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Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, Amano Iwato Shrine & Takachiho Gorge

Location Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
$85
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Step into the mystical heart of Kyushu on this unforgettable one-day journey from Fukuoka.
Your adventure begins at Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, a hidden spiritual gem tucked deep within an emerald-green forest. Walk beneath rows of weathered torii gates, climb moss-covered stone steps, and feel the quiet magic that has inspired comparisons to scenes from Studio Ghibli films.

Continue to the legendary Amanoiwato Shrine, steeped in Japanese mythology as the fabled hiding place of Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess. Wander riverside paths and forest trails to uncover sacred caves and breathtaking scenery that invite reflection and awe.

Guided by an expert storyteller, you’ll uncover centuries of history, folklore, and Shinto tradition while traveling in comfort from Fukuoka. It’s a day of serene landscapes, captivating legends, and timeless spirituality.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

English Tour Guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Free ice cream in July, August and September
  • Tour Guide
  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
  • Other personal expenses

Meeting point
We will meet depart at 8:00 depart from Lawson Fukuoka Oriental Hotel (in front of Hakata Station Chikushiguchi) Look for the guide with the Gogoday Yellow flag
Return details
We will meet depart at 8:00 depart from Lawson Fukuoka Oriental Hotel (in front of Hakata Station Chikushiguchi) Look for the guide with the Gogoday Yellow flag

  • Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine
    Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine is a serene and mystical shrine nestled in the lush forests of Takamori, Kumamoto Prefecture. Visitors ascend a long stone stairway flanked by towering trees and moss-covered guardian statues, creating a tranquil, otherworldly atmosphere. The shrine is deeply connected to local folklore and Japanese mythology, featuring a sacred rock called "Iwakura," believed to house the spirits of deities, and is linked to legends including the fire god Kagu-tsuchi. Its ethereal beauty gained wider recognition after being featured in the manga Hotarubi no Mori e, drawing visitors who seek both its natural splendor and profound spiritual energy.
  • Amano Iwato Shrine
    Amano Iwato Shrine is a spiritually significant shrine famed for the tradition of piling stones along the Amano River to make wishes, creating numerous small stone towers throughout the area. Dedicated to the god Amano Iwato, the shrine is believed to offer healing powers and enhance fortune. Visitors can also witness or participate in traditional blessing ceremonies, adding to the shrine’s deep cultural and spiritual importance.
  • Amanoyasukawara is a serene and visually striking site renowned for its unique rock formations set along a tranquil river amidst lush greenery. Rich in spiritual significance, the area is closely associated with the mythology of Amaterasu, the sun goddess, with the rocks symbolizing the divine realm. Visitors often come to reflect, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and capture the natural beauty through photography.
  • Takachiho Gorge
    Takachiho Gorge is a breathtaking natural wonder carved by volcanic activity, featuring towering basalt cliffs up to 100 meters high and the emerald waters of the Gokase River. Visitors can admire the dramatic scenery, including the Minainotaki Waterfall, either from walking paths along the gorge or by renting rowboats for a closer view. Steeped in Japanese mythology, the gorge is famously associated with the sun goddess Amaterasu, who is said to have hidden in a cave here, plunging the world into darkness before being lured out, restoring light.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total Tour durations include transportation.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, Amano Iwato Shrine & Takachiho Gorge

    Location Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
    $85
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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