Best way to Travel Kumamoto Takamori (Most beautiful Village)

Takamoriis in caldera of Mt. Aso which is located in easternmost part of Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan. This place is known for the divine atmosphere, scenic view of nature and mountains, soar in the air. Thus, Takamori is one of most beautiful village in Japan.

If you are in Kumamoto and planning to visit Takamori for the same day tour. Then, here are all the tips you’ll need to know for your first visit to Takamori from Kumamoto.

There are various way to go to Takamori from Fukuoka, Miyazaki, Oita but, the best way is from Kumamoto. There is a Bus "Takamori-go" bound for Takamori via Kumamoto Sta. Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT and Aso Kumamoto Airport.

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  Express Bus : Takamori-go runs on every day 4 round-trip from Kumamoto Sta.to Takamori StaThe total journey takes around 2 hours from Kumamoto Sta. and 1 hour from Aso Kumamoto Aorport in the lap of nature. More details Click..

There are many power spots, shrines and temples that attract visitors. The mysterious feature is gaining popularity for a tourist spot not only in Japan but also from Overseas. So, you must visit when you get chance to come here.

• Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine is the most popular in Takamori for its extremely divine atmosphere. People feels very relax and peaceful at the top of the Shrine. It is said that the "Hogeto Iwa Stone" is a good luck charm and the "Nagi Tree" to protect the relationships. So, don't forget to touch it!


There are approx. 300 stairs (approx. 250 stairs from the bottom to the Shrine and approx. 50 stairs from the Shrine to top). It is around 5-6 km from the Takamori Sta/Takamori Chuo. So, tourist can access by tax (around 10 min) or by electric bicycle by 20 min.

• Takamori Don No Sugi power spot is very famous and often comes on TV, magazines. It is said that a famous actress visited here, embraced this tree and soon after got married. Later "Takamori Don No Sugi" has been popular for desire tree or a matchmaking blessing tree.
  Takamori Don No Sugi” two impressively large cedar trees, with 10m circumference, over 400 years old history. It is around 2.6 km from Takamori Sta. Tourist can access by bicycle or taxi.

• Truck Train (Yusuge) is a very beautiful locomotive train is running for the sightseeing purpose. The round way travel time is around 1 hour and currently running from Takamori Sta. to Nakamatsu Sta. The main attraction is to enjoy the scenic view of Aso mountain, feel the soar into the air.


It runs 3 times is a day (round trip). The one-way fare 790 Yen. More details for time-table Click..

• Takamori Yusui Tunnel has the volume of water running around 32 tons every minute. Wow! Actually, a Railway company of Japan wanted to build a rail line here but, during drilling huge amount of water came out. Then the construction was banned and "Takamori Yusui Tunnel Park" has been created.


There is a fountain and beautiful park at the entrance gate. It is around 1 km far from the Takamori Sta. So, tourist can visit there by walk or bicycle. The entrance fee is 300 Yen/person.

• Shirakawa Suigen is very popular for its pure water. The water is cool and the temperature is around 14℃-16℃. This place is very peaceful, tourist can hear the river sounds. There are some cafeteria, soft-cream shops, crystal shops.


Yoshimi Shrine is inside of Shirakawa Suigen. It is said that people take the pure water in the bottles, pray at the shrine and bring back the water at home as a holy water. Just like Indian Holy River GANGA.

Takamori is blessed with its natural ground water resource which makes the food very delicious. The most popular foods are Aka-ushi赤牛 (Red-beef) Bashashi馬刺 (Horse meat). Takamori Dengaku is the most popular local cuisine. It is baked on charcoal so the taste is very delirious. Even various vegetables, tofu with miso paste also baked.

If you are in Japan, then you must visit Takamori “The most beautiful village of Japan”. Further, if you are going for the same day tour to Takamori, or, you are on business tour and have only few hours but don’t know what to do?

We would recommend you to rent an electric bicycle at the Takamori Sta. or rent a taxi at Takamori Chuo to do sightseeing of Takamori. Most popular places are Kamikishimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Takamori Don No Sugi. Wish something you want most:)

Hope it will help you in traveling to Takamori. Have a nice journey!