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How to get fromKumamoto to Kikuchi Valleyby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kumamoto to Kikuchi Valley by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain train [39772] Jr Hohi / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Higoozu to Kikuchi Valleytaxi taxi
    1h 9m

  2. Drive  41.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Kikuchi Valleycar car 41.1 km
    45 min
    ¥707–1,021

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Kikuchi Plazabus bus C1-3：蓮台寺入口→熊本駅前→桜町バスターミナル→水道町→坪井→堀川→御代志→菊池温泉 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kikuchi Plaza to Kikuchi Valleytaxi taxi
    1h 32m
    ¥8,252–10,393

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kumamoto to Kikuchi Valleytaxi taxi 41.1 km
    45 min
    ¥18,000–23,000

  5. Bus, taxi via Kikuchi Onsen・Shimin Hiroba Mae

    1. Take the bus from Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Kikuchi Onsen・Shimin Hiroba Maebus bus C1-3：蓮台寺入口→熊本駅前→桜町バスターミナル→水道町→坪井→堀川→御代志→菊池温泉 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kikuchi Onsen・Shimin Hiroba Mae to Kikuchi Valleytaxi taxi
    1h 36m
    ¥7,785–9,932

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  • Distance: 46.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Kikuchi Valley, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kumamoto to Kikuchi Valley. However, you can take the train to Higoozu then take the taxi to Kikuchi Valley. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kikuchi Plaza then take the taxi to Kikuchi Valley.

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