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Takachiho Gorge - Japan (by Raita Futo)

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Takachiho Gorge, Manai Falls, Japan || Daniel Kordan

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Takachiho Gorge, Japan

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A view I’ve dreamt to see for years~

Dramatic. I know. I know.

But it is exactly as I said. Young(er) Me used to virtually hang out at the japan-guide website and go through every webpage. One day, I was browsing the Miyazaki Prefecture page, and in there were feature articles of scenic places in the prefecture, including Takachiho Gorge and Udo Jinju (another site I dreamt to visit - and I did!). I was in awe. I was just drawn into all of it… I just knew I had to visit them one day. 🥰

Then, that ‘one day’ finally came, and it just felt surreal to finally see the view with my own eyes. I wanted to rent a boat, but as I am on my own, I didn’t think it was a good idea. So, I just spent some time appreciating the view and nature, and watching people row their boats, and also laughing at their failed steering - which I imagine how I would be if I were to ride and row a boat. LOL.

I wasn’t expecting a lot of people visiting the gorge, but surprisingly, there was a crowd; probably a quarter of the visitors that day were foreign tourists too… I thought it was an off-the-beaten-path destination. But thankfully, it’s nowhere as crowded as spots in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, or even Miyajima, so it still isn’t that bad.

Overall, I’m really happy to finally see the gorge. Woohoo. If I get the chance to get back, I’ll definitely rent a boat and even eat Nagashi Somen! Yessss!!

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Takachiho Gorge, Miyasaki, Japan

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Takachiho Gorge, Miyasaki, Japan

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Takachiho Gorge Footpath, Takachiho, Japan: Takachiho Gorge in the lush Miyazaki Prefecture of Kyushu is Designated as National Place of Scenic Beauty. Nestled in a steep gorge forged from an eruption of Mt. Aso volcano, Manai Falls (the actual name for the waterfall) are the most captivating cascades in Japan, with the walk through the gorge no less than breathtaking... Takachiho (Takachiho-chō) is a town in Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. Wikipedia

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Takachiho Gorge, Miyasaki, Japan

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Takachiho Gorge, Miyasaki, Japan

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Takachiho Gorge, Miyasaki, Japan

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Takachiho Gorge, Miyasaki, Japan

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Takachiho Gorge, Miyasaki, Japan

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Takachiho Gorge, Japan

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The walk towards Takachiho Gorge

Visiting Miyazaki and seeing the Takachiho Gorge had been part of my travel goals for yeaaaars. I’ve attempted to go here twice before I finally did. First attempt didn’t push through because of some poor planning (haha), and second attempt had to be cancelled due to Covid. And so, on my third attempt, I made sure to plan accordingly and to try not to get covid (aka not going out the entire week before my trip and making sure to be extra conscious of my health)… and I finally and successfully made it to Takachiho! Woohoo!

I walked to Takachiho Gorge from the bus station. On the way, I stopped by the Takachiho Shrine. It is one of Japan’s most sacred shrines, and has thousands of years of history and was an important part in Japanese legends/mythology. Tall Cedar trees envelope the shrine, and overall, it just felt very spiritual being there.

After a moment of serenity from visiting the Takachiho Shrine, I resumed my walk en route to the Takachiho Gorge. The path to see the gorge is a winding road, that I couldn’t believe to be the walkway for people. LOL. It seemed to be more appropriate for cars, and walking there felt dangerous and kind of illegal. LOL. I read older blogs that say that there is a walkway from the back of the shrine to the gorge… I tried to check but it seemed temporarily closed due to repairs/maintenance.

Nonetheless, I got to where I needed to go.

Takachiho Gorge photos in the next post… LOL

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Takachiho Gorge, Japan

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Takachiho Gorge, Japan