15 Best Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine Tours

Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu is a small shrine in Takamori that got famous online, and it earns it: a climb of a couple of hundred stone steps between lanterns and moss-covered cedars. Go after rain, when the green is at its deepest.

1.Mount Aso Crater, Kusasenri, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, Kurokawa Onsen (Departing from Fukuoka/Kumamoto)

Visit Kamishikimi Shrine, Mount Aso, Kusasenri and Kurokawa Onsen on a full-day Kyushu tour from Fukuoka or Kumamoto.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“The itinerary schedule was very comfortable, and the tour guide Ms. Kong Yan and the driver Mr. Makoto both provided fantastic service. Kumamoto's Aso region has recovered very well, and I was deeply moved to see the locals' efforts toward post-disaster recovery. I hope everything…”

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2.Kyushu Takachiho One-Day Tour | Takachiho Gorge Boat Ride-Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine/Takachiho Mini-Train-Mount Aso-Kusasenri (Departing from Kumamoto)

Compare boat and no-boat options on this full-day Kumamoto tour to Takachiho Gorge, Kusasenri and Mount Aso, with practical notes on tickets and timing.

★ 4.9

“Very satisfied, very satisfied, very satisfied, very satisfied, very satisfied”

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3.One-day trip to Kyushu Miyazaki: Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine & Takachiho Gorge & Ama-no-Iwato Shrine & Ama-no-Yasugawara (Departure from Fukuoka, including a special lunch)

Travel from Fukuoka to Miyazaki’s cedar shrines, Takachiho Gorge and mythic Ama-no-Iwato, with a local lunch option and long-distance transfers.

★ 4.7

“great lunch included! weather was good on the day and able to walk to all the shrines”

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4.Kyushu Miyazaki Mythical Secret Realm: Takachiho Gorge (optional boating)-Amanoiwato Shrine-Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine (includes Japanese sweets & shuttle bus)

Travel from Fukuoka to Takachiho Gorge, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine and Amano Iwato on a guided Kyushu day trip.

★ 4.8

“I hope we can have an extra 10-15 minutes for Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine. Because there are many flights of stairs to climb, and heading up to Toishio-iwa is extremely rushed-just getting us to the entrance left us with less than 40 minutes-and not everyone has…”

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5.Kyushu One-Day Tour: Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine & Amanoiwato Shrine & Takachiho Gorge (Includes snacks & one-way shuttle bus to Takachiho Gorge)

Visit Kamishikimi Shrine, Takachiho Gorge and Amano Iwato on a long but rewarding day trip from Fukuoka, with a guide and gorge shuttle.

★ 4.8

“This one-day tour offers great value for money. Although the itinerary is packed and there's a fair amount of time spent on the bus, it's really good to visit so many places in one day and even get snacks included. Our tour guide, Helen, was…”

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6.Kyushu: Mount Aso Crater, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine & Takachiho Gorge Day Tour (Departing from Fukuoka)

Compare the volcano, shrine and gorge on this long Fukuoka day trip, with practical advice on timing, meals, walking and Mount Aso access.

★ 4.8

“We are very grateful to Xiaoyun because, even though we chose the tour in Japanese and Chinese due to lack of advance planning, she made a great effort to communicate with us in English. She was very attentive to our well-being and was extremely kind…”

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7.Kyushu Mount Aso Takachiho One-Day Tour | Takachiho Gorge + Kusasenri + Mount Aso/Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine | Departing from Fukuoka

Compare this Fukuoka day tour to Mount Aso, Kusasenri and Takachiho Gorge, with practical advice on the boat, long drives and current shrine swap.

★ 4.9

“Today I visited Kusasenri, Takachiho Gorge, and Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine. The scenery in all three places was stunning, each with its own unique charm, and it was great for taking photos! Our tour guide, Li Jing, was wonderful. She was enthusiastic throughout the journey, patiently…”

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8.One-Day Kyushu Miyazaki Tour | Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine or Upgrade to Boat Ride & Mount Aso | Departs from Fukuoka

Compare this Fukuoka day trip’s shrines, Takachiho Gorge, optional boat ride and Mount Aso upgrade, with practical timing and value advice.

