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Takachiho Gorge 高千穂峡

By Audrey on March 23, 2018April 29, 2018

Takachiho Gorge (高千穂峡) is a narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River. The Gorge was formed after an eruption of Mount Aso the lava flowed from Mount Aso and over time eroded to create 80～ 100m high cliffs of volcanic basalt columns which filled the narrow valley of the Gokase River. We

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Takachiho 高千穂, of Myths and Legend

By Audrey on March 16, 2018January 1, 2019

Departing from Miyazaki City Centre, we drove for about two hours to Takachiho. Takachiho is located in the northwestern part of Miyazaki Prefecture. A place that is steeped in myth and legend and has been known since ancient times as a sacred ground where the gods descended to earth. Amano-Iwato Shrine 天岩戸神社 Upon arriving at

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