Miyazaki, Kyushu, Santuário Mítico: Desfiladeiro de Takachiho (passeio de barco opcional)・Santuário Amano Iwato・Santuário Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu (com doces japoneses e serviço de transporte)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our tour to Takachiho Gorge, Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Amanoiwato Shrine, and Amanoyasukawara was absolutely fantastic! The itinerary was well-organized, giving us enough time to enjoy each destination without feeling rushed. A special thank you to our wonderful tour guide, Ms. Cico, who was friendly, professional, and very attentive throughout the trip. She shared interesting stories and helpful information about each location, making the experience even more meaningful. One thoughtful touch that really stood out was that every guest received a complimentary box of delicious manju, which was a pleasant surprise. We also appreciated the free shuttle bus provided to take us up to Takachiho Gorge, saving us from the uphill walk and making the visit much more comfortable. Overall, everything was well-planned, convenient, and enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you, Ms. Cico, for making it such a memorable day!

Although it was raining, the overall itinerary was very well managed. The mini-bus came with two guides: Zhu Zhu, who handled Chinese and Korean, and another male guide who could provide explanations in fluent English. This was my first time joining a one-day tour, and I was surprised that they even accompanied us on foot. Zhu Zhu is an excellent guide; she provided detailed information about restrooms and lunch options and consistently ensured the group stayed together and that everyone was accounted for. The entire trip was very enriching. Although the schedule was a bit tight, it was actually sufficient even for those who love taking photos. In the end, they even gave us small gifts! Since I was staying in Takachiho, I opted out of the return journey, and Zhu Zhu very enthusiastically discussed the drop-off location with me. I'm very happy I joined this one-day tour and highly recommend it!

Public transportation to Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine is not very convenient, so I hadn't been able to visit until now. I was so happy to find a one-day tour on KLOOK! It saved me a lot of time and hassle. I finally got to visit the 'Forest of Fireflies,' and the moss-covered stone lanterns felt very spiritual. Takachiho Gorge goes without saying; I was lucky to have a sunny day, and the water was a beautiful blue-green under the sunlight! Tour guide Li was very professional and friendly. This is my second time booking a one-day tour with GOGODAY, and each experience has been great. I hope they can offer more routes to attractions with inconvenient transportation, such as Kora Taisha Shrine.

I think this one-day tour was fantastic. Not to mention how great the buy-one-get-one-free deal was, and they even gave us souvenirs at the end. But I think the most important thing was not having to worry about transportation. Also, I found the tour guide to be very professional; his English was excellent. We had foreign tourists on our tour, and the guide could instantly switch from Chinese to English, and his English was very pleasant to listen to. The only regret was that the flowing noodles area was closed due to an earthquake or something, so we didn't get to try them, which was a bit of a pity. Some group members also went boating and were late due to time constraints, but the guide still waited for them.

Thanks to tour guide Xiao Guo, under his guidance, I was able to enjoy every itinerary with peace of mind. I'm also grateful that this tour arranged a shuttle bus from the boat dock back to the tour bus. However, I feel there are areas for improvement. I booked the tour through Klook and checked the itinerary many times before departure, but I was very unsure about when lunch would be. I suggest this could be clearly marked; for example, based on the actual itinerary this time, it could be suggested that lunch can be eaten at: 1. During the drive between Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine and Takachiho Gorge (lunch needs to be prepared by oneself). 2. Friends who are not taking the boat can eat at Takachiho Gorge. 3. Friends who are taking the boat can eat along the way to Amano Iwato Shrine. Personally, I felt the itinerary was a bit too rushed. It was a pity not to walk up to the top of Kumano Shrine, and for me, who took the boat at Takachiho Gorge, it was also a pity not to have the chance to properly enjoy the scenery along the way, but this is probably just a personal preference. Still, I am very grateful to you all; Takachiho Gorge is truly beautiful☺️

Our tour guide, Xiao Zheng, was excellent. Although there were some minor issues with the seating hardware on the bus, they were handled flexibly. The shrine scenery was beautiful. Please note that this tour does not include the boat ride at Takachiho Gorge (it's not possible to do it even at your own expense, as tickets need to be booked in advance; this is not an issue with the travel agency, just for your information). Additionally, the travel time is long and the itinerary is packed, so please consider this when booking.

This was an easy way to see some beautiful shrines and experience Takachiho Gorge without a car/driving in Japan. The itinerary allows for visiting things that are remote/less accessible otherwise (mountain roads, rural shrines) which is a plus if you don’t want the hassle of self-drive. Don’t expect a very slow, relaxed pace with lots of downtime — you’ll see a lot, but it’s somewhat brisk. If you want the boat ride at Takachiho, check ahead if you can book it and account for the time. The bus transport between Fukuoka and Miyazaki region (Takachiho) is air-conditioned and comfortable. Kudos to driver for giving us a smooth ride. Our tour guide Kaku-san, was excellent during the activities. He even gave us a complimentary gift (manju snack) at the end of the trip c/o the company.

This itinerary allowed us to visit three attractions that are not easily accessible by public transport, and it was very well-planned and fulfilling. Tianan Kawara, in particular, was unexpectedly beautiful, and the weather was sunny when we visited. However, it started raining when we went to Takachiho Gorge, and the water in the gorge was no longer green. All boat tours were canceled, so it seems we didn't miss out by not getting tickets. Our guide, Helen, was very friendly and received praise from our entire family. The only suggestion for improvement would be to allocate more time for Takachiho Gorge. We only had enough time to walk to the last waterfall and then had to rush back, missing out on exploring the shopping street. Overall, we were very satisfied!

The entire trip was quite satisfying. After all, driving back and forth myself would have been over 350 kilometers. Although we had bad luck with the weather, our tour guide, Ms. Nanami, was still very dedicated and responsible, providing rain gear to tourists who didn't bring any. For those who are afraid of getting hungry, it's best to prepare some snacks for lunch. Among these attractions, only Takachiho Gorge has more food options, but the free time there is relatively short. On the way to Amano Iwato Shrine, there's only one simple restaurant offering a few types of subs and fried noodles.

Thank you to our guide, Jyo! We both thoroughly enjoyed our day trip to the shrine and Takachiho Gorge. The most fun part was definitely rowing in the gorge!