Miyazaki & Kumamoto
Featured Places: Takachiho Town, Kumamoto City, Amakusa City, Kurokawa Onsen, Kushima City, etc.
Kumamoto City can be reached from Fukuoka by Shinkansen in approximately 40 minutes.
Takachiho Gorge
Takachiho Town
Marvel at this scenic volcanic gorge with emerald waters, sheer cliffs, and a picturesque waterfall—ideal for a peaceful boat ride or a scenic
riverside walk.
Amano Iwato Shrine
Takachiho Town
Visit this sacred Shinto shrine linked to Japanese mythology, nestled in a forested area with a hidden cave and riverside path—rich in legend and serenity.
Kagura Masks
Takachiho Town
Discover the art of crafting traditional Kagura masks and watch sacred dance performances that reenact ancient myths—an immersive glimpse into Japan’s spiritual heritage.
Mount Aso
Part of Aso-Kuju National Park, explore one
of the world’s largest active volcanoes with vast calderas, steaming craters, and sweeping grasslands. Take in the dramatic landscape from above with helicopter tour.
Kuratake Shrine
Amakusa City
Visit this serene mountaintop shrine with panoramic views of the Amakusa islands, offering a quiet escape, spiritual atmosphere, and stunning sunsets over the sea.
Catholic Churches
Amakusa City
Once a key center of 16th–17th century missionary work, the city features historic churches with striking architecture and a coastal Maria statue, especially beautiful at sunset.
Kurokawa Onsen
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Unwind in this charming hot spring town known for its rustic inns, open-air baths, and serene riverside setting—perfect for a relaxing stroll and rejuvenating soak.
Miyazaki Mango Farm
Miyazaki City
Visit a local farm to learn how Japan’s prized mangoes are grown, also enjoy tasting the sweet and juicy fruit.
Cape Toi
Kushima City
Take in stunning ocean views and rugged cliffs at this scenic cape, famous for its wild horses roaming freely along the coastline.
Recommended Food
Savor tender, flavorful horse meat—often served raw as sashimi—celebrated as a regional specialty and prized for its rich taste and delicate texture.
Savor tender, flavorful horse meat—often served raw as sashimi—celebrated as a regional specialty and prized for its rich taste and delicate texture.
Horse Meat
Kumamoto
Enjoy premium Miyazaki beef, known for its tender, marbled texture and rich flavor—often served as steak, yakiniku, or sukiyaki, and highly prized across Japan.
Enjoy premium Miyazaki beef, known for its tender, marbled texture and rich flavor—often served as steak, yakiniku, or sukiyaki, and highly prized across Japan.
Miyazaki Beef
Miyazaki
Delight in sweet, juicy Miyazaki mangoes—renowned for their vibrant color and rich flavor—considered a luxurious seasonal treat across Japan.
Delight in sweet, juicy Miyazaki mangoes—renowned for their vibrant color and rich flavor—considered a luxurious seasonal treat across Japan.
Miyazaki Mango
Miyazaki
Recommended Accommodation
This serene ryokan offers a warm, traditional stay with tatami rooms, local cuisine, and heartfelt hospitality.
This serene ryokan offers a warm, traditional stay with tatami rooms, local cuisine, and heartfelt hospitality.
Traditional Ryokan
Takachiho City
This ryokan features ocean-view suites with private open-air baths, blending modern comfort with coastal charm. Enjoy views of tranquil Matsushima Bay and savor fresh Amakusa seafood.
This ryokan features ocean-view suites with private open-air baths, blending modern comfort with coastal charm. Enjoy views of tranquil Matsushima Bay and savor fresh Amakusa seafood.
Modern Ryokan
Kamiamakusa City
Set amid vast grasslands, this villa-style ryokan offers private hot spring baths and views of Mount Aso—ideal for relaxing in nature while savoring seasonal cuisine.
Set amid vast grasslands, this villa-style ryokan offers private hot spring baths and views of Mount Aso—ideal for relaxing in nature while savoring seasonal cuisine.