{"id":2056,"date":"2025-09-11T02:01:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T02:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/?p=2056"},"modified":"2026-03-05T00:59:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T00:59:13","slug":"takachiho","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/takachiho.html","title":{"rendered":"Takachiho Gorge: Attraction Location, Itinerary, Best Parking Spots, and Bus Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong style=\"color: #008000;\">Takachiho Gorge<\/strong>(<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/takachiho-kanko.info\/sightseeing\/18\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u9ad8\u5343\u7a42\u5ce1<\/a>) is a famous tourist spot in Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, located within <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.town-takachiho.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\">Takachiho Town<\/a>, near the border of Miyazaki, Kumamoto, and Oita prefectures. Because it is situated in the mountains, the terrain around Takachiho Gorge is quite rugged with little flat land, and parking space is limited. Hence, parking is one of the concerns for those driving to visit Takachiho Gorge. So, what parking lots are available around Takachiho Gorge? Where is the best and most convenient place to park with the least walking distance? This article aims to discuss this issue. Additionally, information on highway buses from Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, etc., to Takachiho Town is also compiled for reference for those not driving.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho.jpg\" alt=\"Takachiho Gorge\" width=\"620\" height=\"380\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Takachiho Town, where the gorge is located, is a relatively remote mountainous area without railway access, although it is reachable by bus with frequent services. However, self-driving is ultimately the most convenient and comfortable way to travel in Japan, so this article primarily introduces the parking situation in Takachiho Town for self-driving tourists. (<span style=\"color: #854300;\">Note<\/span>: The last part of this article also compiles information on taking buses to Takachiho Gorge. If you don&#8217;t drive but wish to visit Takachiho Gorge, you can refer to the bus information in that section.)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #008000;\">Article Contents<\/p>\n<div id=\"menu\" style=\"width: 390px; margin: 0 auto; border: #ff6600 1pt solid;\">\n<ul>\n<li>I. <a href=\"#attractions\">Takachiho Gorge Attraction Location and Itinerary Tips<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>1. <a href=\"#route\">Takachiho Gorge Attractions and Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2. <a href=\"#boat\">Takachiho Gorge Boating<\/a><\/li>\n<li>3. <a href=\"#restaurant\">Takachiho Gorge Cuisine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>II. <a href=\"#parking\">What parking lots are around Takachiho Gorge? Where is the best place to park?<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>1. <a href=\"#shuttle\">Takachiho Gorge Shuttle Bus (Local Bus)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2. <a href=\"#car-park\">Parking Lot Information<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>(1) <a href=\"#carpark1\">Mishioi Parking Lot<\/a><\/li>\n<li>(2) <a href=\"#carpark2\">Araragi Parking Lot<\/a><\/li>\n<li>(3) <a href=\"#carpark3\">Ohashi Parking Lot<\/a><\/li>\n<li>(4) <a href=\"#carpark4\">Takachiho Shrine Parking Lot<\/a><\/li>\n<li>(5) <a href=\"#carpark5\">Taguchino Parking Lot<\/a><\/li>\n<li>(6) <a href=\"#carpark6\">Oshikata Parking Lot<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>III. <a href=\"#driving\">Driving Routes to Takachiho Town from Miyazaki, Kumamoto, and Beppu<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>1. <a href=\"#route1\">Driving from Miyazaki City to Takachiho Town<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2. <a href=\"#route2\">Driving from Kumamoto City to Takachiho Town<\/a><\/li>\n<li>3. <a href=\"#route3\">Driving from Beppu City to Takachiho Town<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>IV. <a href=\"#bus\">Taking the Bus to Takachiho Gorge<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>1. <a href=\"#bus1\">Highway Bus from Fukuoka City to Takachiho Town<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2. <a href=\"#bus2\">Highway Bus from Kumamoto City to Takachiho Town<\/a><\/li>\n<li>3. <a href=\"#bus3\">Highway Bus from Miyazaki City to Takachiho Town<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-1721\"><div class=\"advertisement\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><small>AD\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/small><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/c.ga-net.com\/click?w=534419&#038;c=3178&#038;d=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.rakuten.com%2Fcontents%2Fusa%2Fen-us%2Fcampaign%2Fseasonalsale%2F202604%2F\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.travelclassroom.net\/image\/rakuten-travel-seasonal-sale-en-202604-850x185.webp\" alt=\"\u5ee3\u544a\u5716\u7247\" width=\"850\" height=\"185\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"attractions\" style=\"text-align: center; color: #800080;\">Takachiho Gorge Attraction Location and Itinerary Tips<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Before introducing the parking lot locations and the best places to park at Takachiho Gorge, let&#8217;s first look at the locations of the main attractions and the walking route for touring Takachiho Gorge. This will help determine the best parking spots.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Takachiho Gorge is located on the <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Gokase River<\/span>, a small river flowing through Takachiho Town. In ancient times, an eruption of Mount Aso formed a gorge with columnar cliffs here, and coupled with the &#8220;<span style=\"color: #008000;\">Manai Falls<\/span>&#8221; within the gorge, which is selected as one of Japan&#8217;s Top 100 Waterfalls, it has become a popular tourist destination in Kyushu.