Visit Takachiho from Fukuoka -Homeland of the Japanese myth-

Day Trip

Hitomi T.

4.86(36) reviews
Fukuoka
Japanese (Native), English, French
12 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 6 people

Good getaway from city! Takachiho is located in the northwest of Miyazaki. Although it takes more than 3.5 hours to get there from Fukuoka, it is worth visiting to see those beautiful sceneries. Takachiho has been known since ancient times as a sacred ground where the gods descended to earth. Let's visit some spiritual spots and feel the energy!

Meeting Point

at Tenjin or Hakata bus terminal station

Amanoiwato shrine

This shrine venerates the nearby site of the Amanoiwato "holy rock cave" where, according to Japan's oldest chronicles, the sun goddess Amaterasu hid herself when she was angered by the violence of her brother.

Amanoyasukawara (big cave)

This cave is known as a place where 8 millions gods and goddesses gathered to have an important meeting. Feel the spiritual atmosphere.

Takachiho shrine

This is the most important Shinto shrine in the area.

Takachiho gorge

The gorge was designated as National Scenic and Natural Monument for its spectacular view.

Kunimigaoka (observation deck)

Enjoy the view of Takachiho. When it is clear, you can also see Mt.Aso in Kumamoto pref.

Ending Point

at Tenjin or Hakata bus terminal station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

Limited express bus to Takachiho for you and guide *since the reservation is required for the bus, I will make this reservation for all of us and pay in advance, you can pay me back on the tour day.

★Fukuoka city to Takachiho by bus 7330yen($57) per person(round trip)

Taxi fee in Takachiho about 18,000yen (maximum of 3 people) ☆If you are more than 3 people, you will need to hire a jumbo taxi. Please ask me for more details.

Your lunch approx.2000yen

Important Information

I can guide you in Nagasaki, Oita and Miyazaki if you pay my transportation fee.

★It is very important to be present at Tenjin or Hakata bus terminal station on time (deperture time is 8:25am at Hakata and 8:05am at Tenjin bus terminal)

★Come with comfortable shoes.

★They sometimes close the route to Amanoyasukawara due to the heavy rain, and in that case we cannot visit the cave.


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

Reviews

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Nghiem V.

5.00
Apr 25, 2023

Highly reccomended

Hitomi san is great, very friendly and helpful with very good English. The tour is just right, we enjoyed it. Hitomi even helped me with buying the train tickets for the next days. Love this trip.

Hitomi T.

Thank you for the review. I'm glad you enjoyed the day. It was nice to travel to Beppu and to spend a day with you and your daughter. Thank you for sharing your precious time with me!

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Kichi J.

5.00
Apr 16, 2023

Above and beyond

We thoroughly enjoyed Hitomi. She went above and beyond what was expected of her. Her English is excellent and she was so nice and fun. I would highly recommend her to anyone else!

Hitomi T.

Thank you very much for having me 2days, I had a really great time talking with you two. I expect you to come back again in Kyushu and we'll do another tour!

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Scott B.

5.00
Apr 16, 2023

A great day with Hitomi

We contacted Hitomi and asked for a customised tour of Ainoshima ‘cat island’. Not only did Hitomi create an itinerary for us, but she did a research trip of the island beforehand and planned a route for us that meant we had seats on the bus and avoided long queues and potentially missing our ferry. That level of consideration was apparent throughout our day with her - we had a great time and had a very happy cat-loving 12 year old at the end of it. Hitomi even found a great place for an early evening meal and kindly joined us. We enjoyed her company and thoroughly recommend her as a guide.

Hitomi T.

Thank you very much for your kind review. I'm glad you enjoyed the cat island, it was a fun relaxing day for me too. I appreciate you asked for this place, it was an interesting discovery for me. Please say hello to Dennis! =^_^=

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Michael Y.

5.00
Apr 13, 2023

Hells' and Monkeys

Hitomi was the perfect choice for a private tour guide. Fluent in English and with a bubbling personality. Very knowledgeable of Beppu 7 Hells and Monkey mountain (she also had notes to double check). Too bad she was booked solid for the dates I wanted or I would have hired her for the Nagasaki and Fukuoka private tours.

Hitomi T.

Thank you for your kind review. It was nice spending time with you and your wife, it was a pleasure to guide you in Beppu. Please visit Kyushu again and next time I will be happy to guide you to different area!

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