Kumamoto Tour

About this tour

Discover some of Kyushu’s most dramatic landscapes and sacred destinations on a private tour combining Mt. Aso in Kumamoto with the legendary mountain region of Takachiho. Begin at Mt. Aso, home to one of Japan’s most impressive active volcanic landscapes. Visit the crater area when conditions permit and experience the vast scenery created by Aso’s volcanic activity. Continue into the mountains toward Takachiho Shrine, a peaceful spiritual site surrounded by towering trees and closely connected with the traditions and mythology of the region. Explore the spectacular Takachiho Gorge, where steep volcanic cliffs rise above an emerald-colored river and the beautiful Manai Falls. Walk along the gorge and take in one of Kyushu’s most celebrated natural landscapes. Complete your journey at Amano Iwato Shrine, a sacred site associated with the Japanese myth of the sun goddess Amaterasu and the legendary cave where she is said to have hidden. With private transportation and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, this tour brings together Kyushu’s volcanic scenery, natural beauty, ancient mythology, and spiritual heritage.