Takachiho Gorge [Miyazaki]

【Takachiho Gorge summary】

Takachiho Gorge is a V-shaped gorge formed by the rapid cooling of sedimentary lava from the eruptive activities of Mount Aso and erosion by the Gokase River. The cliffs reach an average height of 80 to 100 meters and extend for 7 km from east to west. It is currently designated as a national scenic beauty spot and a natural monument.

【Takachiho Gorge Manai Falls】

Manai-no-taki (Manai Falls) is a 17-meter-high waterfall located almost in the center of Takachiho Gorge.

According to mythology, when the god Amemurakumo no Mikoto descended from the heavens, he moved the water seed because there was no water in this area, and it is said that it became a waterfall and flowed down. It is also said that this is where Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto held their wedding ceremony.

【Takachiho Gorge columnar joint】

Columnar joints are columnar fractures formed when lava or magma created by volcanic activity shrinks and hardens as it cools. They are especially common in volcanic rocks such as basalt, and look like a honeycomb of pentagonal and hexagonal columnar fractures.

【Takachiho Gorge Onokoro Pond】

Onokoro Island, located in the center of the pond, is said to have been created by Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto. The island is said to have been created by drops of water that fell from the tips of the “Amanuma-nuboko” (the spearhead of the two gods) and hardened into an island.

Carp and sturgeon swim in this pond. It is a good place to take a break after walking through Takachiho Valley.

【Takachiho Gorge hire boat】

The canyon is open for boat rentals, and visitors can get up close to Manai Falls, which cascades down the canyon. Same-day tickets are available, but the number of tickets seems to be limited. It is better to make a reservation in advance. Boat rental is 4,100-5,100 yen, and the price increases during peak season.

【Takachiho Gorge Nearby attractions】

Takachiho Shrine, Ama-no-Iwato Shrine

Takachiho Shrine [Miyazaki]

【Takachiho Gorge Access】

Manager’s Comments

It is a place associated with Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto. It is a place with wonderful scenery, but in recent years it has been over-touristed due to the large number of foreign tourists. I think you should gather information about the busy season, time of day, boat reservations, etc. before going sightseeing. I also wanted to go near the falls on a rental boat, but I decided against it as an old man traveling alone. I would definitely come back with my family.

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Takachiho Gorge

Mukouyama, Takachiho-cho, Nishi-usuki-gun, Miyazaki 882-1103

※Free parking available.

After traveling about 1 hour and 30 minutes by local bus from JR Nobeoka Station, walk about 20 minutes from Takachiho Bus Center.

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