[Kumamoto] Kyushu Takachiho Day Trip | Takachiho Gorge Boat Ride, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine/Takachiho Railway, Mount Aso, Kusasenri (Starting from Kumamoto)
- Overview
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- **If Mount Aso is closed, the itinerary will be changed to Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine.**
- Depart from Kumamoto Station, bus directly to Aso + Takachiho core attractions, easy one-day tour.
- Takachiho Gorge + boat ride, experience the stunning scenery of waterfalls and cliffs up close.
- Visit the Aso crater + Kusasenri, experience the awe-inspiring power of nature.
- The Takachiho mini-train, with its cute pink carriage, is very eye-catching amidst the natural scenery and is a popular experience for visiting the Takachiho Gorge area in Miyazaki Prefecture.
- What to expect
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Today, we will take you to Takachiho and Mount Aso, including 4-5 attractions/experiences: from a boat ride in Takachiho Gorge, the Takachiho Railway, Kusasenri, and the Mount Aso crater, to the special itinerary of Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine. The itinerary is rich and offers excellent value for money! **First Stop: Takachiho Gorge Boat Ride** Drift in a small boat between the strange rocks and cliffs on both banks, looking up at the Manai Falls cascading down from a height, with the waterfall splashing into the clear stream. Being there is like stepping into a secret realm of Japanese mythology, both magnificent and romantic. **Second Stop: Takachiho Railway** Board the nostalgic sightseeing train, traveling on the old railway bridge, passing through tunnels and viaducts, overlooking the majestic Takachiho Valley. The moment you feel the wind, you can't help but want to take out your camera and capture a postcard-perfect memory of your journey. **Third Stop: Kusasenri** Vast grasslands stretch endlessly