natural wonder
Takachiho Gorge
A narrow chasm of columnar basalt cliffs cut by the Gokase River, with the Manai Falls dropping 17 m directly into the water. Rowing boats can be hired to reach the base of the falls.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Miyazaki, Japan · Asia
Hinokage is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Mitai, 11km from Takachiho Gorge.
Hinokage is a town located in Miyazaki, Japan. With a population of 3,656, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Hinokage sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hinokage to your route.
Hinokage (日之影町, Hinokage-chō) is a town located in Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023, the town has an estimated population of 3260 in 1400 households, and a population density of 12 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 277.67 square kilometres (107.21 sq mi). LocatedRead more
next to the historically significant town of Takachiho, Hinokage is known primarily for its three large bridges, traditional Kagura dances, and the work of Kazuo Hiroshima, a traditional weaver of bamboo baskets.
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Hinokage is located in Miyazaki, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 32.6500 latitude, 131.4000 longitude.
Hinokage has a population of approximately 3,656 people, making it a town in Japan.
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natural wonder
A narrow chasm of columnar basalt cliffs cut by the Gokase River, with the Manai Falls dropping 17 m directly into the water. Rowing boats can be hired to reach the base of the falls.
11 km · about 20 min drive
photogenic
A moss-covered stone stairway of roughly 100 steps climbing through cedar forest to a shrine below a rock face pierced by a huge natural window. Reached by a short walk from a small car park in the Aso caldera.
32 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
One of the world's largest volcanic calderas in Kyushu with an active smoking crater and vast green grasslands.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A hot-spring village in the Aso highlands that banned neon and concrete facades, so wooden inns and stone-walled riverside baths dominate. A single wooden pass grants entry to three open-air baths of your choice.
53 km · about 60 min drive
racetrack
A hillside circuit on the island of Kyushu in Japan, known for dramatic elevation changes and hosting Super GT and Super Formula.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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