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As a port city with several waterways, Kumamoto offers up a few different boating opportunities. These include gentle cruises along local rivers and lakes, as well as ferry trips that take you further afield. Here’s a selection of what you can find in the prefecture.

Boating Along the Kuma River

The Kuma River is the longest in the Kyushu region, 115 km long and leading out to the Yatsushiro Sea. It’s also a fast-flowing river, considered to be one of …