★ 4.8

“The day before the tour, you'll receive an email with the guide's contact information and tour details. This time, I joined a one-day tour with Gogoday, and we had two guides today: Mr. Zheng, who handled Chinese and Korean, and Summer, who handled Japanese and…”

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9.Kyushu Hiking Tour | Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine & Mount Aso Kusasenri & Kurokawa Onsen & Free Crater Shuttle Bus (Departing from Kumamoto/Fukuoka)

Visit Aso’s volcanic grasslands, a lantern-lined mountain shrine and Kurokawa Onsen on a 10-hour Kyushu day tour from Kumamoto or Fukuoka.

★ 4.9

“The guide was friendly and took great care of us. We were the only two Koreans among the Chinese tour groups, but the guide recognized this and gave us wonderful guidance. They also took photos with a lot of enthusiasm, so I highly recommend this…”

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10.Miyazaki Kumamoto Exploration Tour | Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, Amanoiwato, Takachiho Gorge, Mount Aso, Kurokawa Onsen Day Trip | Departing from Fukuoka

Compare three Fukuoka day trips to Takachiho, Mount Aso and Kurokawa Onsen, with practical notes on travel time, stops and value.

★ 4.8

“The weather was clear and the scenery was beautiful. Our tour guide was attentive and caring, and the timing was just right. For those of us without a car who wanted to experience nature, this was truly an excellent choice. Highly recommended!”

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11.阿蘇中岳火山 & Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine One-day Downtown Highlights & City Highlights Tour

Review this flexible Aso day tour to Nakadake Volcano and Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, with practical advice on costs, weather and private transport.

★ 4.7

“Driver Sixteen was very punctual and friendly! Will consider the guests and try to get to all the places the guests want to go without exceeding the time limit! very good!”

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12.Miyazaki Classic Tour: Takachiho Gorge & Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine | Includes Japanese Desserts & Shuttle Bus | Optional Takachiho Boat Ride

Visit Takachiho Gorge, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine and Amano Iwato on a Fukuoka day trip, with a gorge shuttle and optional boat ride.

★ 5.0

“The tour guide provided excellent service, explaining everything patiently and thoroughly, and taking care of each customer individually based on their needs.”

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13.(Fukuoka Departure) Kumamoto Private Car Charter Day Tour | Kumamoto Castle, Suizenji Jojuen Garden, Kumamoto Bear Square, Mount Aso, Kusasenri, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, Aso Shrine, Shirakawa Suigen, Daikanbo | Private Customized Tour

Plan a flexible Fukuoka-to-Kumamoto private car day, with route ideas for Mount Aso, Kumamoto Castle, gardens, shrines, and more.

★ 4.9

“Thank you to the handsome driver, Ah Nan, for explaining all the sights and stories of Fukuoka. The car was comfortable and clean, making our journey very relaxing. Highly recommended!”

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14.Kyushu Mount Aso, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine & Kurokawa Onsen Day Trip (Departing from Fukuoka/Kumamoto)

Visit a mossy mountain shrine, Aso’s active-volcano country and Kurokawa Onsen on a guided Kyushu day trip from Fukuoka or Kumamoto.

★ 4.6

“Visiting several famous attractions at once is very convenient with the tour bus. The scenery is beautiful, and the tour guide is enthusiastic and very friendly.”

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15.Kumamoto Departure Aso Area Chartered Car Day Tour | Kumamoto Castle | Mount Aso Crater | Kusasenri | Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine | Shirakawa Spring Source | Aso Shrine | Daikanbo | Nabe Falls | Kurokawa Onsen, etc.

Plan a flexible private day from Kumamoto to Aso, with a Chinese- and Japanese-speaking driver, custom stops, and clear extra-cost details.

★ 5.0

“Our driver for this trip was Mr. Jiang. He arrived at the hotel promptly in the morning and offered suggestions for our itinerary, even helping us book restaurants. He also assisted with taking photos at the attractions. We were a bit embarrassed that we went…”

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