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_12.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_12.jpg\" alt=\"Takachiho Gorge\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-1545\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6848854714985642\" data-ad-slot=\"5637008471\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"route\" style=\"color: #003366;\">1. Takachiho Gorge Attractions and Itinerary<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Takachiho Gorge is not very large and doesn&#8217;t have many attractions. The main sightseeing spot is the &#8220;<span style=\"color: #008000;\">Manai Falls<\/span>&#8221; and the surrounding gorge scenery. Besides viewing the gorge and waterfall from the top, there are also boat rentals available for rowing within the gorge, offering a different perspective of the scenery from the water below.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_10.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_10.jpg\" alt=\"Manai Falls\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Below is a <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/takachiho-kanko.info\/datas\/files\/2024\/03\/07\/2ef5517d88dc6fbaa7a12deac5f93f7e1eafa0d1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">map of Takachiho Gorge attractions<\/a> produced by the Takachiho Town Tourism Association. The red line extending along the river on the map is the <span style=\"color: #008000;\">walking path<\/span> for touring Takachiho Gorge. The entrance to this path is near the <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Ohashi Parking Lot<\/span> next to the <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Takachiho Ohashi<\/span> (big bridge), extending to the <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Mihashi<\/span> on the right, with a total length of about 1 kilometer. The pure walking time is about half an hour.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Map_01.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Map_01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"226\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>Reference:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/takachiho-kanko.info\/\" target=\"_blank\">Takachiho Town Tourism Association Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, the area worth visiting in Takachiho Gorge is mainly the narrow section between <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Takimidai<\/span> (Waterfall Viewing Platform) and <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Mihashi<\/span>. If you don&#8217;t want to spend too much energy walking, or if you are with elderly, infants, or people with mobility issues, it is recommended to <span style=\"color: #b30505;\">only explore the area between Takimidai and Mihashi<\/span>. If you visit during the autumn foliage season in November, the section between <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Shinbashi<\/span> (Sacred Bridge) and <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Takimidai<\/span> also offers nice autumn colors. Those with time and energy can start from Shinbashi and walk to Mihashi.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But remember, <span style=\"color: #b30505;\">do not enter the walking path from the Ohashi Parking Lot<\/span>. Because the Takachiho Ohashi is located high above the gorge, the elevation difference is significant. The path from the Ohashi Parking Lot to Shinbashi consists of over 260 stone steps. Just climbing these steps might exhaust your energy for sightseeing, and having to climb them again on the return trip would be even worse. Moreover, this section of steps offers no scenery. When we visited last time, unfamiliar with the area, we parked at the Ohashi Parking Lot and entered the path from there. So, one purpose of writing this article is to hope that no one else has to experience our painful ordeal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Below is the sign at the entrance to the walking path next to the Ohashi Parking Lot, showing the walking time required to reach various attractions.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Map_02.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Map_02.jpg\" alt=\"Takachiho Gorge Walking Path\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Autumn leaves around Shinbashi<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_01.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_01.jpg\" alt=\"Takachiho Gorge Shinbashi\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture> <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_02.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Shinbashi and Takachiho Ohashi<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_03.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_03.jpg\" alt=\"Takachiho Ohashi\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>View of the Takachiho Gorge walking path from Shinbashi<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_04.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_04.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Yarito-bashi Bridge between Shinbashi and Takimidai<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_05.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_05.jpg\" alt=\"Yarito-bashi Bridge\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Walking path between Yarito-bashi Bridge and Takimidai<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_06.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_06.jpg\" alt=\"Walking Path\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>View of Takachiho Gorge and Manai Falls from Takimidai<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_07.