My first trip with my friends in Kyushu was to Takachiho Gorge. Takachiho Gorge located in Miyazaki prefecture, about 200km from Fukuoka city. It took about three hours driving using Kyushu Expressway and Kumamoto Higashi Bypass. Visitors from Hakata or Fukuoka can take JR Limeted Express Nishirin line to Nobeoka and then take Takachiho Railway. However, it is recommended to use your own transportation, for example rental car which will make your travel much convenient.

Takachiho Gorge is among the attractive places in Takachiho town located at 2 kilometers from the town. Its has a beautiful scenery with the combination of mount and river. Based on the history, Takachiho Gorge is formed due to the lava flow from the eruption of Mt Aso which filled and carved the narrow valley of the Gokase River.

The walls of the river has an interesting and unique shape. This unique shape was formed when the lava flowed, it cut through the mount and curved the wall. During the visit, we enjoyed rowing boat in the river.

The river is beautiful as the color of the river was bluish green. You can rent the boat for 1500 yen and maximum three people can ride on it. You are also advised to wear the safety jackets, which will be provided by the incharge person there. Rowing a boat in a beautiful place like Takachiho Gorge is really good for relaxation. Besides, it will be more fun to go there with your family or friends. You can have valuable time and great memories with them. Don’t forget to take many pictures.

On the way to the Takachiho Gorge, you are also able to taste the crispy fried small crabs. Besides the small crabs, mango is quite famous in this prefecture. Many food products made of mango flavour including pudings, sweet and biscuits can be found in almost all the souvenir shops (omiyage shop).