--- title: "Yatsushiro (Kumamoto) Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/yatsushiro-kumamoto description: "Kumamoto's port beneath a storied castle" --- # Yatsushiro (Kumamoto) ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท Japan ยท Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan > "Kumamoto's port beneath a storied castle" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.4h - **Visiting Sailings:** 44 - **Cruise Lines:** 4 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Mar (11 sailings), Apr (7 sailings), May (6 sailings) ## About Yatsushiro (Kumamoto) Yatsushiro is a port city on the western coast of Kyushu, about an hour south of Kumamoto by road. The city's own attractions are modest: old castle ruins, a few shrines, and a quiet waterfront. The main reason ships call here is access to Kumamoto and its castle, one of the largest in Japan. The castle was badly damaged in the 2016 earthquakes and is still being restored, but parts are open to visitors, and the scale of the stone walls is impressive even from outside. Suizenji Garden in Kumamoto is a traditional landscape garden modelled on the 53 stations of the Tลkaidล road, including a miniature Mount Fuji. Kumamoto ramen, a rich pork-bone broth with garlic oil, is the local speciality. Back in Yatsushiro, the Kuroshio Market sells fresh fish. The city is known for its autumn fireworks festival, one of the largest in Japan. The yen is the currency. Shuttle buses usually run from the port to Kumamoto. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** JPY (Japanese Yen) - **Language:** Japanese - **Timezone:** Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9) - **Tipping:** Not customary; can be considered rude ## Location Coordinates: 32.5195, 130.5461 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Yatsushiro%20(Kumamoto)/@32.51946,130.54608,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Yatsushiro%20(Kumamoto)&ll=32.51946,130.54608&z=13) ## Things to Do in Yatsushiro (Kumamoto) Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Kumamoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fddfb957-cd9d-42d6-8c44-10a1a0a2a81d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (14) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ86 | Viator | | [Kumamoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4e3e7310-9382-4d9e-b690-8186295ea372.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (22) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ127 | Viator | | [Kumamoto Castle: The Full Story Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3251a96d-ddbf-495a-b924-e3cfacc08bb2.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (6) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ35 | Viator | | [Discover the Spirit of the Greatest Samurai, Miyamoto Musashi](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1c169c4c-99d9-4006-b371-f6add6629a17.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (6) | 1h 40m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ170 | Viator | | [Kumamoto : Iconic Statues World of Pirates Adventure Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8ee71546-1e94-4e75-94f9-5550c512e5fa.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (39) | 8h | โ€“ | โ‚ฌ101 | Viator | | [Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony in an Intimate Setting](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ffd1a216-a2ea-4e61-8b92-8274d59a86d2.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (3) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ40 | Viator | | [Kumamoto Afternoon Half Day Miyamoto Musashi Tour with Hired Car](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6811bdd0-9c32-4766-ae96-3ce47b43eabf.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (2) | 4h 10m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ323 | Viator | | [Kumamoto Private Customizable Full Day Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/876d2cca-90ad-44a3-ae9a-c82d5ec54717.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (5) | 8h | โ€“ | โ‚ฌ257 | Viator | | [Kyushu Kumamoto Josaien Kimono Rental Private Experience](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/54347a76-5ae7-4a45-b9f8-3689610e6d71.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ32 | Viator | | [Kumamoto Private Food & Bar Hopping Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/444f851c-8e72-428b-9601-9c3df9694dcf.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ85 | Viator | | [Anniversary Japanese Wedding Photo Plan Japanese Culture](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c978823f-eb71-40fb-a841-f38b08dd0e9f.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ2,028 | Viator | | [Charms of Kumamoto and its Rich Nature Private Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c08e1605-e08c-4bc5-9217-7ae4b2804e49.md?via=markdown) | 2โ˜… (1) | 7h | โ€“ | โ‚ฌ72 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Nagasaki](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/nagasaki.md): 37 nm - [Kagoshima](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kagoshima.md): 56 nm - [Sasebo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/sasebo.md): 57 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/neon-echoes-kumamoto-fukuoka-from-shanghai~RCL-SPECTRUM-20270919-5.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ732 per person (โ‚ฌ1,464 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Spectrum Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/spectrum-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 5 nights - **Departure:** 2027-09-19 - **Itinerary:** Neon Echoes โ€“ Kumamoto & Fukuoka from Shanghai ## Featured Cruises from Yatsushiro (Kumamoto) Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Far East Grandeur โ€“ Hong Kong & Yokohama](https://cruisello.com/cruises/far-east-grandeur-hong-kong-yokohama~RCL-NAVIGATOR-20270213-12.md) | Navigator Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-02-13 | 12 | โ‚ฌ1,406 | | [Japanese Island Odyssey โ€“ Fukuoka, Nagasaki & Kagoshima](https://cruisello.com/cruises/japanese-island-odyssey-fukuoka-nagasaki-kagoshima~RCL-SPECTRUM-20261220-9.md) | Spectrum Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2026-12-20 | 9 | โ‚ฌ1,460 | | [Shrine & Shogun Odyssey โ€“ Tokyo, Busan & Nagasaki](https://cruisello.com/cruises/shrine-shogun-odyssey-tokyo-busan-nagasaki~PCL-SA-20270317-22.md) | Sapphire Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-03-17 | 22 | โ‚ฌ3,357 | ## Browse Cruises - 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