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1 Day Land of Myths in Japan Takachiho Private Tour from Kumamoto

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1 Day Land of Myths in Japan Takachiho Private Tour from Kumamoto
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About This Tour

Discover the mythical realm of Takachiho on this enchanting day trip from Kumamoto. Led by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter, this private tour delves into Japan's rich mythology and natural beauty. Begin your journey at Amanoiwato Shrine and Amanoyasu Dry River Bed, sites steeped in legends of the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami. Next, visit Takachiho Shrine, the principal shrine of the region, boasting important cultural properties including its Main Sanctuary and ironwork guardian dog statues. The tour culminates at the breathtaking Takachiho Gorge, a natural wonder formed by ancient volcanic activity and erosion. This majestic landscape epitomizes Kyushu's mystical scenery. Throughout the day, your knowledgeable guide will illuminate the area's rich history and cultural significance.

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1 Day Land of Myths in Japan Takachiho Private Tour from Kumamoto
1 Day Land of Myths in Japan Takachiho Private Tour from Kumamoto
1 Day Land of Myths in Japan Takachiho Private Tour from Kumamoto
1 Day Land of Myths in Japan Takachiho Private Tour from Kumamoto
1 Day Land of Myths in Japan Takachiho Private Tour from Kumamoto
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What's Included

National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour

What's Not Included

Lunch
Takachiho Gorge Rental Boat Experience
Fees other than those listed in Includes

Additional Information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance.
While transportation will be by private vehicle for each group, each experience included in the itinerary may be shared with other customers.
Depending on road conditions or other reasons, arrival time at each location may be considerably delayed.
Itinerary locations and itinerary order may be changed depending on the weather and operating conditions of locations to be visited.
Tour booking charge refunds due to the above changes will not be issued.
Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with hired car seats. If seats are required, please make a booking under the adult rate.
Customers are free to have lunch at the Takachiho Roadside Station. Customers are to pay for their own lunch as it is not included in the tour booking charge.
Please participate in an outfit easy to walk in as the tour will be walking along an approx. 1 km path at Takachiho Gorge.
As large luggage such as suitcases cannot be brought during the tour, please leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating.
Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
Tour's total duration is 9 hours 30 minutes, although the total duration listed in the itinerary is 4 hours 10 minutes. The remaining hours are allotted for travel time.

Meeting Point

Meet in front of Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center. Access: Inside Kumamoto Station Building *Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time

Special Instructions

• If you have arrived at the pickup location but have trouble finding the meeting point, you can call the local operator JTB Sunrise Tours on +81 3 5796 5454 (Operated between 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Japan time) for assistance. • In case bookings have been made separately, you may be assigned to be on separate tour buses.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Dest ID: 50823 (Kumamoto)
Slug: kumamoto