From Fukuoka to Takachiho via Aso & Kumamoto *Please book and pay your hotel in Takachiho by yourself.
Fukuoka Prefecture - Meeting Point at about 9:00
*At your hotel in Fukuoka or Hakata station, Fukuoka Airport, …etc.
- Pick-up starts 15 minutes before departure.
* Please specify the boarding location in advance if you are in Fukuoka. We will pick you up for free.
Kumamoto Castle (熊本城, Kumamotojō) is one of the most impressive castles in Japan.
With large castle grounds and a variety of buildings, Kumamoto Castle offers its visitors one of the most complete castle experiences in Japan.
Only a few structures have survived the centuries since the castle’s construction in 1607 intact.
The castle keep and most other buildings are modern reconstructions, but the reconstructions are mostly of a high quality and new buildings are continually being added.
With about 800 cherry trees, the castle becomes a popular cherry blossom spot usually in late March and early April.
- Separate accommodation for driver
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Professional driver and guide
- All-inclusive package: insurance, taxes, and toll fees
- Gratuities included
- Parking fees covered
- Your accommodation costs, meals and drinks
- Dinner
- Lunch
- On-board WiFi
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On the first day’s morning, our minibus will offer a complimentary pick-up from your hotel, station, or airport in Fukuoka prefecture.
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Our minibus will transport you from Fukuoka to Kumamoto Castle.
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From Kumamoto, we will head to Mt. Aso. If luck is on your side, you will have the opportunity to visit the Aso crater. Kusasenri offers light horse-riding experiences. Aso is renowned for its Akaushi beef which is a popular choice for lunch (meals are at your own expense).
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Concluding the first day, we will transport you from Kumamoto Castle to your accommodation in Takachiho. In Takachiho, the local tourist association organizes ‘Kagura’ starting at 20:00 (optional).
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On the second day’s morning, we will again offer pick-up from your hotel in Takachiho. Typical itinerary includes Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Shrine, and Amano Yasugawara (and the Takachiho Railway if time allows). You can also opt for a local guide.
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After soaking in the experiences of Takachiho, we will depart for Fukuoka around 16:00. The return journey takes about 3.5 hours, with a stop at a roadside station well-known for its melons.
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
