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Takachiho Gorge
高千穂峡Miyazaki · Kyushu
A narrow, roughly 7km-long river canyon carved by the Gokase River through layered columnar basalt, with sheer cliffs up to 80-100m high. The main highlight is the 17m Manai Falls, one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, which visitors can approach by rowboat or view from the Otome Bridge walking path above. Best timed for spring (fresh greenery) and autumn (foliage, mid-Nov peak); also illuminated some evenings in summer.
- Best season
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.5· 19,378 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Free to enter the gorge and walk the promenade. Parking is charged (¥1,000 for lots 1–2, ¥800 for lot 3, ¥500 for lot 4, first 60 min free in lots 3–4), and the rental rowboats under Minainotaki falls are a separate reserved charge.
- Nearest station
- No train serves Takachiho directly — nearest JR station is Nobeoka (Nippo Main Line); take a bus from Nobeoka Station to Takachiho Bus Center (~70-90 min)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–17:00Admission
- Free to enter the gorge and walk the promenade. Parking is charged (¥1,000 for lots 1–2, ¥800 for lot 3, ¥500 for lot 4, first 60 min free in lots 3–4), and the rental rowboats under Minainotaki falls are a separate reserved charge.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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