One-Day Customized Minami-Aso & Takachiho Tour

4.9 (15 reviews) Fukuoka, Japan
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Duration10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

We'll take you to the Minami-Aso area (Kumamoto) and Takachiho (Miyazaki) to explore Kyushu, Japan's natural landscapes.
We offer a tailor-made itinerary for each individual customer. Our local staff will contact you to discuss the tour itinerary.

*The tour itinerary is a sample itinerary.

* If you wish to partake in the boat ride, please let us know by email before your tour date, as it must be reserved two weeks in advance. However, please kindly keep in mind that due to its popularity, we cannot guarantee the boat ride, as advance reservations are first-come, first-served. (Boat Ride fee is not included in the tour fee.)

* Nakadake Crater may be under restriction, depending on the weather and volcanic activity. If the crater is closed, we could discuss an alternative plan that suits your interests.

* If we cannot reach you via email (e.g., if emails are returned undelivered or you do not respond closer to the tour dates), we will attempt to contact you through WhatsApp.

What's included

  • Billingual Guide Service Charge
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Transportation Fee
  • Travel Handling Charges and Taxes
  • Travel Insurance
  • Lunch
  • Activity Expenses

What to expect

  1. Shirakawa Springs
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Shirakawa Spring (Shirakawa Suigen) is a famous spring water and selected as one of the 100 best spring waters in Japan. The water contributes to the development of local industries, such as bottled water and Japanese rice wine.
  2. Takachiho Gorge
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    Takachiho Gorge is a narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River, and the cliffs lining the gorge are made of volcanic basalt columns that resemble the scales of a dragon where the stone twisted and flowed as it formed. Most interestingly, you can ride on a board to explore the Takachiho River and the gorge.
  3. 1h
    Amano Iwato Shrine is a Japanese shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. You can see a big torii gate, which is standing in a cave. The shrine in the cave also has a very mystical ambiance.
  4. Takachiho Shrine
    15m
    Takachiho Shrine was built approximately 1900 years ago. It enshrines desties of good harvests, and marriage prospects, transport safety, and lifting of bad luck, and attracts many faithful.
  5. The Site of Takachiho Railway Amanoiwato Station
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    The Takachiho Railway offers a 30-minute, 5-kilometer round-trip ride from Takachiho Station to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Takachiho. On the train ride, you will have a good time seeing beautiful views of the gorge, including the new green leaves in spring and colorful leaves in fall, from the Japanese highest railway bridge.

    Note: The 12 hours and 30 mins duration will include transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you prefer to be picked up from the station and not at your accommodation, we will pick you up from Hakata Station in front of Mister Donut.

End point

If you prefer to be picked up from the station and not at your accommodation, we will pick you up from Hakata Station in front of Mister Donut.

Pickup details

Our staff will be holding a sign that says "STARS JAPAN TRAVEL" by the pick up vehicle.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The 10 hour duration will be including transportation

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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