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Kyushu Kumamoto & Takachiho Gorge 2-Day Trip (Accommodation Not Included)
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Kyushu Kumamoto & Takachiho Gorge 2-Day Trip (Accommodation Not Included)

Kumamoto
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 48 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • English / Chinese / Japanese-speaking guide
  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
  • Toll fees
  • Parking fees
  • Fuel fees

Not included: Admission to Kumamoto Castle; Accommodation; Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities; Insurance

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Overview

DAY1: Visit Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's three famous castles. Although it has experienced earthquakes, the restored castle tower is still magnificent. You can admire the "Musha-gaeshi" stone walls designed by Kiyomasa Kato and feel the castle-building wisdom of the Sengoku warlords. You can watch the white smoke constantly spewing from the Mt. Naka-dake crater up close (depending on the gas concentration on the day) and feel the pulse of the earth. Stroll through the vast Kusasenri and, if you are lucky, you can see cattle and horses grazing. Stop by the Aso Roadside Station to buy local specialties. DAY2: Step into a real-life version of "Hotarubi no Mori e" (To the Forest of Fireflies' Light). Stroll along the moss-covered torii-lined approach, and explore the mysterious Kamitoiwa (a large hole kicked through by the legendary Oni Hachiho-shi), a mysterious place perfect for taking pictures. Ama-no-Iwato Shrine: This is the cave where "Amaterasu Omikami," the sun goddess in Japanese mythology, hid, and it is divided into East and West Main Shrines. On the riverbank where eight million gods are said to have gathered in legend, you can make a wish by stacking stones by hand, which is said to be very effective. Enjoy Takachiho Gorge, a V-shaped gorge formed by volcanic eruptions, and visit the Manai Falls (one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls).

Highlights

Trips for 1 person, daily departures, ensuring you can enjoy these wonderful attractions at any time.
Provides tour guides in three languages: Chinese/English/Japanese. Communication is barrier-free, providing you with professional and detailed tour guide services, and feel the warmth of partners.
Strictly select green-labeled vehicles, which are formal, safe and guaranteed.

What's included

English / Chinese / Japanese-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Toll fees
Parking fees
Fuel fees

What's not included

Admission to Kumamoto Castle
Accommodation
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Insurance

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 48 hours' notice.

