Day 1
Tokyo Haneda 0630 (Japan Airlines JAL623) >> Kumamoto 0825
Kumamoto Airport 1010 (Sanko Bus) >> Takachiho Bus Center
– Aratate Shrine
– Kushifuru Shrine
– Takamagahara
– Takachiho Shrine
– Takachiho Gorge
Dinner: Hidariuma
Overnight stay: Solest Takachiho Hotel
Tips for Day 1
– I needed to spend 1.5 hours at Kumamoto Airport. Majorities of stores were located in the restricted area for departures. There was only one café for arrival while most of restaurants were not opened until around 11:00.
Day 2
– Takachiho Gorge
– Boat Ride at Takachiho Gorge
Takachiho Gorge (taxi) >> Amanoyasukawara
– Amanoyasukawara
– Amanoiwato Shrine
Iwato 1256 (bus) >> Takachiho Bus Center 1311
Dinner: Takachiho-beef Restaurant Wa
Tips for Day 2
– Reservation is needed for the boat ride at Takachiho Gorge.
– The Takachiho Amaterasu Railway was surprisingly crowded, but they offered extra train service. The shadows of the high bridge were reflected over the valley.
– Dinner was at a restaurant owned by local agricultural association. They are famous for its wagyu beef.
Day 3
Hotel (taxi) >> Amanoyasukawara
– Amanoyasukawara
Iwato 0840 (bus) >> Takachiho Bus Center 0855
Takachiho Bus Center 0930 (bus) >> Nobeoka Station 1050
Lunch: Yappa Shokudo
Nobeoka 1141 (Nichirin 8) >> Usuki 1310
– Usuki Town Walk
– Kotegawa Distillery
Overnight stay: Kawaguchiya Hisaraku
Day 3
– The inn for this day was far from Usuki City center, but the food was excellent. Moreover, it has ocean views. I took a taxi on the way, the inn was kind to offer a ride on the way back.
Day 4
Kawaguchiya Hisaraku >> Usuki City Tourism Exchange Plaza
Tsuji 0925 (bus) >> Usuki Stone Buddha 0940
Usuki Stone Buddha 1208 (bus) >> Usuki Station 1224
Usuki 1441 (local train) >> Oita 1524
Oita 1544 (Sonic 42) >> Hakata 1749
Dinner: Daiichi Tamaya Sushi
Fukuoka 2100 (JAL332) >> Tokyo Haneda 2235
Tips for Day 4
– Drunk at a sushi restaurant at Fukuoka Airport. Sushi made with local fish was good.