Kumamoto Outdoors

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now could be the perfect time to plan a memorable romantic boat trip that takes in some of the scenery the Kumamoto prefecture has to offer. You could book a relaxing cruise with a nice meal or even indulge in a water-based activity that’s a bit more fun and energetic. Here are a few options worth considering. Kuma River Cruise At 115 km in length and running into the Yatsushiro Sea, the Kuma River is the longest waterway in Kyushu. It’s also something of a thrill-seeker’s paradise, one of three rapid spots in the area offering white-knuckle rafting opportunities during the warmer months. However, you can also enjoy a gentler option that makes for the perfect Valentine’s treat for a couple looking for a boat trip. The clear stream course avoids the downhill sections, instead serving up a picturesque 90-minute boating journey starting off in Hitoyoshi, around 1.5 hours from Kumamoto City. This wooden boat trip with guide takes you past the Hitoyoshi Castle remains, mountain scenery, temples, shrines, and diverse marine life, eventually stopping around 8 kilometers down the line in Kuma Village. Hire prices are around 2,700 yen per person or…