One Day Tour of Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine in Miyazaki

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10 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine: Anime filming location -Hotarubi no Mori e, Natsume's Book of Friends. Lantern‑lit path into another world. Todoroki Rock for "success", sacred Nagi tree for love & business.

️Amanoiwato Shrine & Amanoyasugawara: Sacred site of the Amanoiwato myth. West Shrine – cave where Amaterasu hid. Amanoyasugawara – stack stones to make wishes; countless prayer towers.

Takachiho Gorge: V‑shaped gorge formed by ancient eruptions. Manai Waterfall (17m, Top 100 Japan Waterfalls). 1‑km walking trail.

Kihachi's Power Stone: 200‑ton boulder thrown by demon Kihachi, adorned with giant shimenawa rope.

Takachiho Three Bridges: Three arch bridges Taisho, Showa, Heisei spanning one gorge – unique in Japan.

Sennin's Folding Screen Rock: 70‑m columnar joint cliff standing like a folding screen.

What's Included

local specialty souvenirs
Local guide
Lunch time
shuttle bus (gorge → parking lot)
Personal expenses
Lunch cost

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

"At the entrance of this shop, the tour guide will be waiting for tourists holding a yellow flag."

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
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    Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine

    Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine is located in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture. Along the approach path lined with nearly 100 lanterns, climbing step by step feels like entering a fantastical and mysterious world. The shrine is also renowned as a setting for the famous manga works "Hotarubi no Mori e" and "Natsume's Book of Friends," attracting many visitors from around the world.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
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    Amanoiwato Shrine, renowned for the practice of stacking stones to make wishes at Amanoyasugawara, is located in Takachiho Town, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture. The shrine enshrines the celestial rock cave (Amanoiwato) believed to be inhabited by a deity. It is famous as a sacred site possessing immense energy for healing the body and mind, as well as for bringing good fortune and elevating one's luck. A continuous stream of worshippers visits the shrine to receive goshuin (stamp seals) and omamori (charms), seeking divine protection.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free
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    Amano Yasugawara

    It is said that stacking stones here while making a wish will make it come true, so many people who come to pray have built numerous stone towers of wishes.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free
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    Takachiho Gorge

    Takachiho Gorge is a ravine formed by volcanic eruptions of Mount Aso in ancient times. It is characterized by cliffs on both sides and features the 17-meter-high Manai Waterfall. Along with the breathtaking scenery, the three bridges spanning the same gorge also add to the beauty of Takachiho Gorge.

    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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