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_07.jpg\" alt=\"Takimidai\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture> <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_08.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38939\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_08.jpg\" alt=\"Takachiho Gorge\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture> <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_09.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_09.jpg\" alt=\"Takachiho Gorge\" width=\"620\" height=\"827\" \/><\/picture> <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_10.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_10.jpg\" alt=\"Manai Falls\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>View of Takachiho Gorge and Manai Falls from Mihashi<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_11.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38942\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_11.jpg\" alt=\"Takachiho Gorge\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture> <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_12.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_12.jpg\" alt=\"Takachiho Gorge\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Mihashi<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_13.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Besides Takachiho Gorge and Manai Falls, there are some small photo spots around Mihashi. If you visit in November, the autumn foliage here is also quite beautiful.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_14.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38945\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture> <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_15.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38946\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture> <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_16.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture> <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_17.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture> <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_18.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38949\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-1545\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6848854714985642\" data-ad-slot=\"5637008471\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"boat\" style=\"color: #003366;\">2. Takachiho Gorge Boating<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Besides viewing from above, if interested, you can also go boating in Takachiho Gorge to see the gorge and Manai Falls from a low angle looking upwards. Boat rental service operates from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, but it may be suspended if the river water is high. To check if the service is operating on the day, you can visit <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/takachiho-kanko.info\/boat\/detail.php\" target=\"_blank\">this webpage<\/a>. The boating fee varies by day: 5,100 yen for 30 minutes per boat on busy days, and 4,100 yen for 30 minutes on less busy days. A boat can seat up to 3 people.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The boat dock and ticket office are located inside the Mishioi Parking Lot next to Mihashi.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_19.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Besides boating, there is another recreational facility next to Mihashi: the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/takachiho-kanko.info\/boat\/detail.php\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #854300;\">Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_20.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38951\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"restaurant\" style=\"color: #003366;\">3. Takachiho Gorge Cuisine<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are some restaurants and food stalls around Mihashi. If you plan to dine here, the top choice is definitely the flowing noodles at this original restaurant <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/takachiho-kanko.info\/gourmet\/33\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #854300;\">Chiho no Ie<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_21.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_21.jpg\" alt=\"Chiho no Ie\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture> <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_22.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38953\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_22.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture> <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_23.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture> <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_24.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"280\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-1545\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6848854714985642\" data-ad-slot=\"5637008471\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"parking\" style=\"text-align: center; color: #993300;\">What parking lots are around Takachiho Gorge? Where is the best place to park?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are six main parking lots provided by Takachiho Town for tourists visiting Takachiho Gorge: the <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Mishioi Parking Lot<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Araragi Parking Lot<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Ohashi Parking Lot<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Takachiho Shrine Parking Lot<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Oshikata Parking Lot<\/span>, and <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Taguchino Parking Lot<\/span>. Among these, the <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Mishioi Parking Lot<\/span> and <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Araragi Parking Lot<\/span> charge a fee, while the other four are free.