[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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- **Mount Aso is currently closed, so we will visit Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine instead.**
- **Takachiho boat tour, arranged for families to enjoy private time without disturbance, for a more fulfilling experience.**
- Takachiho Gorge + boat tour, experience the stunning scenery of waterfalls and cliffs up close.
- Visit the Mount Aso crater + Kusasenri, experience the awe-inspiring power of nature.
- Takachiho sightseeing train, with its cute pink carriages, stands out beautifully amidst the natural scenery, making it a popular experience for visiting the Takachiho Gorge area in Miyazaki Prefecture.
- What to expect
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⚠️**On the third Thursday of every month, due to the closure of the Takachiho miniature train, the itinerary will be changed to Takachiho Gorge + Takachiho Boat Ride + Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine + Kusasenri + Mount Aso Volcano Square.** **First Stop: Takachiho Gorge Boat Ride** Drift in a small boat between the strange rock formations on both banks, looking up at the Manai Falls cascading from above, with the waterfall splashing directly into the clear stream. Note⚠️: The Takachiho boat ride is for groups of 2-3 people sharing one boat. Solo travelers will share a boat with other group members. In case of force majeure leading to the cancellation of the boat ride, a refund of 2000 JPY per person will be issued. **Second Stop: Takachiho Miniature Train** Board the nostalgic sightseeing train, traveling on the old railway bridge, passing through tunnels and viaducts, overlooking the magnificent Takachiho Gorge. **Third Stop: Kusasenri** The endless grasslands stretch at the foot of Mount Aso, with blue skies,