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Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Shrine Tour

Nature, One Day Tour, Power spots, shrines & temples, Tours / By

autumn Takachiho Gorge boating Kamishikimi shrine The Manai Falls Takachiho Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Rowing on Takachiho gorge Minami Aso view & farmers market Ugetoiwa Amaterasu railway Takachiho Gorge path Kunimigaoka view Takachiho restaurants Kamishikimi shrine nagashi somen Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Kunimigaoka view Kamishikimi shrine Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu shrine – wind hole Visit Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi […]

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Yamabuki Springhead 山吹水源

Aso, Aso & around, Nature, off the beaten track, Springs, walks / By

Yamabuki Springhead – Ubuyama The Aso area is famed for its springwaters, a wonderful side effect of the volcanic activity that has been a constant in the area for millenia. After visiting many of them I have to say, Ubuyama Village has two of the best; Ikeyama Suigen 池山水源 and Yamabuki Suigen 山吹水源. (水源　Suigen means ‘water source’

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Higanbana 彼岸花 Spider Lily Viewing

Activities, Kikuchi-and Yamaga, Nature, off the beaten track, Outdoor Activities, photo spots, Seasonal Delights, views, Yamaga / By

Higanbana 彼岸花 Spider Lily viewing After a long, hot summer the arrival of the spider lillies in mid September heralds the beginning of autumn. The tall stalks and dramatic bright red blooms seem to shoot up out of nowhere appearing around paddy fields, embankments and verges.  The flowering season is short lasting only 2 or

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Senjoukawara swimming spot 千畳河原

Activities, Family friendly, Kikuchi-and Yamaga, my favourite places, Nature, off the beaten track, Outdoor Activities, Seasonal Delights / By

Summers in Japan are hot and humid so heading to a river to splash around or take a swim is one of the best ways to cool down and stay sane. Unfortunately, though there are plenty of rivers around it can be really difficult to find a safe swimming spot with clean water, parking and

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Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine 上色見熊野座神社

Aso, Aso & around, Aso & Oguni, Aso tour, Family friendly, my favourite places, Mystery spots, Nature, photo spots, Power spots, shrines & temples, top spots, walks / By

Kamishikimi Kumano-imasu Shrine If you only have time to visit one shrine in the Aso area,  visit the one with the longest name. Kamishikimi Kumano-imasu Shrine is definitely worth the journey even if you’re not a huge fan of shrines. Situated a few kilometres from Takamori Town in Minami Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, this once little

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Kikuchi Gorge and Kurokawa Onsen Tour

Aso & Oguni, Family friendly, Hot Springs, Kikuchi-and Yamaga, Nature, Oguni, One Day Tour, onsens, Tour-archives / By

enjoy a hot spring Daikanbo Nabegataki Falls Kikuchi Gorge mineral rich waters Daikanbo view Kikuchi gorge spring in Kikuchi Gorge hotspring entrance outdoor baths kurokawa onsen Kurokawa onsen village Kurokawa onsen in autumn Kurokawa village Hozantei Onsen Japanese sweets Kurokawa Nabegataki falls Very tasty cake shop relax and explore the countryside of Kyushu… Visit Kikuchi

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Takachiho and Aso Tour

Activities, Aso, Aso Custom Tour, Experiences, Family friendly, Nature, One Day Tour, Outdoor Activities, Takachiho, top spots, Tours, views, walks / By

The Manai Falls Takachiho Rowing on Takachiho gorge On the crater edge Nakadake volcano crater lake Mt Aso in winter Komezuka in Autumn Minami Aso view Nakadake Volcano crater – Aso Akaushi cattle Mountain top plateau of Mt Aso Takachiho restaurants Visit Takachiho Gorge & the Aso volcano on a private or small group tour

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