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Besides these officially provided parking lots, some shops in Takachiho Town also open their own parking lots or vacant land outside their shops as temporary paid parking spaces during the peak tourist season, but these are not close to the Takachiho Gorge attractions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"shuttle\" style=\"color: #003300;\">1. Takachiho Gorge Shuttle Bus (Local Bus)<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Except for the Mishioi Parking Lot and Araragi Parking Lot, which are relatively close to the Takachiho Gorge attractions, the other parking lots are quite far from Mihashi and difficult to reach on foot. However, during the peak tourist seasons from April to May and July to November, on days with many visitors, a shuttle bus (local bus) operates between these four farther parking lots (<span style=\"color: #008000;\">Ohashi Parking Lot<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Takachiho Shrine Parking Lot<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Oshikata Parking Lot<\/span>, and <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Taguchino Parking Lot<\/span>) and Mihashi (Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The operating days for the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/takachiho-kanko.info\/news\/98\/\" target=\"_blank\">2025 shuttle bus<\/a> are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>April 26th to 30th;<\/li>\n<li>May 1st to 6th;<\/li>\n<li>July 19th to 21st;<\/li>\n<li>August 9th to 11th, 16th to 17th, 23rd to 24th;<\/li>\n<li>September 13th to 15th, 20th to 23rd;<\/li>\n<li>October 11th to 13th;<\/li>\n<li>November 1st to 3rd, 15th to 16th, 22nd to 24th.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The shuttle bus operates from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with buses every 20 to 30 minutes. The one-way fare is 200 yen (100 yen for children). However, please note that the <span style=\"color: #b30505;\">shuttle bus only operates on the busy days listed above<\/span>. On non-operating days, it is not advisable to park in these lots (except for the Ohashi Parking Lot).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The shuttle bus operates on a loop route. The bus stop at Mihashi is located at the entrance of the Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium. Below is an illustration of the shuttle bus route and stop locations.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Shuttle-Bus-2023.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Shuttle-Bus-2023.png\" alt=\"Takachiho Gorge Shuttle Bus\" width=\"620\" height=\"904\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-1793\"><div class=\"advertisement\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><small>AD\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/small><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.trip.com\/sale\/w\/27435\/holidaydeals2025.html?locale=en-sg&amp;curr=sgd&amp;transparentBar=1&amp;promo_referer=3371_27435_2&amp;Allianceid=3208723&amp;SID=6786615&amp;trip_sub1=&amp;trip_sub3=P5618510\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.travelclassroom.net\/image\/tripcom-hotels-eng-850x155.webp\" alt=\"Ad-Banner\" width=\"850\" height=\"155\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"car-park\" style=\"color: #003300;\">2. Parking Lot Information<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Below is the information and detailed introduction of the six parking lots at Takachiho Gorge.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"carpark1\" style=\"color: #003366;\">(1) Mishioi Parking Lot (\u5fa1\u5869\u4e95\u99d0\u8eca\u5834)<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Mishioi Parking Lot<\/span> (\u5fa1\u5869\u4e95\u99d0\u8eca\u5834) is the closest parking lot to the Takachiho Gorge attractions among these six. It is located right next to Mihashi, and the boat dock is also inside the parking lot, making it very convenient. Therefore, the Mishioi Parking Lot is the <span style=\"color: #b30505;\">best place to park<\/span> for visiting Takachiho Gorge. However, precisely because of this, and due to the limited number of spaces, the Mishioi Parking Lot is often full. Unless it&#8217;s the off-season with very few visitors, it is difficult to park here.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_25.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_25.jpg\" alt=\"Mishioi Parking Lot\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Basic information for the Mishioi Parking Lot:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of spaces: 36<\/li>\n<li>Parking fee: 1,000 yen (one-time, unlimited time)<\/li>\n<li>GPS Navigation:\n<ul>\n<li>Phone number: 0982-72-226 (Phone number of the Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium next to the parking lot entrance)<\/li>\n<li>Map Code: 330 711 760*41<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On busy days during the peak season, the Mishioi Parking Lot is usually full, so sometimes staff will stop vehicles from entering at the junction.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_26.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_26.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"carpark2\" style=\"color: #003366;\">(2) Araragi Parking Lot (\u3042\u3089\u3089\u304e\u99d0\u8eca\u5834)<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Araragi Parking Lot<\/span> (\u3042\u3089\u3089\u304e\u99d0\u8eca\u5834) is located next to Shinbashi. From here, you can follow the walking path all the way to Mihashi, a distance of about 600 meters, enjoying the scenery of Takachiho Gorge along the way. Therefore, when the Mishioi Parking Lot is full, the second best parking option is the Araragi Parking Lot. However, the walking path is not entirely flat; there are many stone paths and steps, so it is <span style=\"color: #b30505;\">not suitable for the elderly, strollers, or people with mobility issues<\/span>.