Experience the mythical world of Takachiho Gorge and night kagura

Takachiho in Miyazaki is a mysterious place. There are shrines dotting the area dating from mythical times, creating a mysterious atmosphere that cannot be experienced anywhere else. Here, you can fully enjoy the extraordinary in a one-day trip. In the evening, you can experience an enjoyable evening of kagura: sacred music and dance!

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Update 2023.08.07

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  2018-07-24

  • Takachiho Gorge

    10:00

  • Manai Waterfall

    11:30

  • Tunnel Station

    12:30

  • Ama-no-Iwato Shrine

    14:45

  • Aratate Shrine

    17:00

  • Kushifuru Shrine

    18:30

  • Takachiho Shrine

    20:00

  

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• • Takachiho Gorge

    10:00

    60min

    Valley

    Make Takachiho Gorge your first destination. When lava flowing from erupting Mt. Aso met with Gokase River, it rapidly cooled, leading to a series of basalt columns up to 100 meters high that now make up this remarkable gorge. Everyone should see this natural work of art at least once.

    Address

    Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Mitai Please Shioi

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    • Takachiho Gorge

  • Car

    6min

  • Manai Waterfall

    11:30

    30min

    Waterfall

    Manai Waterfall is a must-see when visiting Takachiho Gorge. Hiring a rowboat is the best way to see the falls, as you can get right up close and see Manai Waterfall from the bottom up.

    Address

    Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Mitai

    • Manai Waterfall

  • Car

    9min

  • Tunnel Station

    12:30

    90min

    Souvenirs

    The magnificence of Takachiho Gorge is best remembered with a unique souvenir. Tunnel Station is an abandoned railway tunnel that is now used to age shochu, a liquor made from rice or potatoes, in oak barrels. There is an information center, a variety of local products and handicrafts, and free shochu tasting. Obviously, anyone driving should avoid all alcohol.

    Address

    Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Shimono 2221-2

    • Tunnel Station

    • Tunnel Station

  • Car

    13min

  • Ama-no-Iwato Shrine

    14:45

    60min

    Shrine

    This well-known shrine is dedicated to Ama-no-Iwato, a nearby cave. According to Shinto mythology, Amaterasu, the sun goddess, hid herself in the cave, thus depriving the world of light. The temple is divided into western and eastern shrines. If you ask, a priest will guide you to an observation deck close to the cave. From there, you can experience the world of Japanese myth.

    Address

    Miyazaki Prefecture Nishiusuki-gun, Takachiho-cho, amano-iwato 1073-1

    Amano Iwato Shrine

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    • Ama-no-Iwato Shrine

  • Car

    9min

  • Aratate Shrine

    17:00

    60min

    Shrine

    Legend has is that Sarutahiko-no-Mikoto, leader of the earthly Shinto deities, married and lived with Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto in this part of Japan. Therefore, this little shrine has become a mecca for couples hoping for a happy marriage. It’s also famous for the Shinto deity of arts. There are several woodcut blocks on the grounds of the temple. It is said that if you strike one seven times with a mallet, your wishes will come true.

    Address

    Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Mitai 667

    • Aratate Shrine

    • Aratate Shrine

  • Car

    2min

  • Kushifuru Shrine

    18:30

    40min

    The last “power spot” to visit on this little trip is Kushifuru Shrine, which is located on a mountain that is an object of worship in itself. As such, if you follow the well-maintained walking path through the mountain, you may very well experience a feeling of clarity and self-esteem.

    Address

    • Kushifuru Shrine

  • Car

    3min

  • Takachiho Shrine

    20:00

    60min

    Shrine

    The day's trip ends at Takachiho Shrine, a preeminent place of worship in Takachiho and one of the area's 88 shrines. The best time to visit here is in the evening, as at 8pm each night there is a performance of Takachiho Kagura, or traditional sacred music and dance. Altogether, there are 33 episodes of the Amaterasu myth. However, the nightly kagura performance is of Episode 4, which is an easy-to-enjoy representation of the whole story.

    Address

    Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Mitai 1037

    Takachiho Shrine

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  • FINISH

    21:00

• • 1 Takachiho Gorge
  • 2 Manai Waterfall
  • 3 Tunnel Station
  • 4 Ama-no-Iwato Shrine
  • 5 Aratate Shrine
  • 6 Kushifuru Shrine
  • 7 Takachiho Shrine

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