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[Kumamoto] [Kumamoto Day Trip] Departing from Fukuoka: Takachiho Gorge & Mount Aso Crater (No transfer shuttle required) & Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine (Firefly Forest)

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Overview
  • • Visit the filming location of "Hotarubi no Mori" (Forest of Fireflies): Step into Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, wander through the approach surrounded by the forest, and witness the dreamy and mysterious world of the movie.
  • • Takachiho Gorge's stunning hidden scenery: Enjoy the representative natural landscape of Kyushu, where the cliffs of the gorge, waterfalls, and clear streams are interwoven.
  • • Experience the powerful Aso Volcano up close: Visit the crater of Mount Aso, one of the world's largest active volcanoes, and experience the magnificent power of nature (if regulations are encountered, we will go to Kusasenri instead).
  • • Depart from/return to Hakata, Fukuoka on the same day: Gather and dismiss at Hakata Station, the itinerary is smooth, and you can easily enjoy popular Kumamoto attractions.
  • • Complete popular classic routes in one go: Natural secret realm × Anime sacred place × Volcano landscape, enjoy the essence of Kumamoto in one day.
What to expect

[Volcanoes, Shrines, Myths: A Day Trip Through Kyushu's Secret Realms] Take the road less traveled, cross the boundary between nature and legend, and experience the soul of Kyushu in one journey. --- Mt. Aso Crater One of the world's largest active volcanoes, like the heartbeat of the earth. The enormous crater and rising heat make you feel like you're in a prehistoric wilderness. This is the land of fire, the most primal display of nature's power – shocking, solemn, and awe-inspiring. Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hidden deep in the mountains, the stone lanterns and cedar trees pave a quiet and mysterious path. Known as the 'real-life Spirited Away,' this is also the inspiration for the classic animation 'Hotarubi no Mori e' (Into the Forest of Fireflies). Walking through this forest forgotten by time, it's as if you might brush shoulders with 'Gin' at any moment – a brief but eternal tenderness that makes you want to slow down. Takachiho Gorge One of the birthplaces of Japanese mythology, the place wher

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