Additional info

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[Regarding license plate tour guide information] We will inform you of the meeting time, tour guide, and license plate information of the next day's itinerary by email before 9:00 PM Japan time on the day before departure. If you do not receive the email, please check the junk mail first. If not, please contact us in time! If you receive multiple emails, the latest email received shall prevail. [Regarding baggage privileges] Each person can bring one piece of luggage for free, and the excess part can be paid on-site to the driver/guide at 2,000 yen/piece. Please be sure to note this when placing an order. If you are not informed in advance, the driver/guide has the right to refuse you to board the bus and the tour fee will not be refunded. [About driver/guide service] Driver and tour guide service: 4-13 people in a small group; driver + tour guide service: 14-45 people in a bus group. The actual arrangement will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on the day. The driver-guide mainly focuses on driving and provides supplementary explanations. [About force majeure] Depending on the traffic conditions, weather, holidays, and crowds of the day, the arrival time of each itinerary may change. In the event of the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, the tour guide has the right to adjust and reduce the itinerary on-site, please forgive us, and no refunds will be given for this reason. [About late refund] As the day tour is a carpooling service, if you are late at the meeting place or attraction, we will not wait and will not refund the fee, please be aware of this. [About models] Reference models: 5-8 seater car: Toyota Alphard; 9-14 seater car: Toyota HAICE same level; 18-22 seater car: Small bus; 22 seater car or more: Large bus, the above vehicles are for reference only, the actual will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on the day. [About maple leaves] Due to climate change, the time for maple leaves to turn red may be advanced or delayed. Once the group is formed, refunds or complaints about the itinerary will not be accepted on the grounds that the maple leaves are not red, please be aware of this. [About flowering period] The flowering period may be earlier or later depending on the climate and other conditions of the year. In this case, the tour fee will not be refunded. [About the end time] As the itinerary has a long journey, the return arrival time may be affected by traffic or weather. It is recommended that you avoid arranging other activities on the day the itinerary ends. The supplier will not be liable for compensation for losses caused by delays. [About meeting point] Please be sure to confirm the meeting point before departure. Once the meeting point is confirmed, please do not change it temporarily. If you are unable to board the bus due to changing the meeting point for personal reasons, you will not be refunded
Day 1 Departure: Meet the operator at 09:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. ▶The tour guide will not contact passengers in advance. If necessary, you can exchange contact information with the tour guide on the spot on the day of the tour. ▶Please check the license plate and tour guide details in the email sent 1 day before departure between 16:00-22:00 (Japan time). If there are multiple emails, the latest one sent shall prevail. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 11:30, 40 min(s), Guided tour, Minami Aso Railway Train [Attraction/experience] 12:50, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Self-guided, Mt. Aso Naka-dake 1st Crater, Kusasenri, Mount Aso, a famous active volcano in Japan, boasts a caldera topography rarely seen in the world. It is also one of the few attractions where you can view an active volcano up close. Kusasenri Plateau on Mount Aso is a vast grassland located at the northern foot of Mount Eboshi. In the center of the grassland is a pond formed by rainwater, where you can see various different scenery throughout the four seasons. [Attraction/experience] 15:50, 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Kumamoto Castle, One of Japan's Three Great Castles. It was the residence of the Hosokawa family. [Attraction/experience] 19:00, LAWSON Oriental Hotel Fukuoka, Arrive at Lawson Fukuoka Oriental Hotel (Hakata Station Chikushi Entrance) and happily end the day's journey! Please arrive at the meeting point on time the next day to participate in the activity. Day 2 [Attraction/experience] 08:00, LAWSON Oriental Hotel Fukuoka, ※We will not wait beyond the scheduled time, so we recommend waiting at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure. [Attraction/experience] 10:50, 30 min(s), Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, The Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine mainly enshrines Izanagi-no-Mikoto, Izanami-no-Mikoto, and General Sekikun. The famous Ukeito Rock here is said to be a ten-foot hole kicked by Kihachi Hoshi to escape the pursuit of Aso Daimyojin, and it is now one of the attractions where worshippers absorb natural energy. [Attraction/experience] 12:40, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Gorge is a valley formed by the volcanic eruption of Mount Aso in ancient times. It is characterized by cliffs on both sides, and features the Manai Falls with a drop of 17 meters. Along with this beautiful scenery, there are also three bridges built over the same gorge, which adds to the beauty of Takachiho Gorge. [Attraction/experience] 14:30, 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Amano Iwato Shrine, Amanoyasukawara, Amanoiwato Shrine is famous for people making wishes by piling up stones at Ama-no-Yasugawara. It is said that if you pile up stones and make a wish at Ama-no-Yasugawara, your wish will come true, so many people who come to make wishes have piled up numerous prayer stone towers. [Return] 18:30, at [Lawson Fukuoka Oriental Hotel (Hakata Station Chikushi Exit Front),]() ▶The return time is for reference only and may be earlier due to a smooth itinerary and good road conditions on the day. ▶The actual arrival time at the disbanding point will vary depending on road conditions. ▶To avoid losses, please do not arrange other activities for the evening of the same day. Thank you for your understanding. Day {num}
This activity has no age limit Free for children aged 0-2 as long as they will not occupy separate seats Children aged 3+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Prohibitions & Limitations This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility This activity is not recommended for pregnant women This activity is not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc. Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given Vehicle & luggage info The operator has the right to refuse a reservation if the group size or luggage exceeds the capacity of the reserved vehicle. In this case, no refunds will be issued
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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