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Inohae Valley Therapy Hike in Miyazaki
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Joined 2017
Located an hour drive from Miyazaki downtown, Inohae valley is a hidden spot for “forest bathing” by walking on a trail along a river and up through rows of evergreen oaks. The valley is also known as a treasure trove of mosses, 300 of the 1.800 species that grow in Japan can be found here, as well as the endemic wild wife to Japan such as reptiles, amphibians, and birds.
Let's enjoy hiking and forest bathing at the valley for taking a breather from the bustling town!!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Aburatsu port, Miyazaki airport, or your hotel around Miyazaki.
- I will come to pick you up at Aburatsu port, Miyazaki airport, or your hotel around Miyazaki.
Inohae Valley Therapy Hike
Enjoy therapy hiking and forest bathing at Inohae valley. The murmur of the streams, a number of waterfalls, as well as the endemic species of plants and creatures to Japan will be waiting for you.
Back to Aburatsu port, Miyazaki airport, or your hotel around Miyazaki.
I will drive you back to Aburatsu port, Miyazaki airport, or your hotel around Miyazaki.
Ending Point
Aburatsu port, Miyazaki airport, or your hotel around Miyazaki.
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
-Transport (Suzuki Hustler, 4 seater for 1-3 guests. Toyota Voxy, 8 seater for 4-8 guests.)
-Gasoline
-Parking
-Toll
-Guide
What's not mentioned above
Tour Important Information
- Please get ready with long sleeve shirts, long trousers and hiking shoes.
- Not recommended in summer because of the mass outbreak of horseflies and blackflies.
-The tour can be cancelled due to bad weather.
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 2017
About Tour Guide Eiji K.
Hi I'm Eiji, an English-speaking tour guide in Kagoshima and Amami Oshima.
Born in Tokyo and left the bustling capital when I was 22 years old with my little backpack. After spent my youth to see and experience the world, more than 25 countries in total, and lived in several areas of Japan, such as Yakushima, Izu, Kochi, and Amami Oshima. Now, I’m based in Kagoshima, still have a wanderlust…
Since 2010, I have worked as an English-speaking tour guide in Japan, for INTREPID TRAVEL for 3 years, as a sea kayak tour guide in Izu for 3 years, and as a self-employed in Amami Oshima for 9 years, love to show people around my favorite places.
My interests are traveling, birding, playing with nature, and cooking as well...
I'm looking forward to sharing our time together!!
Reviews
Tamar H.
“Fantastic Tour with Eiji!”
Communication setting up the tour was easy, Eiji was so accommodating and knowledgeable about the area, and has a great sense of humor. Highly recommend a tour with him!
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Eiji K.
Thank you for coming to my tour, Tamar. Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I also enjoyed sharing our time together and chatting about a lot of things. Arigato! Eiji
Joel Z.
“Perfect excursion”
We had a great time with Eiji. Communication was very easy, and the meeting was perfect. We had some logistical issues, but he waited for us without any problem, and we did the tour as planned. As a bonus, we were lucky enough to witness a live eruption.
Eiji K.
Thank you for coming to my tour, Joel. Happy to hear that you enjoyed it a lot. I enjoyed sharing time with you and your family, as well as the eruption!!
Anthony C.
“Quick birding trip to Amami”
Great guide, very knowledgeable and great company. Would highly recommend for birds or general natural history.
Eiji K.
Thank you for coming to the tour, Anthony. Happy to hear that you enjoyed it. I also enjoyed birding with you today. Good luck on your trip and birding in the future! Arigato!!
$122/ per group
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