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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Kumamoto, Japan · Asia
Yuyama sits on the route: 15 minutes from Yunomae, 47km from Takachiho Gorge.
Yuyama is a town located in Kumamoto, Japan. With a population of 2,033, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Yuyama 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 Yuyama to your route.
Ichifusa Dam (Japanese: 市房ダム) is a gravity dam located in Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for flood control and power production. The catchment area of the dam is 157.8 km2. The dam impounds about 165 ha of land when full and can store 40200 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the damRead more
was started on 1953 and completed in 1959.
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Yuyama is located in Kumamoto, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 32.3287 latitude, 131.0548 longitude.
Yuyama has a population of approximately 2,033 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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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.
47 km · about 55 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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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