One-Day Customized Minami-Aso & Takachiho Tour

Embark on a customizable tour of Kumamoto and Miyazaki, exploring the natural beauty of Kyushu. Discover the cultural side of Japan and create unforgettable memories on this private journey.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Shirakawa Springs - Shirakawa Spring (Shirakawa Suigen) is a famous spring water and selected as one of the 100 best spring waters in Japan. The water contributes to the development of local industries, such as bottled water and Japanese rice wine.
  • Takachiho Gorge - Takachiho Gorge is a narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River, and the cliffs lining the gorge are made of volcanic basalt columns that resemble the scales of a dragon where the stone twisted and flowed as it formed. Most interestingly, you can ride on a board to explore the Takachiho River and the gorge.
  • Amanoiwato Shrine - Amano Iwato Shrine is a Japanese shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. You can see a big torii gate, which is standing in a cave. The shrine in the cave also has a very mystical ambiance.
  • Takachiho Shrine - Takachiho Shrine was built approximately 1900 years ago. It enshrines desties of good harvests, and marriage prospects, transport safety, and lifting of bad luck, and attracts many faithful.
  • The Site of Takachiho Railway Amanoiwato Station - The Takachiho Railway offers a 30-minute, 5-kilometer round-trip ride from Takachiho Station to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Takachiho. On the train ride, you will have a good time seeing beautiful views of the gorge, including the new green leaves in spring and colorful leaves in fall, from the Japanese highest railway bridge.

Note: The 12 hours and 30 mins duration will include transportation

What's Included
  • Bilingual Guide Service Charge
  • All Applicable Fees and Taxes
  • Transportation Costs
  • Travel Management Fees and Taxes
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Activity Expenses
Additional Information

We are going to take you on our Kyushu Nature Tour where you can explore the Minami-Aso area in Kumamoto and Takachiho area in Miyazaki.

This tour also allows the customers to customize and make their own private journey at their request. Our English-speaking staffs will support you in making a wonderful memory on the tour, and you can explore and find the new side of Japan through its nature experiences.

*Please be aware that this tour price is excluding the activity expenses. If you would like to experience the activities listed, please let us know in advance.

*Takachiho Gorge Boat Ride needs to be reserved a week prior to the tour date due to its popularity. If you wish to do this activity please let us know immediately.

*Depending on the weather and volcanic activity at the time, we may have to find the alternative plan for Nakadake Crater since it could be under restrictions for the safety reason.

*The tour details are sample itinerary.

  • The 10 hour duration will be including transportation
Location
1-1 Hakataekichūōgai
If you prefer to be picked up from the station and not at your accommodation, we will pick you up from Hakata Station in front of Mister Donut.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mary_w
Jun 11, 2024
Spiritual nature haven - The entire trip from start to finish was amazing. The places they take you to are remote and not accessible by public transportation. Our tour escorts Keita and Mercedes were exceptional in their care and service. Everything was paced perfectly and they were very flexible and very good at what they do. They took us to 'hidden' spots that other tours do not know about. I highly recommend that you ask for them. They made our trip a highlight.
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K4978mnjasminet
May 10, 2024
AMAZING - The tour was Amazing and breath taking all in one! Our guides at SMEKK inc were very knowledgeable and friendly, unbelievably accommodating and adapting throughout the day to our interest.100% highly recommended and great for English speaking tourist!
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Gargi_m
May 31, 2024
Takachiho and Mount Aso should be a part of your Japan trip - The drive from Kumamoto to Takachiho is beautiful. Lovely landscapes of the countryside and the greenery along the way. Mount Aso was disappointing as the bus trip was cancelled. It would have been useful if we were informed in advance of the option to take a helicopter ride to view Mount Aso
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