This tour departs from Hakata and includes round-trip JR Shinkansen (bullet train) travel between Hakata and Kumamoto. It features a ride on the scenic Takachiho Amaterasu Railway and a visit to Heitate Shrine, exploring the mythical and powerful Takachiho area. [Departing from Hakata or Kumamoto]
This is a high-quality, reliable Japan tour planned by Club Tourism, a major Japanese travel company with over 70 years of history. A team renowned for their hospitality accompanies the tour, and it has received high praise from customers of various nationalities.
• The tour is conducted in Japanese, but we have many participants from Taiwan and Hong Kong, so even first-timers can participate with confidence.
- Spectacular scenery - Ride the Takachiho Amaterasu Railway
・A tour of four power spots in the mythical village of Takachiho
① Heitate Shrine ② Amanoiwato Shrine ③ Amanoyasukawara ④ Takachiho Gorge
- Lunch buffet at "Kumo no Ue no Budou," a popular local restaurant located within the Gokase Winery.
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Minimum participant requirement | 25 travelers |
| Meal arrangement | Lunch included |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Temples & shrines, Power spots |
| Transport | Bus tour |
Product Info
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Takachiho Amaterasu Railway
Ride the scenic Grand Super Cart, a railway attraction utilizing the now-defunct Takachiho Railway line (approximately 30 minutes).
Enjoy the magnificent view of Takachiho from the approximately 105-meter-long railway bridge!
・Shidedate Shrine
A power spot also known as the navel of Kyushu
・Amanoiwato Shrine
A shrine that enshrines the Amano-Iwato (cave) where Amaterasu Omikami hid herself as its sacred object.
・Amanoyasukawara
This large cave is said to be where, when Amaterasu Omikami hid in the Heavenly Rock Cave, the heavens and earth were plunged into darkness, and the eight million gods gathered on this riverbank to hold a divine council.
Takachiho Gorge
Explore the gorge, a national scenic spot and natural monument, with its towering cliffs stretching for 7 kilometers.
Gokase Winery
Enjoy a lunch buffet at "Kumo no Ue no Budou," a popular local restaurant.
This product is a "request reservation," and it will take some time to confirm your reservation. Reservations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, so depending on the situation, you may be placed on a waiting list or your reservation may not be accepted. The final confirmation of your reservation will be made when the voucher is issued. In the unlikely event that the tour is cancelled due to being fully booked or other reasons, we will contact you within the specified number of days. Please note that if you do not wish to be placed on a waiting list, you can cancel (refund) your reservation.
This tour is conducted in Japanese only.
Please note that all information provided by the tour guide during the trip will be in Japanese only. However, to ensure the smooth operation and safety of the tour, we will provide information to the extent possible using translation apps (meeting place, departure time, etc.).
Please observe the following rules when participating.
Please make your reservation using your correct name and email address.
Please be punctual during the tour. If you are late, the tour will depart.
Takachiho Amaterasu Railway (image)
Heitate Shrine (image)
Lunch buffet (example/image)
Purchase Notice
[Travel conditions]
Departure point/Destination: Hakata, Kumamoto, Miyazaki
Trip duration: Day trip
Transportation used: Chartered bus
Bus company operating the service: Showa Bus or equivalent.
Meal plan: Breakfast 0 times, Lunch 1 time, Dinner 0 times
Minimum number of participants: 25
Tour guide: 1
Guide: 0
[Travel planning/execution]
Company Name: Club Tourism International Inc
Address: 1-9-6 Edagawa, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Registration Number: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 1693
Affiliated travel industry association: Regular member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
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KKDAY JAPAN Co., Ltd.
2nd Floor, WESTALL Yotsuya Building, 1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004, Japan
Registered Travel Agency No. 2045, Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency
Member organization: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Reminders
A minimum of 25 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 10 day(s) before the departure date
Takachiho Amaterasu Railway's Grand Super Cart has non-reserved seating.
Please note that tours may be cancelled due to weather conditions. In such cases, we will offer alternative sightseeing options or a refund of the fare.
On some days, strong winds or other factors may prevent you from crossing the Takachiho Railway Bridge. If the bridge is impassable, the journey will be limited to a round trip to Ama-no-Iwato Station.
The order of the itinerary may be changed.
Please refrain from reclining bus seats.
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