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Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, Amano Iwato Shrine & Takachiho Gorge

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Free cancellation available
Price is €65 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Step into the mystical heart of Kyushu on this unforgettable one-day journey from Fukuoka.
Your adventure begins at Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, a hidden spiritual gem tucked deep within an emerald-green forest. Walk beneath rows of weathered torii gates, climb moss-covered stone steps, and feel the quiet magic that has inspired comparisons to scenes from Studio Ghibli films.

Continue to the legendary Amanoiwato Shrine, steeped in Japanese mythology as the fabled hiding place of Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess. Wander riverside paths and forest trails to uncover sacred caves and breathtaking scenery that invite reflection and awe.

Guided by an expert storyteller, you’ll uncover centuries of history, folklore, and Shinto tradition while travelling in comfort from Fukuoka. It’s a day of serene landscapes, captivating legends, and timeless spirituality.

Activity location

  • Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine
    • 2619 Kamishikimi
    • 869-1601, Takamori-machi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • LAWSON Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Store
    • 23 4
    • 812-0012, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

Check availability

Chinese Tour Guide
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€65.17 x 1 Adult€65.17
Total
Price is €65.17
Until Sun, 29 Mar
English Tour Guide
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€65.17 x 1 Adult€65.17
Total
Price is €65.17
Until Sun, 29 Mar
Korean Speaking Tour Guide
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€78.20 x 1 Adult€78.20
Total
Price is €78.20
Until Sun, 29 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transfers to and from the meet up location
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free ice cream in July, August and September
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Other personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total Tour durations include transport.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine

  • 50m
Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine is a serene and mystical shrine nestled in the lush forests of Takamori, Kumamoto Prefecture. Visitors ascend a long stone stairway flanked by towering trees and moss-covered guardian statues, creating a tranquil, otherworldly atmosphere. The shrine is deeply connected to local folklore and Japanese mythology, featuring a sacred rock called "Iwakura," believed to house the spirits of deities, and is linked to legends including the fire god Kagu-tsuchi. Its ethereal beauty gained wider recognition after being featured in the manga Hotarubi no Mori e, drawing visitors who seek both its natural splendour and profound spiritual energy.

Amano Iwato Shrine

  • 1h 20m
Amano Iwato Shrine is a spiritually significant shrine famed for the tradition of piling stones along the Amano River to make wishes, creating numerous small stone towers throughout the area. Dedicated to the god Amano Iwato, the shrine is believed to offer healing powers and enhance fortune. Visitors can also witness or participate in traditional blessing ceremonies, adding to the shrine’s deep cultural and spiritual importance.

Amanoyasukawara

  • 30m
Amanoyasukawara is a serene and visually striking site renowned for its unique rock formations set along a tranquil river amidst lush greenery. Rich in spiritual significance, the area is closely associated with the mythology of Amaterasu, the sun goddess, with the rocks symbolising the divine realm. Visitors often come to reflect, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and capture the natural beauty through photography.

Takachiho Gorge

  • 1h 40m
Takachiho Gorge is a breathtaking natural wonder carved by volcanic activity, featuring towering basalt cliffs up to 100 metres high and the emerald waters of the Gokase River. Visitors can admire the dramatic scenery, including the Minainotaki Waterfall, either from walking paths along the gorge or by renting rowing boats for a closer view. Steeped in Japanese mythology, the gorge is famously associated with the sun goddess Amaterasu, who is said to have hidden in a cave here, plunging the world into darkness before being lured out, restoring light.

Location

Activity location

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    Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine
    • 2619 Kamishikimi
    • 869-1601, Takamori-machi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    LAWSON Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Store
    • 23 4
    • 812-0012, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

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