A popular new spot that opened in 2019, located at Kanegahama in Hyuga city which is one of the most popular surfing points in Japan. The stairs of the sea is a mini-mall that includes a variety of restaurants, cafes and shops. An Italian restaurant operated by a local Hyuga chef, a famous Hawaiian hamburger shop, a deli packed full of local produce and a gelato shop that uses Miyazaki fruit are some of the highlights you can find here. All of this in a beautiful building that overlooks Kanegahama beach and the Pacific Ocean.

・Lunch recommendation: THE NOODLE SHOP
You won’t find anything like this anywhere else! A menu packed full of surprises. From the prawn tomato noodles made with selected local produce, to the Miyazaki hebesu noodles which is only available as a limited seasonal menu.
・Head down to the Kanegahama view park after your meal: A 3-minute walk or a 1 minute drive from Stairs of the Sea
A tropical photogenic spot filled with palm trees, sunflowers and cosmos flowers.


 

A short 30 minute 5.1km round trip, where you can enjoy some truly marvelous scenery unique to Takachiho, a town of valleys. The Grand Super Cart, which fits 30 people, has a reinforced tempered glass floor that gives you a view of the train track passing below the carriage and a spectacular view from the highest point of the Takachiho railway bridge (105m tall) looking down into the valley. Take some deep breaths and enjoy the pristine air! The scenery that changes with the seasons is sure to take your breath away. The train departs at set times throughout the day, so make sure to check the schedule before heading to the station.
*Check the schedule here: https://amaterasu-railway.jp/attraction

 

The Takachiho gorge was formed by flowing larva that came flowing out of the Aso Volcano in ancient times. The vertical cliffs that were created from this event, stand over 80m tall and span a length of over 7 kilometers from east to west. There are many interesting things to check out along the walking course with scenic lookouts and notable locations related to Japanese mythology such as Onokoro island, Tsukigata, and Kihachi-no-chikara-ishi. The Manaino falls, which was selected among the top 100 waterfalls in Japan, can be viewed up-close if you rent a rowboat to explore the gorge. This is a very popular activity for tourists who visit the area. A location that is registered as a national natural monument for its scenic beauty, this is a scenic power spot that you shouldn’t miss.
*Please check if the rowboats and car parking area are operational before visiting: https://takachiho-kanko.info/sightseeing/taka_boat.php

 

●Sankaku - Takachiho town travelers inn
Located only a 3 minute walk away from the Takachiho bus center, in the center of town. This 4 bedroom inn is housed in a renovated traditional Japanese house that has been well looked after for over 70 years. You can book just a room or a room with 2 meals depending on your style of travel. The owner Asuka-san is very friendly and always available to discuss your needs. All meals are prepared by Asuka-san and served at table with other guests, creating a warm homely atmosphere.
*Contact information, phone: 070-8349-6885
https://sankaku.house/room/


●Solest Takachiho hotel
A hotel that is located near Takachiho shrine that has great access to popular tourist locations. Breakfast is served buffet style and the dinners are packed full of local produce including rice from the terrace rice fields of Takachiho. There are 4 types of rooms to choose from depending on your group size and travel requirements with a variety of accommodation plans available. A room type that stands out as unusual, is the View bath twin room that comes equipped with an indoor bath that feels like an outdoor bath. A perfect pick for a special occasion such as an anniversary. The perfect hotel for those who want to see all the sites and enjoy staying in a hotel.
*Contact information, phone: 0982-83-0001
 http://www.solest-takachiho.jp/

●Morino-yado Hotel Shikimi
A traditional Japanese style hotel that has 10 Japanese style rooms within the main building and 6 private villas. 4 of these villas are traditional Japanese style tatami rooms, but there is 1 villa that is made in a mixed Japanese and western style and a deluxe villa. There are a few dinner options that include a Takachiho beef steak course and a Takachiho cuisine revival course that resurrects dishes traditional to the Takachiho area and tells a story through its food. The breakfast is prepared with additive-free ingredients and prepared in a traditional style that includes over 12 items such as beans, miso oil, soba gruel, and one-night-dried yamame trout.
*Takachiho cuisine revival: Traditional Takachiho cuisine is served during traditional Kagura rituals. Some examples of this traditional cuisine include ancient black rice udon, kagura stew and kappo-zake (shochu heated inside green bamboo).
*Contact information, phone: 0982-72-3733
 https://shikimi.jp/

A village tour that lets you experience the people, the agriculture and traditional kagura.
With a local guide, you will walk though the area where the god of the sun went into hiding. Getting a glimpse into the locals' lives, you will discover the secrets of Kagura, an ancient ritual that has been treasured in this region for over 800 years.


 

This shrine with it’s 1000 vermillion-lacquered torii gates, leaves a strong impression on those who visit. It was constructed in the decade of 740 by the imperial rescript of Emperor Keiko and is said to bring blessings of prosperity in business. Within the shrine's grounds,  there is a shrine called Zeni-arai jinjya (money blessing shrine) where you can bless your coins by washing them in holy water. It is said that you should keep these blessed icons in your wallet. Another lesser known fact, if you follow the arrows around the back of the shrine,  you can find a monument to the white rabbit that is said to have saved the shrine from a tsunami that occurred as the result of a major earthquake around 350 years ago. This white rabbit is said to bring good luck while warding off natural disasters and misfortune.