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_27.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_27.jpg\" alt=\"Araragi Parking Lot\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Basic information for the Araragi Parking Lot:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of spaces: 50<\/li>\n<li>Parking fee: 1,000 yen (one-time, unlimited time)<\/li>\n<li>GPS Navigation:\n<ul>\n<li>Phone number: 0982-72-2201 (Phone number of the restaurant Araragi no Chaya next to the parking lot entrance)<\/li>\n<li>Map Code: 330 740 239*85<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Next to the Araragi Parking Lot is a restaurant called Araragi no Chaya. This restaurant has its own parking lot (open space) outside. If the Araragi Parking Lot is full, you can also patronize this restaurant and use its parking lot.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The entrance road to the Araragi Parking Lot is the same as the one to the Mishioi Parking Lot, so during busy times, staff might also stop vehicles from entering at the junction. Additionally, the road to the Araragi Parking Lot is relatively narrow, with most of the 300-meter stretch being a single lane for two-way traffic.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_28.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_28.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"carpark3\" style=\"color: #003366;\">(3) Ohashi Parking Lot (\u5927\u6a4b\u99d0\u8eca\u5834)<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Ohashi Parking Lot<\/span> (\u5927\u6a4b\u99d0\u8eca\u5834) is located next to the Takachiho Ohashi. This is the starting point of the Takachiho Gorge walking path. If you have good stamina, you can walk from here to Mihashi, a distance of about 1 kilometer. However, the section from the Ohashi Parking Lot to Shinbashi consists of over 260 stone steps, which can be quite strenuous. The Ohashi Parking Lot is the first stop for the shuttle bus departing from the Takachiho Gorge Freshwater Fish Aquarium. Taking the bus from here to Mihashi requires going around a loop, which takes more time.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_29.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38962\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_29.jpg\" alt=\"Ohashi Parking Lot\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Basic information for the Ohashi Parking Lot:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of spaces: 30<\/li>\n<li>Parking fee: Free<\/li>\n<li>GPS Navigation:\n<ul>\n<li>Phone number: 0982-72-2433 (Phone number of the restaurant Sobadokoro Gimbashi next to the parking lot), 0982-82-2989 (Phone number of the restaurant Sumibiyaki Niku Jipangu next to the parking lot)<\/li>\n<li>Map Code: 330 741 330*28<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Shops next to the Ohashi Parking Lot also open their own parking spaces for tourists, but these are paid (usually 500 yen). So, be careful not to drive into the shops&#8217; parking spaces when entering the Ohashi Parking Lot.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"carpark4\" style=\"color: #003366;\">(4) Takachiho Shrine Parking Lot (\u9ad8\u5343\u7a42\u795e\u793e\u99d0\u8eca\u5834)<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/takachiho-kanko.info\/sightseeing\/5\/\" target=\"_blank\">Takachiho Shrine<\/a> is another worthwhile attraction to visit in Takachiho Town. The <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Takachiho Shrine Parking Lot<\/span> (\u9ad8\u5343\u7a42\u795e\u793e\u99d0\u8eca\u5834) outside the shrine is a free parking area. The duty-free shop opposite the parking lot is one of the shuttle bus stops. If you visit on a day when the shuttle bus is operating and cannot find a spot in the closer Moshioi Parking Lot or Araragi Parking Lot, you can first choose to park at the Takachiho Shrine Parking Lot, which also allows you to visit Takachiho Shrine.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_30.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38963\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_30.jpg\" alt=\"Takachiho Shrine Parking Lot\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Below are the basic details for the Takachiho Shrine Parking Lot:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of spaces: 80<\/li>\n<li>Parking fee: Free<\/li>\n<li>GPS Navigation:\n<ul>\n<li>Phone number: 0982-72-2413 (Phone number for Takachiho Shrine)<\/li>\n<li>Map Code: 330 741 350*80<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Below are photos of Takachiho Shrine<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_31.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_31.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture> <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_32.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_32.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture> <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_33.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38966\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_33.jpg\" alt=\"Takachiho Shrine\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture> <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_34.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_34.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><\/picture> <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_35.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_35.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"827\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"carpark5\" style=\"color: #003366;\">(5) Taguchino Parking Lot (\u7530\u53e3\u91ce\u99d0\u8eca\u5834)<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Taguchino Parking Lot<\/span> (\u7530\u53e3\u91ce\u99d0\u8eca\u5834) is a temporary parking area that is only open on busy days when the shuttle bus operates. It is located next to the Aohashi Bridge and is relatively remote.