Takachiho Gorge
In Japanese: 高千穂峡
Row a small boat under basalt cliffs to the 17 m Manai Falls, in a land of Japanese myths.
Place of Scenic Beauty, Natural Monument
Nearby
- Takachiho Shrine ≈ 10 min by car
- Kunimigaoka Lookout ≈ 15 min by car
- Amano Iwato Shrine and Amano Yasukawara ≈ 20 min by car
- Hinokage Onsen Station ≈ 30 min by car
- Takamori Spring Water Tunnel Park ≈ 50 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 90 min by bus from Nobeoka Station to Takachiho town, then walk
Few buses — check times or join a tour - Fee
- Free; boat from ¥4,100 (30 min)
- Booking
- Rowboats: online advance booking opens 2 weeks ahead. Limited same-day tickets go on sale at the boat desk in the morning and can sell out; no phone bookings (local tourism site). official ↗
- Good to know
- Boats: book online in advance; closed in high water and on some inspection days
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info