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08:00 Meet at the Shinkansen Gate of Kumamoto Station and depart

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09:30 Arrive at the Daikanbo Observatory, the highest point of the Aso Five Mountains. Hike up to the observation deck and get a 360-degree panoramic view of the magnificent landscape of the Aso volcanic group. If the weather is fine, you can also see the green mountains in central Kyushu. Remember to use your camera to freeze this "walking path in the sky".

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11:30 Go deep into the Takachiho Gorge, the sacred place where the "Goddess of Heaven" descends in Japanese mythology. Walking along the canyon trail, the towering columnar rock walls and emerald streams form a natural painting. The 17-meter-high Manai Waterfall cascades down from the cliff, and you can almost hear the whispers of the gods in the mist.

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(Optional: You can choose to experience the canyon boat cruise. Take a canoe and slowly row into the depths of the canyon. Reach out and touch the splashing water of the waterfall, and feel the cool mist on your face. At this moment, nature and legend blend here. The cost is at your own expense)

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13:00 The retro Takachiho train starts a fairytale forest journey. The train shuttles through the lush valleys. The spring-only "Cherry Blossom Route" will take you through a pink flower tunnel. The pastoral scenery outside the window flows like a movie scene. It is recommended to sit by the window to capture the secret light and shadow along the way. (Optional items: Takachiho train, challenge the Amaterasu Railway Grand Super Cart, overlooking the panoramic view of the canyon on the track 105 meters above the ground, excitement and beauty coexist, at your own expense)

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15:30 Visit Kumamoto Castle, one of the three most famous castles in Japan. Look up at the black and white castle tower, and the mottled stone walls tell the legend of the castle built by the Warring States general Kato Kiyomasa. If you have enough time, you can enter the castle at your own expense and experience the exquisite design of the "Warrior Return" stone wall up close. You can disperse here by yourself.

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18:00 Back to Kumamoto Station to end the day