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Below are the basic details for the Taguchino Parking Lot:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of spaces: 300<\/li>\n<li>Parking fee: Free<\/li>\n<li>GPS Navigation:\n<ul>\n<li>Phone number: 0982-72-2470 (Phone number for the Takachiho Livestock Market next to the parking lot)<\/li>\n<li>Map Code: 330 712 456*00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"carpark6\" style=\"color: #003366;\">(6) Oshikata Parking Lot (\u62bc\u65b9\u99d0\u8eca\u5834)<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Oshikata Parking Lot<\/span> (\u62bc\u65b9\u99d0\u8eca\u5834) is also a temporary parking area only open on busy days when the shuttle bus operates. The parking lot for tour buses is adjacent, so there are a few shops nearby. However, there is about a 200-meter distance between the Oshikata Parking Lot and the shuttle bus stop, making it less convenient. Unless all other parking lots are full, it is not recommended to park here.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Below are the basic details for the Oshikata Parking Lot:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of spaces: 200<\/li>\n<li>Parking fee: Free<\/li>\n<li>GPS Navigation:\n<ul>\n<li>Phone number: 0982-72-4566 (Phone number for the Yatsuya restaurant next to the parking lot entrance)<\/li>\n<li>Map Code: 330 741 755*41<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-1545\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6848854714985642\" data-ad-slot=\"5637008471\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"driving\" style=\"text-align: center; color: #800000;\">Driving Routes to Takachiho Town from Miyazaki, Kumamoto, and Beppu<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For self-driving tourists in Kyushu heading to Takachiho Gorge, there are several main routes, including starting from Miyazaki City, Kumamoto City, Beppu City, or Yufuin. Below is a brief introduction to the driving routes, distances, and travel times from these popular locations to Takachiho Town.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_36.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho_36.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"450\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"route1\" style=\"color: #339966;\">1. Driving from Miyazaki City to Takachiho Town<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are starting your self-drive tour in Southern Kyushu from Kagoshima City, you will likely stay in Miyazaki City before heading to Takachiho Gorge. Driving from Miyazaki City to Takachiho Town involves taking the <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Higashi-Kyushu Expressway<\/span> to Nobeoka City, then switching to the <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Kyushu Chuo Expressway<\/span>, and finally onto <span style=\"color: #854300;\">National Route 218<\/span>. The distance is approximately 140 km, with a travel time of about 2 to 2.5 hours. The toll for the expressway (Higashi-Kyushu Expressway) is around 2,500 yen. The section of National Route 218 from Nobeoka City to Takachiho Town is in excellent condition and very easy to drive on.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Road-Map_01.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38970\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Road-Map_01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"730\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"route2\" style=\"color: #339966;\">2. Driving from Kumamoto City to Takachiho Town<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are two route options when driving from Kumamoto City to Takachiho Town. One is via <span style=\"color: #854300;\">National Route 325<\/span> along the southern foot of Mount Aso. The other is via the southern route using the <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Kyushu Chuo Expressway<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #854300;\">National Route 445<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #854300;\">National Route 218<\/span>. The distance difference between the two routes is not significant. However, because the southern route includes a roughly 12 km free section of the <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Kyushu Chuo Expressway<\/span>, the travel time is faster. The distance from Kumamoto City to Takachiho Town via the <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Kyushu Chuo Expressway<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #854300;\">National Route 445<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #854300;\">National Route 218<\/span> is approximately 80 km, with a travel time of about 1.5 to 2 hours. The expressway toll (Kyushu Expressway) is about 300 yen.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Road-Map_02.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Road-Map_02.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"296\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"route3\" style=\"color: #339966;\">3. Driving from Beppu City to Takachiho Town<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are three or four route options when driving from Beppu City to Takachiho Gorge. The shortest route in distance is using <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Prefectural Route 51<\/span> via Taketa City. Another option is using the <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Oita Expressway<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Prefectural Route 11<\/span> via Kuju Town and the western foot of Mount Aso. The third option is using <span style=\"color: #854300;\">National Route 10<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #854300;\">National Route 57<\/span> via Oita City. Among these three, the route via Oita City using <span style=\"color: #854300;\">National Route 10<\/span> and <span style=\"color: #854300;\">National Route 57<\/span> is the easiest to drive. The distance is approximately 120 km, with a travel time of about 2.5 hours. Of course, if your itinerary includes stops at attractions like the <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Kokonoe Yume Great Suspension Bridge<\/span> or <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Aso Volcano<\/span> on the way to Takachiho Gorge, or if you are starting from Yufuin, you will need to use the second route.