Day Trip to Mythical Takachiho from Fukuoka by Shared Mini Bus

[ This product is a shared bus ]

Please understand that you will not be the only one to charter our bus.
Therefore, if applications from 5 or more people, including yourself, are not confirmed by one week before this date, unfortunately your reservation will be invalidated.
(You will be notified 5 days before this date whether your reservation has been confirmed or not.)

“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.

08:00 HAKATA Station [ CHIKUSHI ] gate at Hakata ward, Fukuoka city

For this product, you will use our chartered bus as a “shared” ride and depart from the chartered bus parking lot at HAKATA Station in Hakata ward, Fukuoka city.

There are two large entrances at Hakata Station.
Please note that this is not the main “HAKATA Exit” but the “CHIKUSHI Exit” on the opposite side.

The charter bus you will board will wait for your group to gather for 30 minutes from 7:30 in the morning. Then it will depart at 8:00 am.
Please do not be late as it will cause inconvenience to other groups.
If you miss the bus, you will be responsible for your own actions.

A driver or guide will be waiting for you with your name board at your designated location and time. The side of our bus is written in Roman letters.

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

*Please reserve and pay by yourself. Our guide will help you!

12:30-14:30 TAKACHIHO Gorge

*You arrive here around 12:15 and stay until 15:15 including lunchtime

*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.
*You can make your own reservation online.
*You can also arrange for a local guide.
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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 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 HAKATA Station [ CHIKUSHI ] gate at Hakata ward, Fukuoka city

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

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• 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.
• The remaining time from the total duration of the tour will be designated for travel.

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

• 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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• This Tour is Provided by charter bus LEED ONE in Fukuoka, Japan.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.