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Takachiho full day tour - Nature and Mythology
Joined 2024
Embark on a magical journey to Takachiho, just 90 minutes from Kumamoto City. This private tour immerses you in the essence of Takachiho with a blend of nature, mythology, and culture.
Begin at Takachiho Gorge with a serene boat ride through emerald waters amidst cliffs and waterfalls. Visit Takachiho Shrine, nestled among ancient cedars, and learn about Shinto myths. Explore Amano Iwato Shrine and discover the cave of the Sun Goddess.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Meet at Hotel in Kumamoto City or Kumamoto Station
Takachiho Gorge
Takachiho Gorge stretches approximately 7 kilometers with cliffs rising about 80 to 100 meters high. Enclosed by columnar basalt rock formations, the gorge offers a serene setting for a boat ride through emerald waters. Visitors can also explore the area around "Manai no Taki," a waterfall selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls.
Lunch
You can enjoy local cuisine like Nagashi Somen Noodle or Takachiho Wagyu beef.
Takachiho Shrine
At the heart of Takachiho, Takachiho Shrine stands as a central place of worship for the myths and deities of Japanese Shinto. With a history dating back to 1900, it remains a revered site where visitors can experience the essence of local spiritual practices amidst ancient cedar trees.
Amano Iwato Shrine
Amano Iwato Shrine offers access to a special place of worship within an area where photography is prohibited—a sacred domain. It guides visitors to Amano-yasugawara, the sacred meeting place where, according to myth, 8 million gods convened. The site is characterized by its mysterious and mystical atmosphere, adorned with numerous stacked stones.
Ending Point
Your hotel in Kumamoto City or Kumamoto Station
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
Guide fee, toll, parking and boat rental fee( 1 boat / 3 people)
・Taxi fee for 9 hours
-Sedan type for 1-3 people: 42000 JPY
-Large type for 3-8 people: 65000 JPY
・Lunch and snacks
Tour Important Information
*This tour uses taxi rental for all day.
*Reservations are required for the boat experience. If the experience is canceled due to weather, the experience fee will be refunded in cash on the day of the tour. If reservations cannot be made, it is possible to wait for your turn on the day of the tour, but you will have to wait.
* 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
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Sakie U.
Hello, I'm Saki.
I am absolutely thrilled to be your guide to the enchanting wonders of Amakusa, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, and the broader Kyushu region.
As a native of Amakusa, Kumamoto, I have a deep connection to this area, having lived until completing high school. After spending 15 exciting years in Osaka and Tokyo for university and work, I couldn't resist the magnetic pull of my hometown and returned to Amakusa, realizing just how irresistibly charming it truly is.
With my National Licensed English Speaking Guide certification earned in 2018, I've led tour excursions, private tours, Christian tours, and FAM trips, primarily in the Kyushu area. Additionally, my experiences traveling for business and leisure in Europe and various Asian countries have allowed me to immerse myself in diverse cultures and meet incredible people from all walks of life.
Kyushu, without a doubt, harbors countless hidden treasures waiting to be uncovered and popular tourist destinations that will leave you in awe. It is my heartfelt goal to share the allure of this region with people from all corners of the globe. So, prepare for an unforgettable journey as we embark on an adventure together.
I look forward to meeting you!
