Tokyo to Takachiho: How to get to and around Takachiho

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JAL, ANA and Solaseed Air operate frequent flights between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Kumamoto Airport. Flight duration is 110 minutes. The regular one way fare by ANA is around 56,000 yen, but discount tickets are typically available for between 16,000 and 33,000 yen. Solaseed Air also offers discounted fares.

From Kumamoto Airport, there are direct buses to the Takachiho Bus Center (2 hours, 2400 yen one way, 1 bus/day). Depending on connections in either direction, an overnight stay may be required. They can be reserved online via Willer.

Airfares from Tokyo to Kumamoto over the next 30 days November 7, 2026 - December 6, 2026

Airline	Lowest fare	Average lowest fare
JAL	16,350 yen	26,014 yen
Solaseed	15,750 yen	24,131 yen
ANA	18,080 yen	30,261 yen
ANA Wings	18,390 yen	39,065 yen
Jetstar Japan	6,720 yen	15,084 yen

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JAL, ANA and Solaseed Air operate numerous flights per day between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Miyazaki Airport. Flight duration is 105 minutes. The regular one way fare by ANA is around 56,000 yen, but discount tickets are typically available for between 18,000 and 29,000 yen. Fares by Solaseed Air are typically around 10-20 percent below those of JAL and ANA.

From Miyazaki Airport, take the JR Nichirin or Hyuga limited express to Nobeoka Station (85 minutes, about 4000 yen, 1 train/hour) and transfer to a Miyazaki Kotsu bus to the Takachiho Bus Center (80-90 minutes, 1940 yen, departures every 1-2 hours). There used to be train service between Nobeoka and Takachiho, but it was discontinued in 2005.

Airfares from Tokyo to Miyazaki over the next 30 days November 7, 2026 - December 6, 2026

Airline	Lowest fare	Average lowest fare
Solaseed	14,928 yen	24,234 yen
ANA Wings	18,290 yen	30,428 yen
JAL	13,635 yen	27,196 yen
J-Air (JAL)	14,650 yen	28,580 yen
ANA	15,100 yen	29,026 yen
Jetstar Japan	6,824 yen	17,944 yen

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Take the Tokaido/Sanyo/Kyushu Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kumamoto with one transfer of trains along the way, typically at Shin-Osaka or Hakata Station (6-7 hours, around 27,000 yen). From Kumamoto, take a bus to the Takachiho Bus Center (3 hours, 2700 yen one way, 1 bus/day). Depending on connections in either direction, an overnight stay may be required. The buses can be reserved via Willer.

Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.

Takachiho lies in the mountains of northern Miyazaki Prefecture along the border with Kumamoto Prefecture. Mount Aso is just across the border and is often combined with a trip to Takachiho.

Most of Takachiho's attractions are scattered in and around the town center and can be accessed on foot by good walkers (the gorge is about a 30-40 minute walk from the bus center). The exception is Amano Iwato Shrine, which stands about eight kilometers outside of the town center and is accessible by infrequent bus or taxi.

The local bus network is centered at Takachiho Bus Center which is also served by the buses from Nobeoka and the highway buses to/from Kumamoto and Fukuoka.

Because public transportation is rather infrequent and inconvenient, rental cars are a convenient means to get around town. Rental outlets can be found in nearby Nobeoka City, around Mount Aso and at Kumamoto and Miyazaki Airports. Alternatively, electric bicycles are available for rent near the Takachiho Bus Center for 500 yen per hour (advance reservations are for three hours at 1500 yen).

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