Takachiho Gorge

高千穂
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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ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTO

ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTO

4 out of 5
Nishi Ward
Price was ￥45,410, price is now ￥36,896 per person
￥36,896
per person
Mar 26 - Mar 28
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Kumamoto (KMJ)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
The whole hotel was luxurious including the waiting area near the reception desk. The accommodations on the “luxury” floor was superb, with a complimentary drink bar area that included different alcohols. Breakfast was also delicious!

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

HOTEL THE 7 KUMAMOTO

HOTEL THE 7 KUMAMOTO

3 out of 5
Chuo Ward
Price was ￥52,720, price is now ￥40,662 per person
￥40,662
per person
Apr 27 - Apr 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tokyo (HND) to Kumamoto (KMJ)
8.4/10 Very Good! (106 reviews)
Spacious room comparing to some other hotels had room for two big suitcases and still had room to walk. Easy to access the bus to travel around as it was right outside the corner of hotel.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Ryotei Matsuya Honkan Suizenji

Ryotei Matsuya Honkan Suizenji

3.5 out of 5
Chuo Ward
Price was ￥73,336, price is now ￥58,332 per person
￥58,332
per person
Apr 27 - Apr 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tokyo (HND) to Kumamoto (KMJ)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)

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