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Takachiho Gorge 高千穂峡

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Takachiho Gorge today

  • What it is: A narrow gorge of columnar basalt cliffs carved by the Gokase River, with the 17 m Manai Falls dropping into it. You can see it from a riverside path or a rowing boat.
  • Getting there: Miyazaki Kotsu bus from JR Nobeoka to Takachiho Bus Center, about 1 hour 30 minutes, then about 5–7 minutes by car or taxi to the gorge.
  • Hours: Boat rental 8:30–17:00 (last rental 16:30). The walking path is open in daylight.
  • Admission: Walking path free. Boats are charged per boat.
  • Tip: Book boats ahead, because they sell out fast and are cancelled when the river runs high. In the evening, see Takachiho Kagura at Takachiho Shrine.
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Fresh green in early summer, with the falls lit up on summer evenings; autumn colour in November.

Checked against: GLTJP: Takachiho Gorge · Rurubu: Takachiho Gorge. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Takachiho Gorge on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.