From Fukuoka: Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge and Shrines Day Tour
From Fukuoka: Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge and Shrines Day Tour
Fukuoka Station Departure
Step into Japan’s living legends on a full-day journey from Fukuoka to Miyazaki’s sacred shrines and the breathtaking Takachiho Gorge. From myth-filled caves to roaring waterfalls and towering cliffs, this tour blends ancient folklore with unforgettable natural beauty.
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Fukuoka Station Departure
Step into Japan’s living legends on a full-day journey from Fukuoka to Miyazaki’s sacred shrines and the breathtaking Takachiho Gorge. From myth-filled caves to roaring waterfalls and towering cliffs, this tour blends ancient folklore with unforgettable natural beauty.
AUD 88.14
Fukuoka Station Departure
Step into Japan’s living legends on a full-day journey from Fukuoka to Miyazaki’s sacred shrines and the breathtaking Takachiho Gorge. From myth-filled caves to roaring waterfalls and towering cliffs, this tour blends ancient folklore with unforgettable natural beauty.
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Highlights
Journey from Fukuoka into the legendary landscapes of Miyazaki, where myth and nature intertwine. This full-day tour takes you through shrines shrouded in folklore, caves steeped in prayer, and the breathtaking Takachiho Gorge, where emerald waters carve through towering cliffs of ancient lava. From stone lantern paths to roaring waterfalls, each stop reveals a story from Japan’s spiritual heritage.
Wander sacred grounds like Amano Iwato Shrine, linked to the sun goddess Amaterasu, and stack your own prayer stones at Amano Yasugawara cave. Then, stand in awe at the Manai Waterfall, explore the famed Three Bridges, and marvel at colossal rock formations that have inspired tales for centuries. With roundtrip transport and a friendly multilingual guide, this day feels less like a tour and more like a pilgrimage through time and legend.
- Amano Iwato Shrine: Discover the legendary hiding place of the sun goddess Amaterasu.
- Amano Yasugawara Cave: Stack stones and make your own wish in this sacred site.
- Takachiho Gorge: Walk trails along towering cliffs and admire the stunning Manai Waterfall.
- Three Bridges & Onihashi Rock: Capture iconic photos of Takachiho’s natural and cultural landmarks.
- Hassle-Free Travel: Enjoy a smooth day trip with roundtrip bus transport from Fukuoka.
Itinerary
Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine
Sacred SiteWalk through a path of stone lanterns into a mystical atmosphere, stopping at the Tooriwa Rock to make a wish for love, luck, or success.Amano Iwato Shrine
Cultural LandmarkVisit the legendary hiding place of the sun goddess Amaterasu, one of Japan’s most important mythological sites.Amano Yasugawara Cave
Spiritual ExperienceStack stones in this sacred cave, joining countless prayers left by past visitors.Takachiho Gorge
Scenic WalkStroll along the gorge trail, hear the roar of Manai Waterfall, and admire ancient lava cliffs, the Three Bridges, and Onihashi Rock.End of Tour
Return to Fukuoka after a day steeped in Japan’s myths and natural wonders.
What's included
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Additional information
- Tour departs daily at 8:00AM.
- Meeting Point: Lawson Fukuoka Oriental Hotel (in front of Hakata Station Chikushiguchi)
- Address: 4-23 Hakataekichuogai, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0012, Japan
- Meeting Time: 8:00AM
- The guide will hold a yellow flag with the ‘Gogoday’ logo. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Late arrivals will not be refunded.
- Carry cash as some attractions may not accept cards.
- Traffic and weather may affect the itinerary; guides may adjust stops accordingly.
- This is a shared group tour with multilingual guidance.
- If fewer than 13 participants, the guide may also act as driver with limited explanations.
- Children 0-3 years old may join in for free.
- Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Valid photo ID
- Scannable QR code (no screenshots or serial numbers accepted)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Cash for optional activities and meals
- Instant confirmation upon booking.
- Email with guide and driver details will be sent the evening before — check inbox and spam folder.
- Full refund if cancelled at least 1 day before the selected date.
- No refunds for cancellations made less than 1 day before the tour.
- Present the scannable QR code to the operator at the meeting point for entry.
- Voucher valid only on the selected date.
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Gogoday
AUD 97.93
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The weather wasn't nice but the experience was wonderful, Thomas explained the place well and gave a very useful guidance. The time also enough to explore the places we visited.