Takachiho one-day tour
Takachiho Gorge
Dynamic and beautiful Takachiho Gorge and here is the birthplace of Shinto which is Japanese
indigenouse religion. 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 indigenouse religion.
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
・English speaking tour attendant escorts your journey to produce a pleasant trip.
・Chartered vehicle is utilized as per number of person.
Itinerary
8:00 Depart Fukuoka-city
Transfer to Takachiho using Kyushu Expressway, 2 hours and 50 minutes
The shrine has long history, established 1900 years ago, worship the deity of agriculture,
marriage, traffic safety and protection against misfortunes
lunch at Takachiho, Somen nagashi
Somen nagashi is the way of eating Somen with waterslide traditionally made by bamboo
Dynamic and beautiful gorge, a narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River
The spot to see waterfalls and the columnar shaped valley together is rare in the world
Here is the birth place of Japanese indigenou religion, Shinto
Transfer to Fukuoka-cuty using Kyushu Expressway
18:00 Arrive at Fukuoka-city
Option : the following site can be arranged as an option.
Tourist Tram / Minami Aso Rail Way
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Aso
You can enjoy sample wines and winery also can be visited
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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Lunch , Somen nagashi
Somen is a kind of noodle which is made by wheat and is usually eaten by dipping style.
Somen nagashi is the way of eating Somen with waterslide traditionally made by bamboo
like as video below. Nagashi means flowing.
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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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The most recommended activity at Takachiho Gorge is riding the river that flows down the
base of the gorge on a rental boat.The spot you can see waterfalls and the columnar shaped
valley together is rare in the world. Please enjoy this amazing view from the boat.
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Japanese indigenous religion, Shinto born here. There is a story of Shinto origin in the Cave
behind of Amano Iwato Shrine, and Amano Yasugawara. About ten kilometers outside of central Takachiho, Amano Iwato Shrine was built near the Cave where is place of the Shinto origin story.
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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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Gokase Winery is located near Takachiho, in the beautiful plateau at an altitude of 600m.All the
wines are being made from locally grown grapes. There is the tasting corner, you can enjoy
sample wines. Winery also can be visited.
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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
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