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Takachiho travel guide

  • Takachiho Gorge
Located south of Aso, Takachiho offers breathtaking natural beauty, best
represented by the dynamic Takachiho Gorge. Formed by volcanic activity
from Mount Aso, this narrow, V-shaped chasm features dramatic columnar
joints sculpted by the Gokase River over thousands of years.
 
Takachiho is also famous as the cradle of Japanese mythology. Legend has
it that the Sun Goddess, Amaterasu, once hid in a local cave here to escape
her brother’s pranks, leading the other gods to devise a plan to lure her out
and restore light to the world.

 


 

A narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River,

the gorge is lined with nearly sheer cliffs of volcanic basalt.

These slow-forming columnar joints resemble the scales

of a dragon, tracing the twisted paths where the molten

stone once flowed and took shape.


 

Takachiho Gorge boat riding

The most recommended activity at Takachiho Gorge is renting

a boat to experience the river from the very base of the canyon.

The view from the water—where you can witness cascading

waterfalls and dramatic columnar cliffs simultaneously—is a

rare spectacle found in few other places in the world. 

Looking to ride the boats?

As part of our Customized Private Tours, we handle the entire boat reservation

process for our guests.


 

Takachiho shrine

Located just west of the town center, Takachiho Shrine is

nestled in a grove of tall cedars. During the day, the shrine’s

modest, unpainted buildings blend naturally with the

surrounding forest. In the evening, visitors can experience

the traditional Takachiho-no-Yokagura.


 

Takachiho-no-Yokagura

Takachiho-no-Yokagura is a sacred Shinto ritual that has been

dedicated to Ujigami (the local guardian deity) from November

to February in each settlement for centuries. For those unable

to attend the seasonal festivals, four highlight episodes are

performed nightly from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Takachiho

Shrine Kagura-den Hall throughout the year.

Complete Your Spiritual Night in Takachiho

For our Customized Private Tour guests, we are happy to assist with your

Takachiho-no-Yokagura ticket reservations.


 

Amaterasu Railway

This attraction utilizes the facilities of the discontinued
Takachiho Railway. The 5.1 km course from Takachiho
Station to the Takachiho Railway Bridge takes
approximately 30 minutes to complete.
The rail car seats 30 people and is pulled by two power
vehicles — one at the front and one at the rear—each
equipped with a 2,500cc diesel engine.

Takachiho is the birthplace of Shinto, Japan’s indigenous

religion. It is the setting for one of the most famous legends

in Japanese mythology. According to the tale, Amaterasu,

the Sun Goddess, was so outraged by her brother’s cruel

pranks that she hid herself in a cave, depriving the world of

her life-giving light.


 

Local cuisine , Somen nagashi

Somen are thin wheat noodles typically eaten cold with a

savory dipping sauce. “Somen Nagashi” is a traditional way

of enjoying these noodles, where they are slid down a

water-filled bamboo flume, as seen in the video below.

“Nagashi” literally means “flowing.”


 

Takachiho

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miyazaki & Nichinan travel guide

 

Miyazaki & Nichinan are facing the Pacific Ocean with a beautiful coastline contains placed

of natural beauty, like Aoshima and Toi-misaki Cape. Also, on the Hitotsuba Beach of Miyazaki

city are Ocean Dome, 700 hectare all-weather indoor water park, and Miyazaki Sea Gaia, a

comprehensive resort complex complete with a wildlife park, golf courses and hotels.

 


 

Phoenix Seagaia Resort

Phoenix Seagia Resort is Located in the center of a vast resort area and

the Hotel building  is 154 meters above ground and all rooms have an

east-facing ocean view.

There are two Golf courses, Phoenix Country Club and Tom Watson

Golf Course.


 

Udo Shrine

Beautiful and exciting Shine,  located the cave of the cliff side facing

the Pacific Ocean. In legend, a goddess of sea built a hut to give birth

to a great god here. Then it is said that Empress Suiko (554-628) built

the shrine there.


 

Horikiri Pass

The suggested sightseeing spot in Nichinan. The 60m altitude pass allows

you to look down at a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. The coastline

here is lined with rocks that have been worn away by the waves splashing 

against them, as well as beautiful phoenix palm trees.


 

Toi Cape

Wild horses are living here. Gentle hills extend, and you can observe wild

horses, called Misaki-uma, living and grazing there. It is said that the

Misaki-uma are the descendants of army horses left grazing and which

became wild 300 years ago.


 

Obi Castle Ruin

The moss-covered stone walls, broad stone steps in front of the Ote-mon

main gate, moat ruin, and old samurai residences all bring back the past. 

The Matsuo-no-Maru residence and Ote-mon have been reconstructed

using the treasured Obi cedar wood.


 

Sun Messe Nichinan

Japan’s own replica of Moai Statues.  Enjoy a breath taking panoramic

view of the Pacific Ocean, the Sun Messe Nichinan has replicas of the

Moai statues from the Easter Island placed here and there in the area.


 

Miyazaki Shrine

Miyazaki Shrine is the oldest and most important shrine in the city. 

Dedicated to Emperor Jinmu, the mythical first emperor of Japan, it is said

to have been established over 2600 years ago.


 

Miyazaki & Nichinan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Hyuga travel guide

                     

Spectacle art collection of exposed Rocks created by raging wave. Hyuga is a bay city,

facing the Hyuga nada Sea. The whole area along Cape Hyuga- misaki with its many

exposed rocks is designated as the Nippo-Kaigan Quasi-National Park.  Umagase at the

top of Cape Hyuga-misaki is a precipitous cliff of pillar-like rock, towering as high as 70m.

 


 

Cruz Sea

Your dream come true here. The Cruz Sea is an area of ocean

that appears to have a cross in it when viewed from an observatory.

 This cape is known as a ria coast; the “cross shape” was created

by the narrow terrain here being eroded by rivers, resulting in a

cross-shaped sea route.


 

Umagase

Exciting scenery created by raging wave of Hyuga Sea. The coastline

here is a ria coastline, marked by intricate waterways sandwiched

between cliffs. The cliffs here are 70m high and the waves’ splashing

against them is an enchanting sight.


 

Mimitsu

Let’s meet the old days of Japan.  The area in the city is designated

a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic 

buildings, and there remain much of the atmosphere of the 19th 

century, including buildings of old times, earthen walls, and stone

pavements.


 

Hyuga Sun Park

Recreation facilities facing to Hyuga Sea. It is located along national

road 10 in the southern part of Hyuga.  It is a complex leisure facility 

with hot spring facilities and road stations Hyuga, restaurants and

camping grounds.


 

Hyuga

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


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