• Fukuoka - 8:00 < PICK UP > Your Hotel or HAKATA Station, HAKATA Port in Fukuoka city

Upon arrival at the airport, a driver holding a name board will greet you at the arrival gate and escort you to the bus parking area. If possible, please provide your [arrival flight number] in advance.

*The journey from Fukuoka City to Takachiho Town, Miyazaki Prefecture takes approximately 3 hours via the expressway to Kumamoto, including a break along the way.

• Michi-no-Eki Shichijo Melon Dome - 9:30-9:45 < regal break >
  Shichijo Melon Dome Roadside Station, 306 Shichijomachi Okada, Kikuchi, Kumamoto

If in season, local specialty melons can be purchased at this roadside station.

Road Station Shichijo Melon Dome is located on National Route 325 in Okada, Shichijo Town, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. The building, designed with a melon motif, is a highlight. It opened as a specialty center on April 29, 1995.

• Kagurayado - 11:15-12:15 < lunch > e.g.) “Kagura-yado”, 1254-3 Oshikata, Takachiho, Nishiusuki, Miyazaki

Recommended lunch spot: “Kagura-Yado” is a renowned lunch destination in Takachiho.

• Takachiho Gorge - 12:30-14:30 < free walk > TAKACHIHO Gorge

*Arrival is around 12:15, with a stay until 15:15 including lunch time.

*15 minutes from < bus waiting > Ohashi Parking Lot, 1248-4 Oshikata, Takachiho:
Buses cannot access the boat terminal, so enjoy a 15-minute walk along the promenade filled with refreshing negative ions from the parking lot.

Takachiho Gorge’s rental boats can hold up to three people. The cost is ¥4100 or ¥5100 (approx. USD 30-40) per boat.

Takachiho (高千穂) is a town in northern Miyazaki Prefecture rich in Japanese mythology. It is believed to be the legendary site where Amaterasu, the Shinto Sun Goddess, hid in a cave due to her brother’s mischievous antics, prompting other deities to coax her out.

• Takachiho Shrine - 14:45-15:15 TAKACHIHO Shrine

Takachiho Shrine (高千穂神社, Takachiho Jinja), situated just west of the town center, is surrounded by a grove of towering cedars. During the day, the shrine’s simple, unpainted structures blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. The light filtering through creates a serene, peaceful atmosphere.

Takachiho is the setting for one of the most significant and famous legends in Japanese mythology. In the tale, Amaterasu, the Shinto sun goddess, was so upset by her brother’s antics that she secluded herself in a cave, depriving the world of her light. The other gods and goddesses gathered to entice her out. Despite their efforts, nothing worked until one goddess performed a comically outrageous dance that made the other gods laugh heartily. Amaterasu emerged from the cave to see the commotion, thus restoring her light to the world.

• Amano Yasugawara - 15:30-16:00 < Mystery > AMA-NO-YASUGAWARA, Takachiho

Located 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 gathered on this riverbank. This large cave is said to have been their gathering and deification site. It is also known as “Gyobogaiwaya”. Previously, it was solely a place of worship, but over time, stones have been stacked by the hands of those who pray. Today, the countless stacked stones enhance the mysterious and enchanting atmosphere of the Cheonan River.

• Michi-no-Eki Shichijo Melon Dome - 17:45-18:00 < regal break >
  Shichijo Melon Dome Roadside Station, 306 Shichijomachi Okada, Kikuchi, Kumamoto
• Fukuoka - 19:30 < DROP OFF > Your Hotel or HAKATA Station, HAKATA Port in Fukuoka city

The food stalls in Nakasu begin to appear around 6pm. It’s just a short subway ride from Hakata Station, so if time permits, consider visiting.

• 7m length Minibus (21+6 seats, no trunk)
• 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

“The Roots of Japan, Takachiho”

Takachiho is home to numerous shrines dedicated to deities from Japanese mythology. Amanoiwato Shrine honors the cave where Amaterasu-Omikami concealed herself. Kushifuru Shrine is situated on Kushifuru-no-mine, the site where Ninigi-no-mikoto, Amaterasu-Omikami’s grandchild, descended. In Japanese mythology, Emperor Jinmu, the first emperor, is said to be the great-grandchild of Ninigi-no-mikoto.

For those traveling from Fukuoka to Mythical Village with a group, this tour is an excellent choice! The bus provides a comfortable journey throughout the tour.

As a chartered bus company officially certified for safety, we guarantee the security of your travel. In the event of a traffic accident while on our bus, you will be covered by traffic accident insurance. This ensures you can enjoy your overseas travel without the worry of getting lost or missing public transportation, unlike driving a rental car yourself.

• • 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.