Takachiho, in Miyazaki-prefecture

Takachiho is located in the south is Aso and offers dynamic nature Takachiho Gorge.

The gorge has been created by volcanic activity of Aso for many years.

The V-shaped narrow and deep gorge formed by columnar joins is made by erosion

due to water flow of the Gokase river over many years.

In addition, here is the birthplace of Japanese mythology.

It is the supposed site of legend where Amaterasu, the Shrine

Sun Goddess, disturbed by her brother’s cruel pranks, hid herself in a cave, prompting

the other gods and goddesses to try and lure her out.

Umagase, in Hyuga, Miyazaki-prefecture

Exciting scenery created by raging wave of Hyuga Sea. The coastline here is a ria coastline,

marked by intricate waterways sandwiched between cliffs. The cliffs here are 70m high and

the waves’ splashing against them is an enchanting sight.

The bare rock faces of the cliffs have given way to columnar joints, which are formed when

magma from a volcanic eruption cools and hardens. The source of the name “Umagase” is

thought to come from the fact that the rocks here are similar in colour to horses.

Your wishes come true here. The Cruz Sea is an area of ocean that appears to have a

cross in it when viewed from an observatory.

This cape is known as a ria coast; the “cross shape” was created by the narrow terrain

here being eroded by rivers, resulting in a cross-shaped sea route.

Because the cross-shape looks similar to the Japanese kanji character 叶 (meaning “to

grant a wish”) it is commonly said that if you make a wish here it will be granted.

Sakura-jima Island is the symbol of Kagoshima.
The smoke and steam rises almost every day from the active volcano Minamidake.

Formerly an island, it became connected with the Osumi Peninsula in 1914 when

lava from its summit closed the channel between the two.

Sakura-jima Ferry connects Kagoshima-city and Sakurajima in 15 minutes and is

operated for 24 hours.

Japan’s largest Biotope. The Paradise of creatures made over the year in the waste disposal

site. 237 kind of birds including circus spinouts listed on the Japan’s endangered species

and 284 kind of vegetation have been confirmed in the Biotope of 41 hectares.