Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho-cho

The place is so beautiful and peaceful. You can rent a boat for ¥3,000 for half an hour but there is no one to row you so you have to row alone. You can walk through the canyon for almost its entire length. It has a restaurant and also delicious mango and orange ice cream. To walk around the whole park and have lunch will take you about four hours doing everything calmly. Important is a place worth going to if you are close by, it is not worth traveling far just to go to the canyon.

Came here by car, which seems like the best way to get here as the bus times are very limited. Parking is ¥500 for the day. If you don’t book tickets in advance for the boat there will be a 2 to 2.5 hour wait depending on how busy it is. It costs ¥3,000 for a boat and the an extra for ¥1,000 for each person you add on. There are very few shops nearby so bring plenty of water and snacks. Definitely worth a visit, just come prepared!