One-Day Customized Minami-Aso & Takachiho Tour | 10 hours

6 Reviews | Fukuoka
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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Billingual Guide Service Charge
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Overview

We are going to take you on our Kyushu Nature Tour where you can explore the Minami-Aso area in Kumamoto and Takachiho area in Miyazaki. This tour also allows the customers to customize and make their own private journey at their request. Our English-speaking staffs will support you in making a wonderful memory on the tour, and you can explore and find the new side of Japan through its nature experiences. *Please be aware that this tour price is excluding the activity expenses. If you would like to experience the activities listed, please let us know in advance. *Takachiho Gorge Boat Ride needs to be reserved a week prior to the tour date due to its popularity. If you wish to do this activity please let us know immediately. *Depending on the weather and volcanic activity at the time, we may have to find the alternative plan for Nakadake Crater since it could be under restrictions for the safety reason. *The tour details are sample itinerary.

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1-1 Hakataekichūōgai, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0012, Japan

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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.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Shirakawa Springs

    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.

    30 minutes

  • Takachiho Gorge

    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.

    40 minutes

  • Amanoiwato Shrine

    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.

    1 hour

  • Takachiho Shrine

    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.

    15 minutes

  • The Site of Takachiho Railway Amanoiwato Station

    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

    40 minutes

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Additional Info

  • 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

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Amazing sights I would never have found myself

Published on Apr, 2025

I contacted several tour companies to try and find an appropriate tour in the Aso area and initially struggled for a bit, but these guys came through and I had an absolutely fantastic time. I was picked up in a spotlessly clean car by the tour guide, Mercedes, and a driver. It was a little bit of a drive from Kumamoto to Takachiho Gorge, but Mercedes kept it interesting with engaging and fun conversation throughout, and we also made a few stops to stretch our legs and take photos. After the Gorge, we went for lunch at a local and extremely popular restaurant, where we arrived just in time to get a table without an overly long wait. As expected, the food was amazing. Before going to the Nakadake crater at Mt. Aso, we stopped at a legendary cave shrine and for a sake tasting that I had requested as an addition to the tour. Unfortunately we ran into a bit of bad weather at the crater itself but I was still able to enjoy the experience and the sights were amazing. I especially want to thank Mercedes for the excellent communication before the tour, as she was extremely responsive to my requests and helped me set clear expectations. She was also kind enough to send me some recommendations for places to visit during my onward journey after the tour was concluded. I would love to go again sometime.

An unique destination, amazing team guide

Published on Apr, 2025

The whole day experience was truly made more memorable and personal because of the service and knowledge of our guide, Mercedes, and our driver Ikeda-san.

5 star experience!

Published on Dec, 2024

Our family had the BEST experience with this tour operator. They were courteous, knowledgeable and FUN to hang out with! Both our driver and guide had lived in the US before so they were very fluent in English and we had a lot of great conversations. We were travelling as a family of three (two adults, one child) and wanted to hit very specific spots while in Fukuoka for a few days. While they offer preplanned itineraries, they were very flexible in doing what we wanted and even offered new places that we hadn't heard about. Because of their efficient planning and driving, we were able to hit every single spot on my list and then some! They also helped reserve tickets ahead of time for us, which is a huge time saver. They were even good about keeping my child entertained while the adults were doing a tea tasting. I really can't say enough good things about this business. We had a great time and plan to go back to Fukuoka for another visit soon. Avoid the crowds in the Golden Triangle and venture out to Kyshu! There is so much to see and do!

Mt Aso & Takachiho gorge

Published on Nov, 2024

Sincere thanks to our guides Kumiko and Keita, for this unforgettable whole day trip to Minami Aso and Takachiho.

Mt Aso & Takachiho gorge

Published on Nov, 2024

Sincere thanks to our guides Kumiko and Keita, for this unforgettable whole day trip to Minami Aso and Takachiho.

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