Why choose this Fukuoka tour ?

“The Roots of Japan, Takachiho”

In Takachiho, there are many shrines that enshrined gods related to Japanese Mythology.
Amanoiwato Shrine worships Amanoiwato where Amaterasu-Omikami hid.
Kushifuru Shrine built on Kushifuru-no-mine where Ninigi-no-mikoto (the grandchild of Amaterasu-Omikami) descended.
According to Japanese Mythology, the first emperor Jinmu is the great-grandchild of Ninigi-no-mikoto.

If you want to go to Mythical Village from Fukuoka with your group, this tour would be an ideal option for you!
Our bus will give you a comfortable ride throughout the tour.

*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.



Make the most of your Fukuoka adventure

What makes Day Trip to Mythical “Takachiho” from Fukuoka by PRIVATE MiniBUS a unique experience ?

8:00 Your Hotel or HAKATA Station, HAKATA Port in Fukuoka city

At the airport, a driver with a name board will meet you at the arrival gate and guide you to the bus parking lot.
If you can apply, please let us know your [arrival flight number] in advance.

*It takes about 3 hours from Fukuoka City to Takachiho Town, Miyazaki Prefecture via the expressway to Kumamoto (plus a break on the way).

9:30-9:45
Shichijo Melon Dome Roadside Station, 306 Shichijomachi
Okada, Kikuchi, Kumamoto

If it’s in season, you can buy the local specialty melons at this roadside station.

Road Station Shichijo Melon Dome is a road station on National Route 325 in Okada, Shichijo Town, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. It features a building with a melon motif, which is a special product. It opened as a specialty center on April 29, 1995.

11:15-12:15 e.g.) “Kagura-yado”, 1254-3 Oshikata, Takachiho, Nishiusuki, Miyazaki

lunch place recommend: “Kagura-Yado is a famous place for lunch in Takachiho.

12:30-14:30 TAKACHIHO Gorge

*You arrive here around 12:15 and stay until 15:15 include lunch time

*15 minutes from Ohashi Parking Lot, 1248-4 Oshikata, Takachiho:
Buses are not allowed to go to the boat terminal, so take a 15-minute walk along the promenade full of negative ions from the parking lot.

Takachiho Gorge’s rental boats can accommodate up to three people.
The cost is ¥4100 or ¥5100 (approx. USD 30-40) per boat.

Takachiho (高千穂) is a town in northern Miyazaki Prefecture that is steeped in Japanese mythology. It is the supposed site of legend where Amaterasu, the Shinto Sun Goddess, disturbed by her brother’s cruel pranks, hid herself in a cave, prompting the other gods and goddesses to try and lure her out.

14:45-15:15 TAKACHIHO Shirine

Takachiho Shrine (高千穂神社, Takachiho Jinja), located just west of the town center, is nestled in a grove of tall cedars. During the day the shrine’s nondescript, unpainted buildings blend in naturally with the surrounding trees. The light that filters through, brings with it 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. In the story, Amaterasu, the Shinto sun goddess, became so outraged by her brother’s cruel pranks that she hid herself in a cave, refusing to come out and depriving the world of her life-giving light.

All of the other gods and goddesses gathered to lure her out. They tried everything they could think of to no avail until one goddess performed an outrageously ribald dance that caused the other gods to roar with laughter. Amaterasu left the cave to see what all the fun was about, and in doing so she returned her light to the world.

15:30-16:00 AMA-NO-YASUGAWARA, Takachiho

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 were on this riverbank. A large cave that is said to have been gathered and deified. It is also known as “Gyobogaiwaya”. Previously, there was only a company and it was the object of worship, but before I knew it, stones were piled up by the hands of prayers. Today, countless piled stones further enhance the mysterious and fantastic atmosphere of the Cheonan River.

17:45-18:00
Shichijo Melon Dome Roadside Station, 306 Shichijomachi
Okada, Kikuchi, Kumamoto

19:30 Your Hotel or HAKATA Station, HAKATA Port in Fukuoka city

The food stalls in Nakasu start appearing from around 6pm. It’s only a short subway ride away from Hakata Station, so if you have the time, why not go there yourself?

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • * It is not recommended for those who are worried about physical health because they would take a bus for a long distance (about 250 miles) in one day.


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • 7m Minibus:21+6 seat *no trunk
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Day Trip to Mythical “Takachiho” from Fukuoka by PRIVATE MiniBUS Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • one 7m length Minibus ( 21+6 seats *no trunk ) and one driver, an English speaking guide
  • toll and parking fees

Not Included

  • Takachiho Gorge’s rental boat : -3 pax. The cost is ¥4100 or ¥5100 (approx. USD 30-40) per boat.
  • meal and drink

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Special Instructions:

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  • This Tour is Provided by charter bus LEED ONE in Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.