<\/p>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Road-Map_03.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Road-Map_03.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"650\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-1576\"><div class=\"advertisement\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><small>AD\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/small><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/c.ga-net.com\/click?w=534419&amp;c=3178&amp;d=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.rakuten.com%2Fcontents%2Fusa%2Fen-us%2Fcampaign%2Frakutenspecial%2F\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.travelclassroom.net\/image\/rakuten-travel-en-5+10-850x189.webp\" alt=\"Ad-Banner\" width=\"850\" height=\"189\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bus\" style=\"text-align: center; color: #993366;\">Taking the Bus to Takachiho Gorge<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are not driving yourself, you can also take a highway bus to Takachiho Gorge. Currently, there are three highway bus routes operated by <span style=\"color: #993300;\">Miyazaki Kotsu<\/span> and <span style=\"color: #993300;\">Nishitetsu Bus<\/span> that go to Takachiho Town. The first runs between <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Miyazaki City<\/span> and Takachiho Town. The second runs between <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Kumamoto City<\/span> and Nobeoka City, passing through Takachiho Town. The third runs between <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Fukuoka City<\/span> and Nobeoka City, also passing through Takachiho Town. Therefore, tourists can take a highway bus from Fukuoka City, Kumamoto City, or Miyazaki City to Takachiho Gorge. If your itinerary takes you to Beppu first, you can also take the JR train from Beppu to Nobeoka City and then transfer to a highway bus to Takachiho Town.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"bus1\" style=\"color: #333300;\">1. Highway Bus from Fukuoka City to Takachiho Town<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The highway bus from Fukuoka City to Nobeoka stops at Takachiho Town. <span style=\"color: #b30505;\">There are four buses daily<\/span>; two are operated by Miyazaki Kotsu and two by Nishitetsu Bus. Departure times from Fukuoka City are 8:05 AM, 10:05 AM, 3:30 PM, and 5:30 PM. Departure times from Takachiho Town to Fukuoka are 8:57 AM, 11:07 AM, 4:37 PM, and 6:37 PM. The one-way fare from Fukuoka City to Takachiho Town varies from 4,700 to 6,580 yen, depending on the season (low season vs. high season). The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miyakoh.co.jp\/express\/gokase.html\" target=\"_blank\">Miyazaki Kotsu Fukuoka~Nobeoka Highway Bus Webpage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nishitetsu.jp\/bus\/highwaybus\/rosen\/gokase\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nishitetsu Bus Fukuoka~Nobeoka Highway Bus Webpage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Bus_03.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Bus_03.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"392\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The bus stop for the highway bus from Fukuoka City to Takachiho Town is the <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Takachiho Bus Center<\/span>. This is about 2 km from Takachiho Gorge, so you will need to take a taxi to reach the gorge.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Highway bus tickets must be reserved online in advance. Payment can be made online by credit card, or at a convenience store or bus station ticket office. Additionally, tickets for the highway bus from Fukuoka City to Takachiho Town can also be purchased on <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/rakuten\/bus\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel<\/a>, which often offers a 5% discount coupon. The discounted price is 3,895 yen, which is cheaper than the online discount price of 4,020 yen on the official website.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=kflIfrAf8hs&amp;offerid=671770&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Ftravel.rakuten.co.jp%252Fbus%252Flist%252F1172.html--hybrid--https%253A%252F%252Ftravel.rakuten.co.jp%252Fbus%252Flist%252F1172.html&amp;subid=&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=11045\" target=\"_blank\">Miyazaki Kotsu Fukuoka~Nobeoka Highway Bus ticket purchase page on Rakuten Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Bus_04.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Bus_04.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"265\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"bus2\" style=\"color: #333300;\">2. Highway Bus from Kumamoto City to Takachiho Town<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The highway bus from Kumamoto City to Nobeoka stops at Takachiho Town. <span style=\"color: #b30505;\">There are two buses daily<\/span>. Departure times from Kumamoto City are 9:11 AM and 3:31 PM. Departure times from Takachiho Town to Kumamoto are 8:42 AM and 4:57 PM. The one-way fare from Kumamoto City to Takachiho Town is 2,700 yen. The journey takes approximately 3 hours.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miyakoh.co.jp\/express\/aso.html\" target=\"_blank\">Miyazaki Kotsu Kumamoto~Nobeoka Highway Bus Webpage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Bus_05.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38977\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Bus_05.