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[Kumamoto] Kyushu: Aso Crater, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, and Takachiho Gorge Day Tour (Depart from Fukuoka)

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Overview
  • Ascend Mount Aso's crater and experience the power and magnificence of an active volcano up close.
  • Traverse the path to Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine and return to the dreamlike setting of "Hotarubi no Mori e".
  • Stroll along Takachiho Gorge, immersing yourself in a world where Japanese mythology intertwines with natural wonders.
  • Explore a volcano, shrine, and gorge in a single day, and experience the deepest soul and stories of Kyushu.
What to expect

[Volcanoes, Shrines, Mythology: A Day Trip Through Kyushu's Hidden Realms] Venture off the beaten path, crossing the boundary between nature and legend, and experience the soul of Kyushu in one journey. ⸻ Mt. Aso Crater One of the largest active volcanoes in the world, it's like the heartbeat of the earth. The enormous crater and the constantly rising steam make you feel like you're 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 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' Light). Walking in this forest forgotten by time, you might just pass by "Gin"—a brief but eternal tenderness that makes you want to slow down. Takachiho Gorge One of the birthplaces of Japanese mythology, the legendary site wh

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