Miyazaki
Takachiho Gorge
Takachiho Gorge, with cliffs 80 to 100 meters high, stretches for about 7 km. The magnificent beauty of the gorge was created by the Gokase River eroding pyroclastic flows that erupted from the volcanic activity of Mt. It is one of Japan’s representative scenic spots created by nature.
The most popular attraction is the area around Manai-no-taki Falls, a famous waterfall designated as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan. A boat ride on the emerald green surface of the canyon, formed by unique columnar joints, will take you into a magical atmosphere, as if you have been lured into another world. The waterfalls seen from the boat are dynamic and full of power! You will be able to experience up close how the clear water falls down the rock face at a height of approximately 17 meters with great force.
Udo Shrine
Udo Jingu, affectionately called “Udo-san” by the local people, is the representative shrine of southern Kyushu, facing the Sea of Hyuga in southern Miyazaki Prefecture. The main shrine, painted in brightly colored vermilion, sits in a cave on a promontory jutting out into the sea. In the mysterious atmosphere of the cave, there are power spots called “O-no-Mami-Iwa” and “O-no-Mamizu,” which are believed to bring blessings for safe childbirth, child-rearing, and marriage.
Pond of the camp
The Tashiro area of the Iino area is located northeast of Ebino City. The Jin no Ike is a spring-fed pond located near the mountains. It is said that the name “Jin-no-ike” comes from the battle between the Shimazu and Ito families, in which the Ito family took up a camp at this location.
There are two ponds, one large and one small, and the water quality is so clear that even the bottom of the water can be clearly seen. Depending on the time of day, the sunlight shining through the trees creates a fantastic sight at the small ponds. On sunny days, the emerald-green surface of the water is mysterious and is known as an excellent photo spot.
Udo Senjojiki Odd Rock
Udozaki, where the Udo Shrine, one of the most famous shrines in southern Kyushu, is located. On its southern face, flat flat reefs spread out at low tide. The stratum (alternating layers of sandstone and mudstone), which was deposited about 12 million to 6 million years ago, is tilted and faces the Sea of Hyuga. Over a long period of time, it was exposed to severe waves and wind and rain, and eroded to its present form. The wave-shaped rocks thus formed are widely known as the “devil’s washboard” (properly, the uplifted sea bed and oddly shaped wave erosion scar).
Udo Senjidashiki, which is named after its size of 1,000 tatami mats, is designated as a natural monument by Miyazaki Prefecture.