Takachiho one-day tour
Takachiho offers dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge and
here is the birthplace of Japanese mythology.
Takachiho is located almost center of Kyushu, in the northernmost part of Miyazaki-prefecture,
bordering Aso , Kumamoto-prefecture.
The Gokase River formed Takachioho Gorge flows from the west to the southeast part of town.
In this tour, you can enjoy the dynamic and beautiful nature of Takachioho Gorge
and find the roots of Japanese culture in the birth place of Japanese mythology.
Location of Takachiho
Tour conditions
The tour is the private tour exclusively for your group.
・Minimum number : 2 person
・Maxum number : 30 person
・Tour date : please specify the date
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
(1) less than 8 person
a chartered taxi is used with English speaking driver
English speaking driver assist the tour as tour guide and tour attendant
(2) more than 9 person
a chartered bus is used with Japanese speaking driver
English speaking guide who also works as a tour attendant is accompanied
for assist the tour in the case of using a chartered bus
Itinerary
8:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Takachiho using Kyushu Expressway, 2 hours and 50 minutes
Visit Takachiho shrine
lunch at Takachiho
Explore Takachiho Gorge
Visit Amano Iwato shrine
Transfer to Fukuoka-cuty using Kyushu Expressway
18:00 Arrive at Fukuoka-city
Option : the following site can be arranged as a option.
Tourist Tram / Minami Aso Rail Way
Where to Explore
Located just west of the town center, is nestled in a grove of tall cedars. During the day the shrine’s
nondescript, unpainted buildings blend in naturally with the surrounding trees. In the evening,
you can enjoy the Yokagura Dance
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A narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River. The nearly sheer cliffs lining the
gorge are made of slow forming volcanic basalt columns which resemble the scales of a dragon
where the stone twisted and flowed as it formed.
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About ten kilometers outside of central Takachiho the Shrine was built near the cave
where Amaterasu is said to have hid herself away. The cave cannot be approached,
however, there is an observation deck behind the shrine’s main building.
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Option
Tourist Tram / Minami Aso Rail Way
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Aso. The Minami Aso railway is a private railroad offering a
very scenic ride from Takamori to Nakamatsu in the south east of the caldera.
Lovely and magnificent scenery can be enjoyed.
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Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.
You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com
And we would love to chat about your travel plans on the phone as well,
please ring our office a call in English. +81-93-521-8897
Tour results
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