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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HOTEL ALL IN KUMAMOTO

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4 out of 5
Chuo Ward
Price was HK$7,199, price is now HK$4,431 per person
HK$4,431
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26 Apr - 1 May
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Hong Kong (HKG) to Kumamoto (KMJ)
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Kumamoto Hotel Castle

Kumamoto Hotel Castle

4 out of 5
Chuo Ward
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Price was HK$15,822, price is now HK$11,748 per person
HK$11,748
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24 Apr - 28 Apr
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Hong Kong (HKG) to Kumamoto (KMJ)
9/10 Wonderful! (981 reviews)
Castle view room is magical day and night!

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto

KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto

3 out of 5
Chuo Ward
Price was HK$6,379, price is now HK$5,091 per person
HK$5,091
per person
24 Apr - 28 Apr
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Return direct flight included
Hong Kong (HKG) to Kumamoto (KMJ)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (615 reviews)
Spending more time traveling up and down escalators. Since there is no drop-off for the hotel itself we had to park our car for 1 hour just for dropping off the baggage. Room is smaller than expected and there is no room to open baggage.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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