Kirishima Shrine and Ebino Kogen Trekking Private Tour

Explore the natural wonders and cultural richness of the Kirishima area on this captivating 1-day private tour. Led by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter, you’ll discover one of Japan’s first national parks, the Kirishima Mountains.
Visit the National Treasure Kirishima Shrine, a vermilion-painted sanctuary nestled in the forest, where locals pray for fire suppression and national peace. Then, embark on a beginner-friendly 2-hour trek through Ebino Kogen, experiencing the majestic landscapes of Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park. The tour concludes with a visit to Maruo Falls, known as “Yunotaki,” where hot spring water cascades dramatically. This unique feature highlights Kirishima’s fame as a hot spring district.

Tucked in the forest surrounded by Kirishima’s beautiful nature, Kirishima Shrine is one of Kirishima’s leading power spots said to be filled with mystical energy, and is dedicated to Ninigi-no-Mikoto, the protagonist of the myth of Tenson Korin where the sun goddess’s grandson descended to earth. The interior of the shrine is lavishly decorated, and the main hall, worship hall, and offering hall are designated as national treasures. The shrine building interior will not be visited.

The tour will make a stop at Kirishima Roadside Station in the Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park. Behold the impressive Kirishima Mountains and Kinko Bay spreading out below. There are also restaurants and shops selling local specialties in the area. Customers can purchase their own lunch here. Free time for lunch – lunch charges not included. *Credit cards cannot be used for payment at the restaurant, so please be sure to bring cash.

Enjoy trekking at Ebino Kogen, a nature-rich highland with an altitude of 1,200 m in the Kirishima Mountains. Starting from the Ebino Eco Museum Center, embark on a 2-hour walk along a course overlooking the crater lake. While walking, relish the various natural landscapes that make up Kirishima, such as the beautiful cobalt blue lakes Rokukannonmiike and Fudoike, and Karakunidake, the highest peak of the Kirishima Mountains. The trekking course and duration may change depending on volcanic activity and mountain trail restrictions.

To the southwest of the Kirishima Mountains lies the hot spring village of Kirishima Onsenkyo, home to 9 hot springs of various sizes with water that springs from Mt. Kirishima. After having enjoyed the magnificent nature nurtured by the Kirishima Mountains, spend the last leg of the tour at Maruo Falls, called “Yunotaki” for its flowing hot spring water. The waterfall is 23 m high and 16 m wide, and has a milky blue color that creates a rare, unique atmosphere.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance.
• While transportation will be by private vehicle for each group, each experience included in the itinerary may be shared with other customers.
• Depending on road conditions or other reasons, arrival time at each location may be considerably delayed.
• The itinerary order may be changed depending on the weather and operating conditions of locations to be visited.
• As the interior of Kirishima Shrine is not open to the public, it cannot be visited.
• The trekking course and duration on the day may change depending on volcanic activity and mountain trail restrictions.
• Tour booking charge refunds due to the above changes will not be issued.
• Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with hired car seats. If hired car seats are required, please make a booking under the adult rate.
• Customers are free to have lunch at the Kirishima Roadside Station. Customers are to pay for their own lunch as it is not included in the tour booking charge.
• The expected trekking course at Ebino Kogen is approx. 5 km. While hiking equipment is not required, please wear shoes and clothing that are easy to walk in.
• As large luggage such as suitcases cannot be brought during the tour, please leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating.
• Tour’s total duration is 8 hours 20 minutes, thouogh, the total duration listed in the itinerary is 4 hours. The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time

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• If you have arrived at the pickup location but have trouble finding the meeting point, you can call the local operator JTB Sunrise Tours on +81 3 5796 5454 (Operated between 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Japan time) for assistance.
• In case bookings have been made separately, you may be assigned to be on separate tour buses.

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• This Tour is Provided by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc..
• 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.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.