One-Day Customized Minami-Aso & Takachiho Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Fukuoka, Japan
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Travel Insurance
- Billingual Guide Service Charge
- Travel Handling Charges and Taxes
- Transportation Fee
- Lunch
- Activity Expenses
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Shirakawa Springs
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Takachiho Gorge
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Amanoiwato Shrine Nishi Hongu
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Takachiho Shrine
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
The Site of Takachiho Railway Amanoiwato Station
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- The 10 hour duration will be including transportation
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 14 reviews
Catherine_M, Sep 2025
Keita and Mercedes were great tour guides and took us around to all of the different activities we wanted to see. We had a fabulous time and would highly recommend their tours
Leah_A, Sep 2025
Takachiho is beautiful and this tour was the highlight of our trip! Our guides Keita and Kumiko were the most thoughtful hosts and curated the perfect itinerary for our tour. When we found out that it was predicted to rain n the initial date that we booked, the team went out of their way to get us booked on another date, which we appreciated so much! They picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel in a beautiful and comfortable van which made it so convenient. They provided knowledge and insights to all of the places that we visited. We started off with the open air train ride which took about 30 minutes and then headed to the Takachiho Gorge. It was magical! Keita guided our walk/exploration around the gorge before our scheduled time for the boat ride. We then had a delicious lunch that they recommended based on what we like eat. We then explored Minami Aso, went to see the caldera, eat treats, and did a little shopping. They learned that we love fruits, made a phone call to find a farm that was open nearby, and took us there to pick our own grapes, and they were not only the biggest grapes that we have ever seen but also the sweetest! They truly made the experience so perfect! We highly recommend booking with them! They do tours all over Japan! Start Japan Travel. There is nothing like a private tour! They also gave us recommendations of where to eat while we were in Fukuoka. We have made lifelong friends and can’t wait to visit again!
Eugene_W, Jul 2025
I cannot say enough good things about Kieta and Kumiko who were our guide and driver for this tour. They customized a perfect day for us to tour the Gorge and Mt. Aso. Kieta even spent time adjusting a reservation as we were driving in order to work around a little weather that had come in. I had not been to Mt. Aso in 41 years and Keita spent time trying to find the exact spot I was standing in a previous picture. My wife and I were in Japan to meet with family I had also not seen in 41 years and they even spent time coaching me through conversational points for my family dinner the next night. BONUS! What an amazing experience start to finish, getting to interact with such friendly local tour guides makes it so much more than just a tour.
cw5mnb8gt8, Apr 2025
The whole day experience was truly made more memorable and personal because of the service and knowledge of our guide, Mercedes, and our driver Ikeda-san.
Angela_L, Dec 2024
Our family had the BEST experience with this tour operator.
They were courteous, knowledgeable and FUN to hang out with! Both our driver and guide had lived in the US before so they were very fluent in English and we had a lot of great conversations.
We were travelling as a family of three (two adults, one child) and wanted to hit very specific spots while in Fukuoka for a few days. While they offer preplanned itineraries, they were very flexible in doing what we wanted and even offered new places that we hadn't heard about. Because of their efficient planning and driving, we were able to hit every single spot on my list and then some! They also helped reserve tickets ahead of time for us, which is a huge time saver.
They were even good about keeping my child entertained while the adults were doing a tea tasting. I really can't say enough good things about this business. We had a great time and plan to go back to Fukuoka for another visit soon. Avoid the crowds in the Golden Triangle and venture out to Kyshu! There is so much to see and do!
Ah_B, Nov 2024
Sincere thanks to our guides Kumiko and Keita, for this unforgettable whole day trip to Minami Aso and Takachiho.
Danielle_F, Oct 2024
Such a great trip. The guides were excellent and the experience was exactly what we were looking for. The scenery throughout was amazing and although the crater was invisible due to mist, it was also extremely beautiful and surreal up there. The drive back to our hotel in Nakasu is a bit long but it's absolutely worth it
Mary_W, Jun 2024
The entire trip from start to finish was amazing. The places they take you to are remote and not accessible by public transportation. Our tour escorts Keita and Mercedes were exceptional in their care and service. Everything was paced perfectly and they were very flexible and very good at what they do. They took us to 'hidden' spots that other tours do not know about. I highly recommend that you ask for them. They made our trip a highlight.
Gargi_M, May 2024
The drive from Kumamoto to Takachiho is beautiful. Lovely landscapes of the countryside and the greenery along the way. Mount Aso was disappointing as the bus trip was cancelled. It would have been useful if we were informed in advance of the option to take a helicopter ride to view Mount Aso
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