-
Bus, Airlines
-
3 Stars Hotels
-
1000 metres
-
Kumamoto Airport
-
Feb, Mar, Apr & May
-
Eco-Tour, Hiking
-
All meals during the trek
-
English, Spanish, French, Chinese
-
Easy to Moderate
-
2-15
-
12
-
65
Overview
Takachiho is a small rural town located in the mountainous area of northern Miyazaki Prefecture. However, Takachiho Gorge, a large valley with columnar joints carved deep into the earth, is a scenic spot that can be enjoyed both on foot and by boat. On the other hand, this place is also the “hometown of myths”, with two major sacred sites: the myth of the descent of the descendants of the descendants of the Tenson and the Iwato myth.
As you walk through the places associated with mythology, surrender to spiritual power, and be moved by the night kagura dances that the villagers have preserved and handed down, you will be reminded of the origins of Japan, where gods and people lived together.
Takachiho Gorge is a representative tourist destination in Takachiho. The unique topography is eye-catching, created by the flow of the Gokase River carving out the striated bedrock and columnar joints metamorphosed from the ejecta of Mt. Aso. Manai Falls, which cascades silently, has been widely known for a long time as one of Japan’s most beautiful landscapes.
Highlights
- Trek to the world-famous Kuromidake
- Enjoy the amazing view of the Yakusugi forest
- Travel through the Anbo River to observe various wildlife
- Visit Hirauchi Sea Onsen
