I will be visiting Kumamoto in August, and was curious if anyone has some pro tips for traveling around to see all the One Piece statues? Apparently they are spaced out quite a bit, and several are difficult to get to via public transportation. I looked into a tour agency that offers to take you to them over the course of a day, but they are unavailable during the dates I’m visiting. Any and all help on this matter is truly appreciated!
by ClubianJedi96
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There’s a few guides/blogs in Japanese that do it in one day, that you could try following:
* [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOtL_JCRYpo) probably hard to follow even with auto-translated subtitles, but may be worth a watch.
* [Blog Post](https://www.kuidaorehourouki.com/etc/zenseihatabi/) giving a detailed plan as well as a [landmark timetable starting at 9AM and ending at 4:45PM](https://www.kuidaorehourouki.com/etc/zenseihatabi/#toc17).
* [Another blog post](https://pekopekomaru.com/%E3%83%AF%E3%83%B3%E3%83%94%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E5%83%8F1%E6%97%A5%E3%81%A7%E5%85%A8%E3%81%A6%E5%B7%A1%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A6%E3%81%BF%E3%81%9F%EF%BC%81%E9%BA%A6%E3%82%8F%E3%82%89%E4%B8%80%E5%91%B3%E5%83%8F/) with more maps and timetables.
You’ll need taxi(s) or cars for some.
L/C are both in the city. Easiest.
Z/U/F are all very close to their train stops. Z needs a 5 minute walk.
B/J are kind of close to the city, but they’re a bit out of the way. B needs a bus and J can be bus or train/shortish walk.
S/R/N are hardest.
None of them really have much else super close to them, so if you visit them just keep in mind you’re basically visiting for the statues. Maybe some food and a quick walk around. *L and C do because of their general proximity
I did the first 5. F’s station has a bunch of signed art from various mangakas and the VA for L. Interestingly not Oda. They also have One Piece manga (in Japanese ) to read for free. C is near a zoo if that’s your cuppa.