Full-Day Charter Bus Tour to Mythical "Takachiho" from Fukuoka
Highlights
Fukuoka
religious, cultural, sightseeing
Private Tour
11 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Embark on a full-day charter bus journey from Fukuoka to mythical Takachiho, a hub of Japanese legends. Explore Takachiho Gorge, savour local melons, and experience the spiritual serenity of Takachiho Shrine, all while immersing in the area's rich mythology and natural beauty.
[ DISCOVER FAR WEST IN FAR EAST ]
Look at a world map of your country.
Can you find a small island nation called “Japan” attached to the Chinese mainland?
We are in “Kyushu”, an island nation at the western edge of that small island nation.
In the country of Japan that you know, the capital “Tokyo” and the second largest city “Osaka” are famous.
To get to know the deeper side of Japan, you should explore the westernmost island of Japan with our bus!
[Why choose us (a chartered bus company)]
- We are a chartered bus company that has been officially certified for safety. We will fully guarantee the safety of your travel. (If you are involved in a traffic accident while riding our bus, you will be covered by traffic accident insurance.) This means that, for example, you can drive a rental car yourself without getting lost or missing public transportation, ensuring the comfort of your overseas travel. *Japan's train departure times are said to be the most accurate in the world, so if you are even one minute late, you will miss public transportation...
- And since we are a chartered bus company with a long history of success, our products are designed with a route that is efficient and ensures the minimum amount of time you spend at tourist spots. *If you have driven a rental car overseas, you will understand that it is difficult to get to the required time shown on Google Maps... Especially in urban areas, traffic jams are common, and in rural areas, if you get lost on a mountain road, your car will break down. In this regard, the products we present are average and popular routes accumulated from many cases.
Itinerary
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Meeting And Pickup at 08:00 AM
- A driver or guide will be waiting for you with a name board at your designated location and time.
- The side of our bus is written in Roman letters as the bus company name.
- Please note that if you are not at the specified place and time even after 1 hour or more, it will be considered a cancellation for the day. If you want to change the location or time, please contact us through this site.
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Michi-no-Eki Shichijo Melon Dome at 09:30 AM
- Enjoy eating melon here! Road Station Shichijo Melon Dome is located on National Route 325 in Okada, Shichijo Town, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
- It features a building with a melon motif, a special product of the area.
- The station opened as a specialty center on April 29, 1995.
- Duration: 15 minutes • Admission Ticket: Free
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Takachiho Gorge
- You will arrive here around 11:15 and stay until 14:30, including lunchtime.
- Takachiho is a town in northern Miyazaki Prefecture, steeped in Japanese mythology.
- It is the supposed site of the legend where Amaterasu, the Shinto Sun Goddess, disturbed by her brother's cruel pranks, hid herself in a cave. This prompted the other gods and goddesses to try and lure her out.
- It is also the disputed landing place of the god Ninigi no Mikoto, grandson of Amaterasu, who was sent down from heaven to establish the lineage of Japanese emperors. This distinction competes with Mount Takachiho-no-mine in Kirishima National Park.
- Takachiho is known as a "power spot," a place of profound religious importance and natural beauty, radiating spiritual energy. The best spots for a spiritual experience include Amano Iwato Shrine and Takachiho Gorge on a calm day.
- Duration: 3 hours • Admission Ticket: Not Included
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Takachiho Shrine
- Takachiho Shrine, located just west of the town center, is nestled in a grove of tall cedars. The shrine's nondescript, unpainted buildings blend naturally with the surrounding trees during the day.
- The light filtering through brings an air of calm, peaceful reverence.
- The town of Takachiho is the site of one of the most important and well-known legends of Japanese mythology.
- Duration: 30 minutes • Admission Ticket: Free
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Amano Yasugawara
- About 10 minutes on foot from Amanoiwato Shrine Nishihongu along the Iwato River. When Amaterasu Omikami hid in Iwato, it became dark, and eight million gods gathered on this riverbank.
- A large cave is said to have been the gathering and deifying place. It is also known as "Gyobogaiwaya."
- Previously, there was only a shrine, and it was the object of worship, but over time, stones have been piled up by the hands of worshippers.
- Today, countless piled stones further enhance the mysterious and fantastic atmosphere of the Cheonan River.
- Duration: 30 minutes • Admission Ticket: Free
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 10 | /group |
| 11 to 20 | /group |
| 21 to 50 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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