Explore the spiritual and scenic wonders of Kyushu—Some packages are guaranteed to depart with just one traveler! See package details for more information. Join KKday’s one-day tour from Hakata to discover Aso’s sweeping Daikanbo views, Shirakawa Spring, Takachiho Gorge, Amanoyasugawara, and more.
[Guaranteed Departure for Solo Traveler] Itinerary B: Kyushu 1-day Tour - Kita Aso Railway & Takachiho Amaterasu Railway: Daikanbo, Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Amaterasu Railway, Amanoiwato Shrine, & Amanoyasukawara (Departure from Hakata, Fukuoka) (Tour Departs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, & Sundays)
Booking starts: 2025-07-30
Itinerary A: Minami Aso Takachiho Railway, Kyushu 1-day Tour: Shirakawa Spring, Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Amaterasu Railway, Amanoiwato Shrine, & Amanoyasukawara | Departure from Hakata, Fukuoka (Tours depart on Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday)
Booking starts: 2025-07-29
Itinerary B: Kyushu 1-day Tour - Kita Aso Railway & Takachiho Amaterasu Railway | Daikanbo Peak, Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Amaterasu Railway, Amanoiwato Shrine, & Amanoyasukawara | Departure from Hakata Ward, Fukuoka (Tour departs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday)
Booking starts: 2025-07-30
Meeting place: in front of Lawson convenience store Oriental Hotel Fukuoka branch at Chikushi exit, JR Hakata Station (ローソン オリエンタルホテル福岡店前、JR博多駅筑紫口)
See how to get to the meeting place from Chikushi Exit of JR Hakata Station
See how to get to the meeting place from Subway Hakata Station
[Itinerary A] Kyushu 1-Day Tour: Shirakawa Spring & Takachiho Amaterasu Railway (Departure every Tuesday & Thursday)
(Gather at 7:40 am/Depart at 7:50 am) JR Hakata Station Chikushiguchi, in front of the LAWSON convenience store on the first floor of Oriental Hotel
10:00 am: Shirakawa Suigen Spring (15–30 minutes)
11:30 am: Arrive at Ama Iwato Shrine ~ Amanoyasukawara (40–60 minutes). Feel free to purchase snacks here
1:00 pm: Takachiho Gorge (lunch at your own expense, 90 minutes)
Amaterasu Railway (60-minute visit, 30-minute ride)
[Note] During peak seasons (March-May, July-August, and October-November), group reservations are not accepted for the small train. Actual ride time depends on ticket purchase. If the train is suspended due to weather or full reservations, fare is fully refunded. Itineraries may change to Takachiho Railway Station or Takachiho Shrine visits, possibly extending to Takachiho Gorge or other attractions. Tour guides adjust plans based on daily conditions
6:50 pm: Return to Fukuoka JR Hakata Station Chikushi Exit and end the tour (estimated arrival time: 6:20 pm–7:20 pm)
[Itinerary B] Kyushu 1-Day Tour: Daikanbo & Takachiho Amaterasu Railway (Departure every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday)
(Gather at 7:40 am/Depart at 7:50 am) JR Hakata Station Chikushiguchi, in front of the LAWSON convenience store on the first floor of Oriental Hotel
10:00 AM Daikanbo (approx. 15–30-minute stay) ※In case of bad weather, the visit will be changed to "Michi no Eki Aso Tourist Information Center and farmer market" or Shirakawa Fountainhead.
12:00 pm: Arrive at Ama Iwato Shrine ~ Amanoyasukawara and explore (40–60 minutes). Feel free to purchase snacks here
1:30 pm: Marvel at Takachiho Gorge's stunning cliffs and the serene flow of the Gokase River (80 minutes)
Enjoy a fun time at Amaterasu Railway (60-minute visit, 30-minute ride)
[Note] During peak seasons (March-May, July-August, and October-November), group reservations are not accepted for the small train. Actual ride time depends on ticket purchase. If the train is suspended due to weather or full reservations, fare is fully refunded. Itineraries may change to Takachiho Railway Station or Takachiho Shrine visits, possibly extending to Takachiho Gorge or other attractions. Tour guides adjust plans based on daily conditions
6:50 pm: Return to Fukuoka JR Hakata Station Chikushi Exit and end the tour (estimated arrival time: 6:20 pm–7:20 pm)
[Note] The above time and itinerary sequence is for reference only. Please note that in order to maintain the smoothness and completion of the itinerary, the scheduled stay/arrival time will be adjusted according to the situation of the day
[Limited-Time | Itinerary C] Kyushu 1-Day Tour: Shirakawa Spring & Takachiho Amaterasu Railway (Departure every Tuesday & Thursday)
(Gather at 7:40 am/Depart at 7:50 am) JR Hakata Station Chikushiguchi, in front of the LAWSON convenience store on the first floor of Oriental Hotel
10:00 am: Shirakawa Suigen Spring (30 minutes)
11:30 am: Arrive at Ama Iwato Shrine ~ Amanoyasukawara (40–60 minutes). Feel free to purchase snacks here
1:00 pm: Takachiho Gorge (lunch at your own expense, 120 minutes)
6:50 pm: Return to Fukuoka JR Hakata Station Chikushi Exit and end the tour (estimated arrival time: 6:20 pm–7:20 pm)
[Limited-Time | Itinerary D] Kyushu 1-Day Tour: Daikanbo & Takachiho Amaterasu Railway (Departure every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday)
(Gather at 7:40 am/Depart at 7:50 am) JR Hakata Station Chikushiguchi, in front of the LAWSON convenience store on the first floor of Oriental Hotel
10:00 am: Admire the breathtaking panoramic views from Daikanbo (15–30 minutes). If the weather is bad, we will go to Michi-no-Eki Aso
12:00 pm: Arrive at Ama Iwato Shrine ~ Amanoyasukawara (60 minutes). Feel free to purchase snacks here
1:00 pm: Takachiho Gorge (120 minutes)
6:50 pm: Return to Fukuoka JR Hakata Station Chikushi Exit and end the tour (estimated arrival time: 6:20 pm–7:20 pm)
Takachiho Gorge
Takachiho Amaterasu Railway (not for Spring Exclusive Itineraries)
Amanoiwato Shrine
Shirakawa Suigen Spring (Itinerary A only)
地址:2040 Shirakawa, Minamiaso, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-1502, Japan
Daikanbo (Itinerary B only)
地址:Daikanbo