recommended Spot: You might catch a performance on the basement floor of Yodobashi Camera if you're lucky!

🥘Food Recommendation: At 'Motsunabe Tashu,' you can choose between noodles or rice later—definitely go for rice! It's absolutely delicious 🥰

🏠Accommodation:
Stayed at 'The Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto' for the entire 4 nights and 5 days. However, for seasoned travelers, I wouldn't necessarily recommend staying in just one place!

👉Day 3
🧭Destinations: (Shopping) Don Quijote, Mikuniya -> (Lunch) Korantei -> (Shopping) Amu Plaza

✈️Transportation: Tram (⚠️ Board from the back and exit from the front!)

🏖️Recommended Spot: Korantei

🥘Food Recommendation: At 'Korantei,' I highly recommend trying Taipien! It's a Kumamoto-style wonton dish that's incredibly tasty 🤩

🏠Accommodation:
1. The Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto

👉Day 4
🧭Destinations: (Breakfast) Matsuyashin -> Katsuretsutei -> Nagasaki Jiro -> Suizenji Jojuen -> Natsume Soseki's Birthplace -> Luffy Statue -> Ajisen Ramen -> Purikura -> Kumamoto City Hall Observation Deck -> Nanaseki Cafe

✈️Transportation: Tram

🏖️Recommended Spot: 'Suizenji Jojuen' is a must-visit! It's a stunning Japanese-style garden.

🥘Food Recommendation: At 'Katsuretsutei,' I recommend the lunch set menu. 'Ajisen Ramen' is also famous for its black garlic ramen—highly recommended 😀

🏠Accommodation:
1. The Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto

👉Day 5
Since this was the day to wrap up my Kumamoto trip and return to Korea, I didn't plan anything specific 😙

💡Travel Tips: Budget around 100,000 won per day for a smooth trip! Studying a bit of Japanese beforehand will make your trip even more enjoyable 😄 The weather forecast initially predicted rain for all five days, but it only rained once briefly! The weather was fantastic and felt much cooler than Korea. Fukuoka is just two hours away, making it perfect for a day trip!