Cool Escape: Takachiho Gorge From Fukuoka, 1Day, Ancient Japan, Beautiful Nature, Private Car
Joined 2024
[Extend your journey with my tours and enjoy multi-day discount. Please message me before booking.] Join my [OMOTENASHI] tour for a day of Japan’s finest hospitality. Travel from Fukuoka to Takachiho, a land of myths and beauty. Explore Takachiho Gorge, where towering cliffs and emerald waters create a mystical scene. Perfect for history and nature lovers, this journey blends culture, stunning landscapes, and heartfelt hospitality. Let me guide you on an adventure you'll treasure forever!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel in Fukuoka City
- I am located within a 20-minute drive from Fukuoka Airport, Hakata Station, and Hakata Port, so if you book a hotel near these facilities we can ensure a smooth meeting.
Your Hotel in Fukuoka City
Let's enjoy the tour together:)
Estimated travel time is 2.5 hours plus 2 bathroom breaks
Takachiho Gorge
A beautiful and mysterious gorge where you can feel the history of the earth.
A gorge with towering cliffs formed by the cooling and erosion of pyroclastic flows that erupted during volcanic activity at Mount Aso long ago.
Estimated stay time: 90 minutes
Manai Falls
This famous waterfall has been designated as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan, and the way it falls from a height of about 17 meters onto the water surface is a sight that symbolizes Takachiho Gorge.
Takachiho Three Bridges
"Takachiho Three Bridges" is a popular photo spot on the Takachiho Gorge promenade. You can see a panoramic view of the different arch bridges, and it is said to be the only place in Japan where you can see three arch bridges in one place in one gorge.
Lunch Time
You can choose from noodle dishes such as soba and somen, as well as Japanese-style yakiniku (barbecue).
Estimated stay time: 60 minutes(including refueling time)
Estimated travel time to next location: 2.5 hours plus 2 bathroom breaks
Farewell time: Your Hotel in Fukuoka City
I would appreciate your understanding that the arrival time may be delayed due to traffic congestion. Traffic congestion is expected around Fukuoka at this time due to the cars and public transport of local business people.
See you again:)
Ending Point
Your Hotel in Fukuoka City
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
-I will be both the guide and the driver.
-Free mobile Wi-Fi
-Free Apple Music and Netflix
-My own private car (5-seater van "SUBARU JUSTY")
-Gasoline fee
-Parking fee
-Expressway tolls (Fukuoka Urban Expressway and Kyushu Expressway)
-Guide gratuity
-Cost of meals (guide and customers)
-Facility Admission fees (guide and customers);
[If you request cruising boat at Takachiho goat] 4100 to 5100 JPY (Capacity: 3 people, no boatman, 30 minutes)
Tour Important Information
1.If you want to do cashless payments on your entire itinerary, please let me know in advance. I will need to have a payment machine ready.
2. Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
3. Extra time is assumed, but it is an itinerary that will be difficult to proceed if the meeting time is delayed. I hope we can meet on time:)
4. My car can accommodate up to 4 guests. If you are a group of 5 or more, please contact me so that I can arrange a rental-car tour;
5-7 guests +33,000yen 8 person van: NISSAN SERENA (In my experience, I select the most comfortable vehicle for tours with a large number of people.)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Katsu N.
Hi there! I may sound formal in this profile, but I’m actually very easygoing—feel free to check my reviews! Next section is my profile:)
**Curriculum Vitae (Summary)**
Main Service Areas: Nagasaki (Meeting: Nagasaki, Fukuoka), Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Oita, Saga (Meeting: Fukuoka)
[Qualifications]
- Hospitality & Customer Satisfaction: Please see guest reviews for feedback
- Luxury Market Focus: See my listed tour for more
- English Skills:
Intermediate: Conversational English tour-related communication
No overseas residency
[Work Experience]
- High-end Furniture Retailer (Tokyo HQ)
Experience and knowledge utilized: Hospitality and Marketing Strategy for high-end clients/ Tour route planning and design
- Freelance Guide & Content Writer (2024–Present)
Focus: Private luxury car tours in Kyushu / SEO content writing for inbound marketing
[Key Destinations & Experiences]
Nagasaki
- Nagasaki City: Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, cultural highlights
- Shimabara: Traditional castle & volcanic geology
Fukuoka
- Fukuoka City: Urban highlights
- Dazaifu: Tenmangu Shrine visit
- Yanagawa: River cruise & local cuisine (eel)
Kumamoto
- Mt. Aso: Panoramic volcanic landscapes
- Kumamoto Castle: History + earthquake heritage
- Kurokawa Onsen: Upscale hot spring resort (with special access options)
Oita
- Hita: Scenic riverside town and former samurai district — a hidden gem offering a peaceful
alternative to busy Dazaifu
- Beppu/Yufuin: Lake views, onsen & volcanic activity
Saga
- Arita: Japanese ceramics & garden culture
- Yoshinogari: Ancient civilization experience
Other Destinations
- Takachiho Gorge: Mystical Japanese landscape and cultural legend site
[Education]
B.A. in English Studies (Major in Linguistics; Senior Seminar: Shakespeare Studies)
Dokkyo University, Saitama, Japan (Graduated: 2000)
Considering graduate studies in Geography (with ongoing academic curiosity beyond the guiding field).
Reviews
Joanne G.
“Amazing tour”
Katsu was an absolute professional, very thoughtful and accommodating. My mother has accessibility needs and he made sure this was supported at all times. He even sent reading material ahead of the tour which was well received giving us further understanding of what we were going to see. Katsu went above and beyond. I would highly recommend him and his tours.
Katsu N.
Dear Joanne and your mother, I am truly honored to hear you say that. I hope that the PDF I sent you will also become a memory of the tour. I will be able to attend to various cities other than Nagasaki, so I hope to see you again. Thank you for joining my tour. Katsuhisa
Raymund christian O.
“4 days trip with seniors”
Katsu-San was an excellent guide. We had day trips to Saga Prefecture and Mt. Aso. He is an excellent driver. He really accommodated all our requests given that my parents have mobility issues.
Katsu N.
Thank you so much, Raymund! It was my pleasure to guide you and your wonderful parents. I’m really glad we could make the trip comfortable and enjoyable for everyone. Wishing you all the best, and I hope to welcome you again in Kyushu someday!
Annya D.
“Excellent day in Nagasaki ”
Katsu was a wonderful guide and made us feel very welcome. He took us to a lovely restaurant and helped explain things to us. Would not hesitate to recommend Katsu!
Katsu N.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Annya. I’m very happy you enjoyed the day and felt welcome in Nagasaki. I’m also glad you liked the lunch spot—sharing local places is one of my favorite parts of guiding. And thank you as well—I was also impressed by the delicious Chateaubriand you kindly treated me to! Wishing you both a wonderful rest of your cruise, and I’d be honored to guide you again someday!
$868/ per group
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