Takachiho Day Trip] Ama-no-Iwato Shrine, Takachiho Gorge, Amaterasu Railway (from/to Hyuga City Station)

• Miyazaki
• Gourmet & Shopping
• History & Tradition
• Watch and Observe
• year round

Takachiho Town is located in the Kyushu Mountains at the northern tip of Miyazaki Prefecture.
Takachiho is known as the "Home of Myths and Legends" and is home to many places that were the setting of myths introduced in Japan's oldest history book, Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters), allowing visitors to enjoy a one-day trip that evokes the romance of the ancient times.

Start your trip with a ride on the "Amaterasu Railway" to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

Lunch will be "Miyazaki Beef Yakiniku Lunch" at Zipangu.
*If you cannot make a reservation in advance at the restaurant, you will need to stand in line like other customers.

After lunch, visitors will be healed by the seasonal scenery at Takachiho Gorge, a famous sightseeing spot in Takachiho, and visit Takachiho Shrine, which is designated as a national important cultural property, and Amayasugawara Ama-no-Iwato Shrine, where Amaterasu Oomikami, the deity of Amaterasu, was enshrined.

Enjoy Takachiho, the place of Ninigi's descent from heaven in Japanese mythology.

At the end of the trip, enjoy shopping at "Michi no Eki Seiunbashi" (Roadside Station).

Minimum number of applicants: 3

departure time

Course Content

*Please apply here if you wish to depart from or arrive at Miyazaki City.

Tour Fees

• Lunch is included in the fee.
• Option: If you wish to dine at Tanohana, additional 2,000 yen per person.
• Refunds will be made if you are unable to board the train due to inclement weather.
• Please note that the ride may not be available depending on the reservation status. Please understand.
• For cancellation fees, please click here.
• The times shown in the itinerary are subject to change due to traffic conditions and other factors. Please consider it as a rough guide only.
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Highlights of this course

• (1)Takachiho Amaterasu Railway

  

  Reinforced glass is laid in the center of the floor of the carriages, and the view of the line running past and directly below the Takachiho Railway Bridge at its highest point (105 meters) is breathtaking.
  Once through the tunnel, the view is spectacular.

• (2) Lunch: Charcoal-grilled BBQ Zipangu

  

  With the discernment that comes from more than 20 years of experience in the meat industry, we have more than 30 kinds of meat and hormone products that are always fresh and of high quality, and are carefully selected by visiting the production areas.
  Receive the power of the gods in a comfortable space and be healed both physically and mentally.

• (3)Takachiho Gorge

  

  The Gokase River valley centered on Mitai has a 7-km stretch of cliffs that reach 80 to 100 meters in height.
  It is an eroded valley of Aso lava and is designated as a national scenic and natural monument as a place of scenic beauty that houses a number of natural monuments.

• (4) Takachiho Shrine

  

  The shrine is the head shrine of 88 shrines in Takachiho Township, and was founded about 1,900 years ago during the reign of Emperor Taruhito. The present shrine pavilion dates from the 18th century.
  The main shrine and a pair of iron guardian dogs in the collection are designated as national important cultural properties.
  The main deities are Takachiho no Mikami and Jyusha Daimyojin, and the shrine is widely worshipped as a god of agriculture, purification of bad luck, and matchmaking.

• (5) Amayasugawara Ama-no-Iwato Shrine

  

  This shrine enshrines Ama-no-Iwato, where Amaterasu-Omikami (the Great Goddess of Amaterasu) was enshrined.
  Ama-no-Iwato, the sacred body of the deity, can be viewed from the West Main Shrine (application required).
  There is an ogatama tree in the precincts of the shrine. It is said that when Amaterasu no Mikoto (Amaterasu's mother) hid behind Iwato, she danced with a branch of Ogatama in her hand.

• (6)Roadside Station Aounbashi

  

  Roadside Station Aoun Bridge is located in a wonderful natural environment. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the 137-meter-high Seiun Bridge from the water's surface. The store sells fresh vegetables and processed goods made by local producers, making it a perfect place for souvenirs.