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Fukuoka Private Tour - Beautiful Takachiho gorge. The spectacular steep walls of the Takachiho Gorge were formed by columnar jointing.
Beautiful Takachiho gorge. The spectacular steep walls of the Takachiho Gorge were formed by columnar jointing.
Fukuoka Private Tour - Tajikaraonomikoto is a Japanese deity who appears in Japanese mythology. This  god is known for having great physical brute strength.
Tajikaraonomikoto is a Japanese deity who appears in Japanese mythology. This god is known for having great physical brute strength.
Fukuoka Private Tour - Amanoyasugawara shrine.  You'll be amazed to see those thousands of piles of stones in this place.
Amanoyasugawara shrine. You'll be amazed to see those thousands of piles of stones in this place.
Fukuoka Private Tour - Amanoyasugawara shrine.  Millions of  gods and goddesses gathered in this place to hold a meeting.
Amanoyasugawara shrine. Millions of gods and goddesses gathered in this place to hold a meeting.
Fukuoka Private Tour - Amaterasu-oomikami, the goddess of the sun, in Japanese mythology, the Emperors of Japan are considered to be direct descendants of Amaterasu.
Amaterasu-oomikami, the goddess of the sun, in Japanese mythology, the Emperors of Japan are considered to be direct descendants of Amaterasu.
Fukuoka Private Tour - Taiko bridge.  This is one of the spiritual spots in Takachiho.
Taiko bridge. This is one of the spiritual spots in Takachiho.
Fukuoka Private Tour - Take a ride on an open roof trolley!
Take a ride on an open roof trolley!
Fukuoka Private Tour - Takachiho shrine.  These two Japanese ceders' roots are connected each other.  Hold your partner's  hand and walk around these ceders three times, your relationships will get stronger and deeper.
Takachiho shrine. These two Japanese ceders' roots are connected each other. Hold your partner's hand and walk around these ceders three times, your relationships will get stronger and deeper.
Fukuoka Private Tour - A view from Kunimigaoka observatory. You can also see Mt.Aso(Kumamoto)!
A view from Kunimigaoka observatory. You can also see Mt.Aso(Kumamoto)!

Visit Takachiho from Fukuoka -Homeland of the Japanese myth-

Day Trip
Fukuoka Tour Guide - Hitomi T.

Joined 2017

Hitomi T.
4.92 / 5
(61 reviews)
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Fukuoka
English, Japanese (Native)
12 hours
Private tour (only you and Hitomi T.)
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 dieties descended to earth. Let's visit some spiritual spots and feel the energy!

Itinerary

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

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

Tenjin at 7:40AM or Hakata at 8AM

- Hakata station or Tenjin

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 gorge

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

Let's take a lunch break at the gorge.

Kunimigaoka (observation deck)

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

Takachiho shrine

This is the most important Shinto shrine in the area.

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, 9400yen from Mon.to Thur., 10,340yen on Fri., 12,220yen for Sat. and Sun. per person


*Taxi fee in Takachiho for 4 hours Approx. 25,000yen (maximum of 3 people). If you are more than 3 people, you will need to hire a jumbo taxi. Please confirm the price before making your reservation.


*Lunch approx.1000 to 2000yen

Tour Important Information

*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.

*If you are interested in doing a boat ride at Takachiho gorge, you will need to make a reservation and pay in advance.

*If you are interested in doing a trolley ride, please let me know. The price is 2000yen per person. Closed on the 3rd Thursday.

Important message from the supplier

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

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 - Hitomi T.

Joined 2017

Hitomi T.
4.92 / 5
(61 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Hitomi T.

Hello every one! Thank you for reading my profile. I'm Hitomi, a guide in Kyushu. I've lived and visited many countries such as US, Canada, France, Spain, Singapore, Australia etc. Because I'm interested in learning different cultures and languages and I love meeting people from all over the world.

When I visited Vietnam, I took a private tour with a local guide. Her private tour was very unique and fun, it made my trip very special and unforgettable. I had a really good time with her. That experience made me want to be a guide in Japan.

Visiting other countries and experiencing other cultures are very exciting and refreshing. There're lots of things to see and experience in Japan too. Let's enjoy and have a memorable time together! No travel no life!

Reviews

“A delightful visit.”

On 16/9/2026, I visited the Takasakiyama monkey mountain. It was a delightful visit, seeing how the cute little monkeys move about in their environment and especially when the feeding time arrived, how they interacted with their caretaker. Hitomi expert explanations on the monkeys and their forested environment was very enlightening. But before we came here, along the way , we passed by a big aquarium centre. Though it was not on the scheduled tour place to visit, Hitomi kindly agreed to visit the aquarium first. It was wonderful to see the playful seals demonstrations, the many coloured fishes in the tanks within a wonderful environment. The day ended on a happy note thanks to Hitomi.

Mahendran K.

Hitomi T.

It was a beatiful day in Beppu. I'm glad that you enjoyed watching those cute monkeys. It was a nice stop at that aquarium, I enjoyed the seals performance! Please try and enjoy the hot spring next time you come back to Kyushu!

“A Wonderful Tour Guide”

I met Hitomi on 13/9/2026 at my hotel, Koko hotel at Hakata, after arriving from the Fukuoka International Airport. The first thing that struck me was her pleasantness and courteous mannerisms. This put me at ease as this is the first time I am in Fukuoka. We visited the Machiya Folk Museum, the famous Kushida Shrine, followed by a walk through Kawabata Shopping Mall and there had a fabulous and delicious meal of tonkatsu ramen at eatery recommended by Hitomi. Thereafter we walked over to Tenjin area with it's underground shopping mall filled with many restaurants. When she dropped me off at my hotel after all these visits, I was thoroughly impressed with her knowledge and history of the places we visited. I had a good first day in Hakata thanks to Hitomi.

Mahendran K.

Hitomi T.

Thank you so much for writting such a nice comment on my tour. I am happy to know that you enjoyed your holiday. It was really nice spending time with you for 4 days. I enjoyed your company! Please come back again soon, I'll be more than happy to assist you and to introduce you to more interesting places in Kyushu.

“A very enlightening and enjoyable tour”

Hitomi gave me a splendid history of the Daizaufu Temmangu Shrine when we visited the shrine on 15/9/2026. She is very knowledgeable and takes pain to explain further whenever I had questions. This is important to me because I came to Fukuoka primary to visit this shrine. Likewise when we went the old castle ruins. She is very kind , caring and patient person. I would definitely recommend her to visitors who come to Fukuoka. She is a first rate guide. And a nice person . For first time visitor to Fukuoka like myself, she put me at ease to all the tourist spots we visited. Even recommending good places to eat.

Mahendran K.

Hitomi T.

Maha san, I had such a great time with you and I'm glad that you enjoyed the tour in Dazaifu. It was so nice when we found that figurine of Michizane! I hope that you come back again to Kyushu and explore more interesting and relaxing places. Thank you so much for sharing your time with me.

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