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Day trip to Takachiho (Gorge)by car

Day Trip
Car Tour (driving guide)
Fukuoka Tour Guide - Masatoshi M.

Joined 2018

Masatoshi M.
5.00 / 5
(39 reviews)
Identity Verified
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Fukuoka
English
10 hours
Private tour (only you and Masatoshi M.)
Up to 4 people

Takachiho is a popular tourist destination in the mountains at the northernmost tip of Miyazaki Prefecture.

Sediments from the volcanic activity of Mount Aso flowed into the Gokase River area and were eroded over the years, creating a valley with cliffs 80 to 100 meters high that stretch for about 7 km.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel ( or airport or station) in Fukuoka

- Hotel lobby or in front of the hotel. Hakata Station platform. Airport arrival lobby, etc.

11:00 AM

Takachiho Gorege and Rowing boat experience

It is known as the "village of myths" because there are many places said to be the setting for myths and shrines that worship gods.


Manai Falls is a spectacular sight when viewed from a boat! You can experience the 17m drop. Enjoy the majesty of Takachiho Gorge from a different perspective than you can see from the promenade.

02:00 PM

Amanoiwato Shrine and Nishihongu

Takachiho is a place associated with Japanese mythology. There are many places said to be the setting for myths, such as Ama-no-Iwato, Amanoyasugawara, and Kushifuru-no-mine, and many shrines that worship gods.

The stories depicted in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki consist of three stories: Takamagahara mythology, Izumo mythology, and Hyuga mythology, with Takachiho being the setting for the Takamagahara mythology and Hyuga mythology.

Ending Point

At your hotel or anywhere in Fukuoka city

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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

・Pick-up and drop-off

・10-hour guide fee

・Round-trip highway tolls

・Round-trip gasoline fee

・Parking fee

What‘s not included

Rowboat 30 minutes 2,000 yen (up to 3 people)

Lunch fee

Guide tip

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

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
Fukuoka Tour Guide - Masatoshi M.

Joined 2018

Masatoshi M.
5.00 / 5
(39 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Masatoshi M.

I had worked for the Japan's biggest travel agency JTB (Japan Travel Bureau) for 35 years as a tour escort for Japanese.

I visited 68 countries and of course all over Japan as well. So I’m familiar with almost all of the tourist attractions in Japan.

More over I’m also a professional magician now. I’m a member magician of The Magic Castle in Hollywood in US. That's why I made a decision to become an English tour guide.

I acquired a tour guide license issued by the Japanese government with a lot of hard work in 2016 and I started from the following year.


I work as an English guide approximately 130 days a year.

My wife is physically disabled, and I usually care for her.

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I receive home care and bathing services, so I am unable to go out during the day as I have to prepare for and clean up afterwards.

I am available to guide on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. I can take up to four people sightseeing in my private car.

I am available at any time during evening tours, such as YATAI tours.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Please ask me first. If it is possible.

Reviews

Morry-San, our Perfect Guide

Morry-san took us on a one-day road trip to Itoshima Peninsula- from the Sennyoji Temple to Shiraito Falls, Salt Factory, Keya Beach, Totoro Forest and the Sakuraishi Futamigaura. He was prompt, very informative, articulate, friendly, charming, and funny. We felt safe with him as he skillfully drove us around the coast in a rented van that accommodated our family of 6. We enjoyed his stories! He took great photos and as a bonus, entertained us with magic! I can’t imagine a better guide for Fukuoka!! We shall definitely get him again if we come back. I will highly recommend him to our family and friends.

Jessica A.

Masatoshi M.

Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed your trip to Itoshima. It was a bit too hot, but it was fun, wasn't it? Please let me know if you have another opportunity to come to Fukuoka. I'd be happy to show you around. Perhaps it will be autumn foliage season then?

Entertaining Day

I knew Morry was the tour guide for me when I discovered that one of his pre-existing tours included Motonosumi Shrine and that he was willing to go the extra mile to customize my tour. He drove very long distances to show us the picturesque Omijima coastline, stunning red torii gates perched on a bluff overlooking the ocean, and the unique reclining Buddha at Nanzoin Temple. Morry’s attention to detail is flawless as he figured out the best pick up point, communicated before and after the tour with insights related to our tour and suggestions of what to see and eat after our tour ended. He is a born entertainer sharing stories and magic tricks mixed in with historical commentary on the attractions we saw.

Stephanie B.

Masatoshi M.

I am delighted that you chose me from among many English-speaking guides, and that you enjoyed Aoshima Island, Motonosumi Inari Shrine, and Nanzoin Temple with me. I hope that you have grown to love Japan even a little bit. If you ever have the opportunity to come to Fukuoka, please let me know. I would be happy to guide you. Thank you and Arigato gozaimasu.

Great entertainer

Morry is a very entertaining tour guide, and he will pepper your tour with amazing up close magic tricks! My son who likes magic and is usually skeptical of most magic shows is honestly baffled by quite a few of his tricks despite having the chance to observe up close. Our tour was on a rainy day but Morry came prepared with wet weather gear for us. It was a good day out.

Xilei D.

Masatoshi M.

I'm so glad you enjoyed Dazaifu and Yanagawa despite the rainy weather. I have over 400 magic tricks; I'll show you even more next time we have the opportunity. Please come to Fukuoka again. See you again soon

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