Takachiho Gorge in Takachiho, Japan

Takachiho Gorge in Takachiho, Japan

According to Japanese legend, Takachiho Gorge located in Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture in Kyushu is the place where the deity of Heaven Ninigi-no-mikoto descended to earth to establish the line of Japanese emperors. Although it shares that claim with Mount Takachiho-no-mine in Kirishima National Park, the Gorge itself has become well-know for its stunning scenery. The Gorge was formed around 100,000 years ago when Mount Aso, a nearby active volcan…