Takachiho Gorge Tours

高千穂
Three months ago there was a major earthquake which hit Kumamoto. Takachiho Gorge is in Kumamoto prefecture. I was scheduled to arrive some 2 weeks later but had to postpone trip till now coz many roads were damaged. Currently some part of this gorge is still closed. The boat rowing below also closed as water is too high I was told. Still, it's been a place I had wanted to see for many years and am happy to finally made it and hence marked the completion of my tour of all the 47 prefectures of Japan! Hurray!!! Without the boats and people in the water, it is a little difficult to appreciate how big the gorge is! May be next time! #endlesssummer
a beautiful place to go
Takachiho Gorge (高千穂峡, Takachiho-kyō) is a narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River. Volcanic basalt columns line the sheer cliffs of the gorge, originally as a result of Mt. Aso’s eruption and further shaped through time by the flowing river, creating interesting shapes and patterns. . The 17-meter Manai Falls is probably the highlight of the tour, as it cascades into the river below and along with the gorge and the bridge makes for a very picturesque location. Normally, boat rides are offered to visitors but during the day of our visit it was temporarily stopped due to the high waters brought about by the recent typhoon.

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Kikuchi Kanko Hotel

Kikuchi Kanko Hotel

3 out of 5
Price was ₩769,707, price is now ₩735,590 per person
₩735,590
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Apr 22 - Apr 24
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Roundtrip flight included
Seoul (ICN) to Kumamoto (KMJ)
7/10 Good! (25 reviews)
yamakawaonsen kosugian

yamakawaonsen kosugian

3 out of 5
Price was ₩1,037,922, price is now ₩980,551 per person
₩980,551
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Apr 22 - Apr 24
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Seoul (ICN) to Kumamoto (KMJ)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
若いスタッフが一生懸命少人数で工夫して宿を運営している姿に好感が持てました。古民家の別棟を家族６人で利用。和室2部屋とベット2つが置かれた部屋がありトイレ2つ。洗面所3つ冷蔵庫2つが設置されている。食事も別棟内に用意してくれる。お風呂は予約制で数歩外を歩く必要があり天気の悪い日や足腰が弱い人は利用しづらい。他の客には一切会うことなくプライベート感を味わえる宿でした

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Yutorelo Yamaga

Yutorelo Yamaga

3 out of 5
Price was ₩818,062, price is now ₩790,772 per person
₩790,772
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Apr 22 - Apr 24
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Roundtrip flight included
Seoul (ICN) to Kumamoto (KMJ)
8.4/10 Very Good! (29 reviews)
Great place to stay, if you don’t mind it being a bit worn down which is the beauty of staying in a traditional ryokan with onsen. Night staff speaks fluent English, quite the opposite for the Day staff however. Has a fireplace in the lobby with free mashmallow offered. There is a ping pong table, and a pool table free for guests. Though I found their placement being right at the entry area of the Ryokan a bit awkward.

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2019

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2 out of 5
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1 out of 5
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