Kyushu Miyazaki Day Tour: Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, Takachiho Gorge, Amano Iwato-jinja Shrine & Amanoyasukawara | Limited Gift of Miyazaki Specialties (Departure from Hakata) | Japan
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— What You Can Expect —
Explore Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture. Climb the shrine path, illuminated by nearly 100 lanterns, and enter a fantastical world. Discover the shrine’s connection to popular anime like "To the Forest of Firefly Lights" and "Natsume's Book of Friends," attracting global tourists. Marvel at the sacred Nagi tree, known for its veinless leaves, symbolizing enduring love and prosperity, often visited by those seeking blessings for marriage and business.
Visit Kuroto Rock, a large wind tunnel above the shrine, created by Kihachi, a follower of Kenwa Ryumei. Spanning over 10 meters, this natural formation symbolizes overcoming challenges and is believed to bless all who pass through.
Visit Amano Iwato-jinja Shrine in Takachiho Town, Miyazaki Prefecture. Known for the tradition of making wishes by piling stones on the Amayasu River, this sacred site enshrines Amano Iwato and is renowned for its powerful ability to heal and improve fortune. Many visitors come to seek divine blessings, acquiring goshuin and amulets.
Explore the Amanoyasugawara Riverbed, where stacking stones and making a wish is believed to ensure that desires come true. The area is filled with numerous prayer stone towers created by hopeful visitors.
Explore Takachiho Gorge, a valley shaped by the ancient eruption of Mount Aso. Admire the dramatic cliffs, the 17-meter-high Manai Falls, and the three bridges spanning the gorge. Walk along the 1-kilometer trail, which takes about 20 minutes each way and features a gentle slope. Discover additional must-see spots along this scenic route.
1. Manai Falls: One of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls
Admire the famous Manai Falls, ranked among Japan's top 100 waterfalls. Symbolize Takachiho Gorge with its stunning beauty. Learn the myth: the god Ama-mura Un-no-Mikoto moved water here due to a local shortage, creating the "Amanai" waterfall. Discover that the well's gushing water formed the majestic falls.
2. Kihachi no Kura
Explore the legend of Takachiho: Emperor Jimmu's brother, Sanmo Irino-no-mi, vanquished the powerful demon Onihachi, who had thrown a massive stone at him. This stone, known as "Onihachi's Power Stone," weighs 200 tons and is adorned with a large shimenawa rope. Witness the tradition where a new shimenawa rope is hung annually at Takachiho Gorge as part of the year-end ritual.
3. Takachiho Sandan Bridge: Feel the Three Eras
Discover Takachiho Sandan Bridge, located in the upper reaches of Takachiho Gorge. This site features three arch bridges: "Shinbashi" from the Taisho era, "Takachiho Ohashi" from the Showa era, and "Shinto Takachiho Ohashi" from the Heisei era. Experience the unique view of three distinct arch bridges built in the same valley—stone, steel, and cement—each reflecting its respective era. Admire the Shinbashi Bridge, which blends beautifully with the surrounding natural scenery.
4. 70-Meter-High Rock Wall: Sennin no Byobu Rock
Admire the "Sennin-no-Shou-Pong-Iwa" standing tall across the trail. Gaze at its striking columnar rock wall, resembling a folding screen. Appreciate the majestic 70-meter height and the powerful beauty sculpted over tens of thousands of years.
— Important Notes —
- 5-8 seater: Toyota Alphard
- 9-14 seater: Toyota Hiace or equivalent
- 18-22 seater: minibus
- 22 seater and above: large bus
Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine is located in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture. Climbing up the shrine path lined with nearly 100 lanterns, it feels like entering another fantasy world.
It is also famous for being the setting for famous manga works ("Firefly Forest" and "Natsume's Book of Friends"), and attracts many tourists from all over the world.
Amano Iwato Shrine: Amano Iwato Shrine, famous for piling stones on the Amano River for making wishes, is located in Takachiho Town, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture.
Tianyasu River: It is said that if you pile up stones here and make a wish, your wish will come true, so people who come here to make a wish have piled up many prayer stone towers.
Takachiho Gorge is a valley formed by the volcanic eruption of Mount Aso long ago.
According to mythology, the god named Ama-mura Unmei moved the water species here because of the lack of water in the area, and it is now called "Tenjin Meijing". It is said that the water gushing out of the well flows down as a waterfall.
Takachiho Sandan Bridge is located in the upper reaches of Takachiho Gorge and consists of three arch bridges. From the front, there are the "Shinbashi" in the Taisho era, the "Takachiho Ohashi" in the Showa era, and the "Shinto Takachiho Ohashi" in the Heisei era. Takachiho Gorge is the only place in Japan where you can see three arch bridges built in one valley. The oldest Shinbashi is made of stone, the Takachiho Ohashi is made of steel, and the Shinto Takachiho Ohashi is made of concrete. The three bridges in parallel give you a sense of the atmosphere of each era. In particular, the Shinbashi Bridge blends in with the beautiful natural scenery and is very charming.
Standing tall on the other side of the trail is the "Sennin-no-Shou-Pong-Iwa". Its most distinctive feature is the columnar rock wall that looks like a folding screen. The beauty of the shape formed over tens of thousands of years, coupled with a height of 70 meters, is full of power.
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