Highlights of Takachiho Kyo! Charge the strongest power in the spiritual area

Takachiho, located in the northern part of Miyazaki Prefecture, is a mountain village area surrounded by rich nature. It is considered the land of "Tenson Korin", where God first descended from the heavenly world, and many spots related to mythology remain. This time, we will thoroughly introduce the mysterious gorge created by nature, Takachiho Kyo.

What is Takachiho Kyo, Miyazaki Prefecture?

The area of Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture, where many myths remain; Kuniumi, Tenson Korin and Iwatobiraki. There are shrines such as "Amano Iwato Jinja" and "Amanoyasu Kawara" that are also known as power spots, and you can feel a spiritual atmosphere.

If you drive from the Miyazaki area to Takachiho Kyo, it will take about 2 hours from Miyazaki city and about 1 hour from Nobeoka, so let's think about access and set the start time of your journey. It is also possible to go to Takachiho by express bus and use a rental car or bus locally. If you are flying, Kumamoto Airport is closer and more convenient than Miyazaki Airport!

Takachiho Kyi is a classical tourist spot in Miyazaki Prefecture, where the pyroclastic flows that erupted from the volcanic activity of Aso in ancient times have cooled and hardened, and the cliffs created by the erosion of the Gokase River continue for 50-100m in height and 7km east and west.

From the boat, you can take a close look at the waterfalls and the cliffs, and take a leisurely walk... There are many ways to enjoy the perfect view and the spiritual mood.

There is a promenade in the canyon for about 1km, and it is recommended to enjoy the beauty of the gorge while walking in the midst of nature.

If you take a walk on the promenade of Takachiho Kyo, it takes about 30 minutes from the boat dock to the Ohashi parking lot.

I want you to check here! 3 points of Takachiho Kyo

1. Manai no Taki

"Manai no Taki", which symbolizes the Takachiho Kyo, which is ennoyed by its mysterious beauty, is said to be the source of water from "Ama no Nai", which is said to have been transferred from the heavenly world during Tenson Korin. The waterfall, which falls from about 17m in height, has been selected as one of the 100 waterfalls in Japan, and the "Takimidai" on the promenade is the best view point.

In the cliffs along the canyon, you can see the columnar crevices, columnar crevices created by the pyroclastic flow cooling.

2. Takachiho Kyo Kashi Boat

If you see the "Manai no taki" or the cliffs up close, the rented boat is recommended. You can look up and enjoy the waterfall from a distance that takes a splash. If you want to enjoy the dynamic Takachiho Kyo, please rent it!

Since waiting time occurs on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, advance web booking is recommended. You can apply from the online reservation in the Takachiho-cho Tourism Association website. Reservations are accepted from 9:00, two weeks before the boarding date, to 9:00, two days before, so make an early reservation when you have a plan♪

■ Takachiho Kyo kashi Boat

Price: Rent boat 30 minutes 4100 yen to 5100 yen (up to 3 people can board) * Price varies depending on day of the week
Time: 8:30 to 16:30 Acceptance is finished (when it is crowded, there is an end of advance)
Closed: When rivers rise, safety check

3. Takachiho Three Bridges

If you have a view of the three arch bridges, the area around the "Yaritobi bashi" is the shooting point. From here, one can overlook the three bridges, each of which has a different material, from below: "Shinbashi (Stone Bridge)", "Takachiho Kyo Ohashi (Steel Bridge)", and "Shinto Takachiho Kyo Ohashi (Concrete Bridge)". It is rare in the whole country to have three bridges in one place in a canyon.

In addition to this, a small island that is said to have been first built by Izanagi and Izanami in the "Kuniumi Shinwa" floats. There are many highlights such as "Nanatsugaike" where it is said that the Dragon God lived. ,and ''Kihachi no Chikaraishi'' weighing about 200 tons, which is said to have been thrown to pride by Kihachi, who was once evil in the land of Takachiho!

If you visit Miyazaki Prefecture, take a walk through Takachiho Kyo, where many mysterious legends exist, and charge your strongest power♪

■ Takachiho Kyo

Address: Mitai oshioi, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki
TEL:0982-73-1213 (Takachiho Town Tourism Association)
Opening hours: Freedom to walk
Closed: free to walk
Price: free to walk

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