Visited in early summer, and from the entrance all the way to the gorge, everything was lush and green. Super soothing.
The walking path was easy too, so it was a really comfortable way to get close to nature.
The columnar volcanic rock formations had a unique kind of beauty, and we were lucky to get great weather.
It was a little hot, but seeing the scenery in the sunlight with my own eyes was even more beautiful than in the photos.
Takachiho Gorge | Review by Wen
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Sakitsu Church
Sakitsu is a peaceful fishing village now, but this “hidden Christians’ village” survived the era of persecutions. Sakitsu Church is at the center of the village with a Gothic-style tower standing tall.
A gorgeous Gothic-style church stands among the simple homes of this rustic fishing village.
The architectural details are delicate and beautiful, and it bears witness to the area's history of faith.
It was built with a mix of reinforced concrete and wood because of limited funds at the time, which actually became one of its unique highlights. -
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Amakusa Kaisen Kura
Located at the northern tip of Shimoshima, the largest island in the Amakusa archipelago, this popular complex offers dolphin watching in some of Kumamoto’s clearest waters along with dining options that let you fully enjoy local seafood.
I had the grilled live abalone set at Amakusa Kaisen Kura, and it was incredibly fresh and delicious. It was simply cooked over charcoal, and with just a little sauce, it tasted amazing.
The grilled fish really surprised me with how good it was. Even after going back to Taiwan, I still kind of miss that fish QQ
The shop also sells lots of items and has plushie prize draws, so you can try your luck and take home a cute souvenir doll. -
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Nabegataki Park
With a drop of Approx. 10 m and a width of Approx. 20 m, this wide waterfall captivates visitors with its enveloping sound of water and its beautiful, transparent veil-like appearance.
The way the sunlight filters through the branches and mist is absolutely beautiful! It was also super cool and refreshing even on a hot summer day. The coolest part is that you can walk behind the waterfall. This place is basically photogenic from every angle... no matter where we went, every shot turned out great.
Just be careful because it can get slippery. There are wooden walking sticks available at the entrance to the trail, and using one on the way down to the waterfall feels a lot safer. -
