Private multi-day tour · Multi-day from Tokyo
From Tokyo: 5-Day Takachiho & Kurokawa Customizable Tour
Row a boat under Manai Falls in Takachiho Gorge, watch a night Kagura myth dance, see Amano Iwato Shrine, then bathe in Kurokawa Onsen.
Private · your group only◆5 days◆Up to 6 guests◆Pickup included
Road-day snapshot
This is your private tour, so the route is flexible: tell us if you want to skip a stop, stay longer somewhere or add a place nearby.
The experience
A private journey, thoughtfully paced
Takachiho in the mountains of Miyazaki is the land of Japan's oldest myths. Here the sun goddess Amaterasu is said to have hidden in a cave, and the gods danced to bring her out.
In Takachiho Gorge you row a small boat on the green river between high basalt cliffs. You pass right under Manai Falls as it drops into the gorge.
You visit Amano Iwato Shrine, linked to the cave of the myth, and walk to Amano Yasukawara, a river cave where many small stone piles are left by visitors.
In the evening you watch Yokagura at Takachiho Shrine. Local performers dance the story of the gods in masks, for about one hour.
Then you cross into Kumamoto to Kurokawa Onsen, a small hot spring village in a valley with wooden inns and many outdoor baths. With a tegata wooden pass you can try outdoor baths at different inns.
This is a private tour. Only your group. One van, 1 to 6 people, never shared. Your driver-guide speaks English, and also Hindi and Urdu.
If the Takachiho Gorge rowboats is closed or cancelled on your date, you can take a full refund of your booking, guaranteed. If you prefer, we can instead walk the gorge path above the river to see Manai Falls from the viewpoints.
DAY 1 Pickup at your Tokyo hotel and drive west to Okayama (about 8 to 9 hours with breaks).
DAY 2 Drive into Kyushu and up to Takachiho. Evening Kagura dance at Takachiho Shrine.
DAY 3 Rowboat in Takachiho Gorge, Amano Iwato Shrine and Amano Yasukawara cave, then drive to Kurokawa Onsen.
DAY 4 Morning outdoor baths in Kurokawa with the tegata pass, then drive to Okayama.
DAY 5 Drive back to your Tokyo hotel (about 8 to 9 hours with breaks).
Choose with confidence
Is this the right journey for your group?
Excellent fit if
- Row a boat under Manai Falls in Takachiho Gorge
- Watch the night Kagura myth dance at Takachiho Shrine
- Visit Amano Iwato Shrine and the river cave of the gods
- Try outdoor baths at Kurokawa with a wooden tegata pass
- Stay in the deep green mountains of central Kyushu
Said plainly
Rowboats stop after heavy rain or high water, and lines can be long on busy days. Onsen baths are without swimwear. Large tattoos may not be allowed in some baths. If the Takachiho Gorge rowboats is closed or cancelled on your date, you can take a full refund of your booking, guaranteed. If you prefer, we can instead walk the gorge path above the river to see Manai Falls from the viewpoints. This tour has long driving days. The van has comfortable seats and we stop every 2 hours or so for rest areas, food and toilets.
Your day
Suggested itinerary
Times are approximate. Your driver-guide adjusts the order for traffic, weather, opening hours and the best light.
Row a boat under Manai Falls in Takachiho Gorge
Watch the night Kagura myth dance at Takachiho Shrine
Visit Amano Iwato Shrine and the river cave of the gods
Try outdoor baths at Kurokawa with a wooden tegata pass
Stay in the deep green mountains of central Kyushu
What is covered
What you see is what you pay
Ours — included
- Private van and English-speaking driver-guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Tokyo
- All parking, fuel and road tolls
- Takachiho Gorge rowboat rental
- Night Kagura at Takachiho Shrine entry
- Kurokawa Onsen tegata bath pass
Yours — paid on the day
- Hotel accommodation (you book your own hotel in Okayama, Takachiho and Kurokawa)
- Meals and drinks unless listed as included
- Gratuities, which are never expected in Japan
- Optional towels at the baths
Good to know
Before you book
Languages
English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Pickup
Pickup and drop-off at your Tokyo hotel or accommodation (23 wards).
Group and vehicle
Private for up to 6 guests. Enter adults, children, infants and child seats separately at booking.
Dietary and mobility needs
Halal, vegetarian, allergy, walking or other practical requests go in your booking notes and are planned before the day.
Questions
Frequently asked
Can we change the route on the day?
Yes. It is a private tour in our own van, so your driver-guide can skip, extend or add stops where time allows.
Is the price per person?
No. The price is for your whole private group of up to 6 people, including the van, fuel, tolls, parking and your driver-guide.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for an automatic full refund to the original payment method. Within 24 hours, contact us directly so we can help. If a typhoon or official weather warning stops the trip, we offer a new date or a full refund. For a GetYourGuide booking, the terms shown on that booking apply.
Somewhere else in mind?
Any destination in Japan
If this route is not exactly what you need, tell us the destination, dates and group. We confirm the plan and the exact price before any payment is taken.
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