Takachiho Gorge

Takachiho is located in the northwestern part of Miyazaki Prefecture, in the center of the Kyushu Mountains. The Takachiho Gorge is a V-shaped gorge, created by the Gokase River, which eroded the Aso lava. Red-tinted precipitous cliffs rising up on both sides of the gorge extend for a long distance. Manai Falls, 17 meters high, is a popular highlight because of the clouds of spray that rise up from the falling water. The gorge has a 600-meter long walking trail which is decorated with mountain cherry blossoms in the spring, Japanese azaleas and wisterias from spring till early summer, and red and yellow leaves in fall. Thus, you can enjoy fine views at any time of the four seasons. The top of Kunimigaoka offers an excellent view of Takachiho Town and the mountains surrounding it.

From Tokyo:

Air 1h 45 min from Haneda to Miyazaki Airport, and 10 min from the airport to Miyazaki Station by JR Miyazaki Airport Line.

Rail 4h 35 min from Tokyo to Kokura Station by the JR Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen Line, and 3h 40 min from Kokura to Nobeoka Station by the JR Nippo Line (limited express).

From Osaka:

Air 1h 5 min from Itami or Kansai International Airport to Miyazaki Airport.

Rail 2h 20 min from Shin-Osaka to Miyazaki Station by the Shinkansen.

From Miyazaki:

Rail Take a JR Train from Miyazaki Airport to Nobeoka Station. (70 min)
Change to Miyako bus at Nobeoka Bus Center just next to the station.

From Fukuoka:

Bus Take an express bus from Hakata Bus Center to Takachiho Bus Center. (3h 30 min)