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100% Customized Private Tours of Kyushu, Just for You.
2026/06/04
Staff BlogAt Japan KYUSHU Tourist, all of our services are fully customized just for you. We design a private tour tailored to your exact preferences, seamlessly combining your preferred dates, group size, and travel themes—whether it is Sightseeing tour, Christian Pilgrimage tour, or Golf tour. From handpicked destinations and premium accommodations, like luxury Ryokans, to private vehicles and professional tour guides, everything is crafted around your unique wishes and budget comfort level. Tell us your dream holiday, and we will handle the rest! June 04, 2026
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Takachiho-no-Yokagura
2026/06/04
Takachiho travel guideTakachiho-no-Yokagura is a sacred Shinto ritual that has been dedicated to Ujigami-sama (the local guardian deity) by various settlements from November to February since ancient times. For those who cannot attend the full seasonal festivals, four representative episodes are performed nightly from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Takachiho Shrine Kagura-den Hall throughout the year. First three episodes (The dance of Tajikarao, Uzume, Totori) are based on Iwato Mythology. The dance of Goshitai is a dance of a married couple (Izanagi and Izanami) living happily together. It expresses a prayer for a rich harvest, happily married, smooth delivery and pregnancy. Complete Your Spiritual Night in Takachiho For our Customized Private Tour guests, we are happy to assist with your Takachiho-no-Yokagura ticket reservations.
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Takachiho Gorge boat riding
2026/06/04
Takachiho travel guideThe most recommended activity at Takachiho Gorge is renting a boat to experience the river from the very base of the canyon. The view from the water—where you can witness cascading waterfalls and dramatic columnar cliffs simultaneously—is a rare spectacle found in few other places in the world. Don’t miss this breathtaking perspective from the river level Looking to ride the boats? As part of our Customized Private Tours, we handle the entire boat reservation process for our guests.
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Aso travel guide
2026/06/04
Kumamoto-prefectureLocated in central Kyushu, Aso boasts one of the world’s largest calderas, spanning 18 km from east to west and 24 km from north to south. Formed by four prehistoric volcanic eruptions, the giant caldera is ringed by a 120 km outer rim. At its heart lie the iconic Five Peaks of Mt. Aso, featuring Mt. Nakadake—an active volcano where visitors can look directly into the crater from the rim. Mount Nakadake Mount Nakadake is part of the Mount Aso group, which features five majestic peaks located within a massive caldera. This vast caldera stretches 25 km from north to south and 18 km from east to west. Standing at an altitude of 1,506 meters, Mount Nakadake is the most dynamic peak and remains one of the largest active volcanoes in Japan. Kusasenri-ga-hama A beautiful 785,000-square-meter prairie spreads at the foot of Mt. Eboshi, one of the Five Peaks of Aso. With a large pond at its center and grazing horses wandering freely, it offers a truly idyllic view. Visitors can enjoy horseback riding and walking year-round, experiencing Japan’s distinct seasons from vivid summer greens to a fantastic winter wonderland. Daikanbo Located on the northern edge of the Aso Caldera’s outer rim, Daikanbo offers the perfect panoramic views of the caldera and the Aso Five Peaks. Meaning “the peak of the grand observatory, ” …
