• Guaranteed Departure for Solo Traveler, with Miyazaki Specialty Lunch

  
  

• Appreciate the marvelous canyon views at Takachiho Gorge

  
  
• Enjoy the company of Chinese/Japanese-speaking tour leader
• Depart from Fukuoka and enjoy the convenient transfer service

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- Itinerary Information -

• Meeting time: 07:50
• Meeting point: In front of the Lawson convenience store on the first floor of the Oriental Hotel, Chikushi Exit, JR Hakata Station.
• Departure time: 08:00
• Trip length: Approximately 10 hours

- Attraction Introduction -

• Takachiho Gorge, located in Takachiho, at the northern tip of Miyazaki Prefecture, is widely known as the setting for ancient Japanese mythology. Within the Ama-Iwato Shrine in Takachiho Village lies a rock-built cave, said to be the dwelling place of the angry god from the "Ama-Iwato Legend," which describes the world falling into darkness. Every night, Takachiho Shrine hosts a Yakagura performance, offering songs and dances to the gods to pray for bountiful harvests, making it a mythological village that inherits the worldview of ancient mythology. Here lies Takachiho Gorge, designated a National Scenic Spot. The gorge is a deep V-shaped canyon formed by volcanic activity of Mount Aso in ancient times, and visitors can take a boat tour to explore the valley floor.

  
  

• Recommended attractions around Takachiho Gorge:
  
  - Takachiho Gorge Cruise: Offers close-up views of the waterfalls and scenery
  of Takachiho Gorge. Guests must arrive at the boarding point independently and
  queue for the cruise at their own expense.

  
  

*Due to limited sightseeing time, our company cannot be held responsible if the boat tour cannot be experienced within the specified time. Please try not to book the experience. Thank you for your cooperation.

Boat tour reservation website:
https://eipro.jp/takachiho1/eventCalendars/index#

• Ten'iwado Shrine / Source of the Ten'an River

Ama-Iwato Shrine is a shrine associated with the legend of Amaterasu Omikami.
According to legend, Amaterasu Omikami, the goddess symbolizing the sun, was
angered by her brother's actions and hid in a cave, refusing to emerge,
plunging the world into darkness. Eight million gods gathered in the Ama-an-
hara (Mount Ten'an River) to devise a solution, but to no avail, until a
goddess boldly performed a bizarre and amusing dance, causing the gods to
burst into laughter. Amaterasu Omikami finally peeked out, and light returned
to the world. The eastern main shrine enshrines Amaterasu Omikami, while the
western main shrine is the Ama-Iwato Cave where she hid; visitors can apply to
enter and worship there. Walking upstream from the shrine along quiet mountain
paths, you'll reach the sacred site of the Ama-an-hara where the eight million
gods once gathered.

• Kamishimi Kumanozha Shrine (location of the filming location for Hotarubi no Mori e) - Visits begin on January 20, 2026

Nestled deep in the mountains of Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, this secluded
shrine features towering stone lanterns lining its approach and is surrounded
by a primeval forest, creating a mystical and tranquil atmosphere. Widely
recognized as one of the filming locations for the anime film "Hotarubi no
Mori e" (Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light), it is considered a spiritually
powerful destination. Stepping inside feels like entering a movie scene,
allowing visitors to experience both the beauty of Japanese nature and its
rich religious culture, making it a popular tourist destination in recent
years.

• Starting from January 20, 2026, the itinerary will be adjusted as follows:

08:00 Hakata Station

10:20 Visit Ueshikimi Kumanozha Shrine (approx. 40 minutes)

11:50 Takachiho Gorge (approx. 1 hour 50 minutes)

14:00 Ama-Iwato Shrine & Ten'an Riverbank (approx. 1 hour)

18:00 Hakata Station

※ The entire trip is estimated to take approximately 10 hours.

• Special cherry blossom season itinerary: It is expected to start from late March to early April. Please understand that there may be some adjustments depending on the weather and the blooming period.

Departure from Fukuoka Hakata Station at 08:00

10:40~11:10 Jingzhuan Temple (Cherry Blossom Viewing 30 minutes)

11:30~13:30 Takachiho Gorge (sightseeing and lunch, approximately 120 minutes)

14:00~15:00 Ama Iwato Shrine & Tenan Kawara (about 50~60 minutes)

Return to Fukuoka Hakata Station at approximately 18:00