Nature Spots in Takachiho Area
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- Takachiho Gorge
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- Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Mitai Please Shioi
- This gorge owes its roots to pyroclastic flow that was discharged from the Aso caldera due to volcanic activity and flowed down along the Gokasegawa River. These pyroclastic deposits rapidly cooled and formed cliffs of columnar joints, which then experienced years of erosion from the Gokasegawa River, resulting in a V-shaped gorge. The approximately 100-meter high cliffs extend for seven kilometers, and the sunlight that filters through the tall cliffs and various trees above pours down into the clear streams of the river to create a mysterious atmosphere. One of the sights in the area is Manai Falls, a magnificent waterfall with a 17-meter cascade of water which has been selected as one of Japan’s top 100 waterfalls. Visitors can rent a rowboat and look up at the beautiful gradation of light.
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- Manai Waterfalls
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- Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Mitai
- The Manai Waterfalls are a symbol of Takachiho Gorge and have been chosen as one of Japan’s top 100 waterfalls. The highlight is the sight of the white sheets of spray rising and falling gently as they flow down from pillar joints of the cliff. After renting a boat and going near to the falls for a closer look, they become even more impressive. In the summer there is a limited time illumination, where one can enjoy some magnificent scenery.
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- Amanoyasugawara
- Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Iwato
- This riverbed is about a 10-minute walk up along the Iwato River from Amanoiwato-jinja Shrine. It is said that when Amaterasu Omikami, the Sun Goddess, shut herself inside this cave behind a rock door, eight million gods gathered here and held a ceremony. If you stack rocks and make a wish, it will supposedly come true—which is why countless piles of rocks can be seen in the area, creating a mysterious sight indeed.
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- Kunimigaoka
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- Miyazaki Prefecture Nishiusuki-gun Takachiho-cho
- "A 513-meter-high mountain located in Takachiho Town, Nishiusuki County, Miyazaki Prefecture. Visitors can enjoy a sweeping view encompassing the five peaks of Aso, the Sobo mountains, Mt. Amanokagu, the Takachiho Basin, and the Gokase River valley. The mountain is also famous across Japan for its ""sea of clouds."" According to legend, the mountain was named by Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, grandson of Emperor Jinmu, when he visited the area while ruling Kyushu."
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- Mt. Sobo
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- Miyazaki Prefecture Nishiusuki-gun Takachiho-cho
- A 1,756-meter-high mountain straddling Oita Prefecture and Nishiusuki County, Miyazaki Prefecture. The mountain has been designated Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park. It is home to an abundance of virgin forest and wild animals, and visitors climbing the mountain can enjoy seasonal scenery such as Akebono azaleas, rhododendrons, and autumn foliage. Takachiho Gorge, located on the south side of the mountain, is also gaining attention as a picturesque sightseeing destination.
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- Ryu Ke Iwataki
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- Miyazaki Nishiusuki-gun Takachiho Cho Kamino
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- Yato Kannondaki
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- Miyazaki Nishiusuki-gun Hinokagecho Nanaori
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- Mt.Furusobo
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- Oita
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- Tamashidenotaki
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- Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Mitai Your salt well
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- Mt.Mayumi
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- Miyazaki Nishiusuki-gun Hinokagecho
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- Mt.Nakagoya
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- Miyazaki Nishiusuki-gun Hinokagecho
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- Mt.Ronde
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- Miyazaki Nishiusuki-gun Hinokagecho
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- Mt.Takajo
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- Miyazaki Nishiusuki-gun Hinokagecho
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- Ichinosedani
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- Miyazaki Nishiusuki-gun Hinokagecho
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- Hasegawadani
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- Miyazaki Nishiusuki-gun Hinokagecho
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- Himoro Pass
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- Miyazaki Nishiusuki-gun Hinokagecho
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- Mt.Tansuke
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- Miyazaki Nishiusuki-gun Hinokagecho
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- Mt.Yahazu
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- Miyazaki Nishiusuki-gun Hinokagecho
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- Kogaodani
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- Miyazaki Nishiusuki-gun Hinokagecho
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- Kawauchidani
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- Miyazaki Nishiusuki-gun Hinokagecho
Miyazaki Areas
An unmissable highlight of Kyushu, Miyazaki prefecture satisfies nature lovers with its dramatic gorges cut out of rugged cliffs, leading into waterfalls and beaches of green-blue water popular among surfers. Takachiho Gorge in the north of the prefecture tells a tale of centuries-old Japanese mythology in a fantastic setting, allowing visitors to explore the waters by boat before heading up to the cave at the Awano Iwato Shrine, where the sun goddess was said to have hidden, plunging the world into darkness.
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