Ryokan Shinsen
Takachiho, Japan Location
About the property
A 5-minute drive from the spectacular Takachiho Gorge, Ryokan Shinsen offers rooms with a Japanese-style decor and free Wi-Fi, some of which have open-air baths. It features a concierge, a garden and a souvenir shop. Free parking is available.
Rooms boast a Japanese-style living area with a tatami (woven mat) floor and a low table with seating cushions. Yukata robes and tabi socks are provided, while some rooms have a bathroom completely made from Hinoki cypress wood.
Featuring a beautiful serene Zen garden and typical walkways with pebbles and stepping stones, Shinsen Ryokan offers a soothing and nostalgic Japanese environment. The entire ryokan has tatami (woven mat) floors, and a natural acoustic device welcomes guests with gentle sounds at the entrance of their room.
A Japanese breakfast and a traditional multi-course meal with local seasonal dishes is presented at Tearoom Wabisuke. The dining area has open hearths and seating cushions on the tatami (woven mat) floor, and chairs are available upon request.
Ryokan Shinsen is a 20-minute drive from Takachiho Jinja Shrine, and the sea of clouds at Kunimi-ga-Oka or 'Nirvana in Aso' can be visited a 15-minute drive away.Takachiho Bus Centre is a 10-minute walk away, while Kumamoto Airport is within a 90-minute drive.
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Location
Takachiho, Japan
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Photos, information and travel guides for your stay.
Takachiho is a town in Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2023, the town has an estimated population of 11,065 in 4865 households, and a population density of 47 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 237.54 square kilometres (91.71 sq mi).
One of the most popular attractions in Takachiho is the Takachiho Gorge, a narrow, 100-meter deep gorge carved by the Gokase River. Visitors can rent rowboats and paddle through the gorge, marveling at the towering cliffs and waterfalls. You can also take a walk along the gorge's walking trail, which offers different perspectives of the majestic scenery.
Another must-see in Takachiho is the Amano-Iwato Shrine, which is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. According to legend, Amaterasu hid in a cave here, causing the world to be plunged into darkness. The shrine's main hall is built over the cave and houses a sacred mirror, said to be a symbol of Amaterasu's divine presence.
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