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"421\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The bus stop for the highway bus from Kumamoto City to Takachiho Town is the <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Takachiho Bus Center<\/span>. This is about 2 km from Takachiho Gorge, so you will need to take a taxi to reach the gorge.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Highway bus tickets must be reserved online in advance. Payment can be made online by credit card, or at a convenience store or bus station ticket office. Tickets for the highway bus from Kumamoto City to Takachiho Town are not sold on Rakuten Travel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"bus3\" style=\"color: #333300;\">3. Highway Bus from Miyazaki City to Takachiho Town<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The highway bus from Miyazaki City to Takachiho Town <span style=\"color: #b30505;\">only operates on Saturdays, Sundays, and Japanese holidays<\/span>, with just one bus per day. It departs from Miyazaki City at 8:30 AM and returns from Takachiho Town at 3:00 PM. The one-way fare from Miyazaki City to Takachiho Town is 2,550 yen. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. (Note: This route has been suspended since May 7, 2024, with no known date for resumption.)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miyakoh.co.jp\/express\/takachiho.html\" target=\"_blank\">Miyazaki Kotsu Miyazaki~Takachiho Town Highway Bus Webpage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Bus_01.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Bus_01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"391\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The highway bus from Miyazaki City to Takachiho Town has four stops in Takachiho Town: the <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Takachiho Bus Center<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Takachiho Shrine<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Hotel Takachiho Mae<\/span> (in front of Hotel Takachiho), and <span style=\"color: #854300;\">Takachiho Ohashi<\/span> (Takachiho Bridge), which is the final stop. Among these, Takachiho Shrine and Takachiho Bridge are shuttle bus stops for Takachiho Gorge. It is recommended to get off at one of these two stops and transfer to the shuttle bus to reach the gorge.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Highway bus tickets must be reserved online in advance. Payment can be made online by credit card, or at a convenience store or bus station ticket office. Additionally, tickets for the highway bus from Miyazaki City to Takachiho Town can also be purchased on <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/rakuten\/bus\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel<\/a>, which often offers a 5% discount coupon. The discounted price is 2,422.5 yen, which is cheaper than the official website.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=kflIfrAf8hs&amp;offerid=671770&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Ftravel.rakuten.co.jp%252Fbus%252Flist%252F1910.html--hybrid--https%253A%252F%252Ftravel.rakuten.co.jp%252Fbus%252Flist%252F1910.html&amp;subid=&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=11045\" target=\"_blank\">Miyazaki Kotsu Miyazaki~Takachiho Town Highway Bus ticket purchase page on Rakuten Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Bus_02.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/06\/Takachiho-Bus_02.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"265\" \/><\/picture>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #0000ff;\">Related Articles<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/hotel-forza-hakata.html\" target=\"_blank\">[Fukuoka Hotel Recommendation] Hotel Forza Hakata: A Super Convenient and High-Quality Hotel Next to Hakata Station<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/solaria-nishitetsu-hotel.html\" target=\"_blank\">[The Only Hotel in Tenjin Chikagai] Fukuoka Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/kyushu-expressway-pass.html\" target=\"_blank\">Essential for Self-Driving in Kyushu, Japan: Kyushu Expressway Pass ETC Card for Foreign Self-Driving Tourists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/kawachi-wisteria-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\">Kawachi Wisteria Garden: How to Purchase Tickets and Transportation Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/kyushu-road-trip.html\" target=\"_blank\">8-Day Self-Driving Itinerary for Northern Kyushu, Japan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Takachiho Gorge(\u9ad8\u5343\u7a42\u5ce1) is a famous tourist spot in Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, located within Takachiho Town, near the border of Miyazaki, Kumamoto, and Oita prefectures. Because it is situated in the mountains, the terrain around Takachiho Gorge is quite rugged with little flat land, and parking space is limited. Hence, parking is one of the concerns for those driving to visit Takachiho Gorge. So, what parking lots are available around Takachiho Gorge? Where is the best and most convenient place to park with the least walking distance? This article aims to discuss this issue. Additionally, information on highway buses from<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2057,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2056","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japan-travel"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Takachiho Gorge: Attraction Location, Itinerary, Best Parking Spots, and Bus Information - The TravelClassroom<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Takachiho Gorge is a famous tourist spot in Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. As it is located in a mountainous area, the terrain around Takachiho Gorge is quite hilly with limited flat land, and parking space is relatively scarce. 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