[Kumamoto] [Kumamoto Day Trip] Departure from Fukuoka: Takachiho Gorge, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine (Forest of Fireflies), Mount Aso Crater
- 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
-
[Volcano, Shrine, Myth, One-Day Journey Through Kyushu's Hidden Realm] Taking the unconventional path, traverse the intersection of nature and legend, and experience the soul of Kyushu in one trip. ⸻ Mt. Aso Crater One of the world's largest active volcanoes, resembling the heartbeat of the earth. The huge crater and constantly rising hot air feel like being in a prehistoric wilderness. This is the land of fire, a display of nature's most primal power – shocking, solemn, and awe-inspiring. Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Hidden deep in the mountains, the path lined with stone lanterns and cedar trees is tranquil and mysterious. Known as the "real-life Spirited Away land", this is also the inspiration for the classic animation "Hotarubi no Mori e" (Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light). Walking in this forest forgotten by time, it feels like you might brush shoulders with "Gin" at any moment – a brief yet eternal tenderness that makes you slow down. Takachiho Gorge One of the birthplaces of Japanese mythology,