[Miyazaki] A mysterious healing trip in Takachiho. 7 recommended ryokan for couples

Stress and fatigue accumulate from being busy with work and housework every day. Even if you go on a date with your boyfriend to find some relief, you may be fed up with a life like that, since it's a concrete jungle full of man-made things. Why not visit the mystical land of Takachiho in Miyazaki with your beloved boyfriend to heal your exhausted body and mind and get some energy for the next day?

Takachiho is one of the most famous power spots in Japan. It is said that Takachiho is the place where Ninigi-no-Mikoto, the grandson of Amaterasu Omikami, who appears in Japanese mythology, descended to earth. Walk with your partner along the footpath of Takachiho Gorge, which has a connection to the myth, or visit Takachiho Shrine, famous for the "Couple Cedars," which are two cedar trunks joined together. Here are some recommended ryokan for couples in Takachiho.

About an hour by bus from Nobeoka Station. Located in a corner of the mysterious town of Takachiho, this inn is a detached-style inn with 4 buildings and a total of 8 rooms. It has a sense of privacy, making it perfect for spending time with your loved one. Spending time in a traditional Japanese-modern room with an irori hearth and fireplace will give you an extraordinary experience that you would never normally get to experience. This is a relaxing inn that inherits the desire to be "a second home for our guests."

All of the guest rooms at this inn are separate, so you can spend time here without worrying about other guests. The room in the picture is a Japanese-Western style room called "Yamabuki" that comes with an open-air bath. Relax and unwind in this spacious room, forgetting about your busy schedule. There is an open-air bath in addition to the indoor bath, so you can make the most of your time alone together.

The baths in the guest rooms are not onsen, but they are blessed with water that is holy water drawn from the Tamatare Falls in Takachiho Gorge. Stay in a room with an open-air bath, relax in the bath together, and enjoy the view of Takachiho's natural surroundings while chatting away all sorts of things.

For dinner, you can enjoy mountain village cuisine with seasonal flavors from the local Takachiho area. The menu is packed with Takachiho flavors that can only be found here, such as steaks made from Takachiho beef, Japan's top brand of beef that won the Prime Minister's Award, and fresh river fish called yamame, which only lives in clear streams. Enjoy the delicious food with him.

It's about an hour by taxi from Nobeoka Station. This inn is right next to the famous power spot, Amanoiwato Shrine. You can forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend some time quietly in a mystical space. After visiting Amanoiwato Shrine with your partner, you can relax and enjoy a stay in your room with a refreshing feeling.

As the name "Hana ryokan" suggests, flowers are displayed throughout the inn. This photo shows the inn's most luxurious room. Surrounded by soft light, enjoy the tranquility and atmosphere that can only be found at an inn in the mountains. Escape from your daily routine and spend some quality time together in the tranquility.

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For dinner, you can choose from two courses. If you've come all the way to Takachiho, we recommend the upgraded course "Eat everything Takachiho! Course with Iwato-ya's proud Takachiho beef." Not only can you enjoy udon noodles made with ancient rice grown in the climate of the Takachiho region and the traditional hospitality dish "Nishime," you can also taste stone-grilled "Takachiho beef" that melts in your mouth.

The Amanoiwato Shrine next to the inn is a shrine that conveys the legend of the Amanoiwato, written in the Japanese mythology of the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, to the present day. It is known as one of Japan's leading power spots, so it would be nice to enjoy a leisurely stroll together in the mystical atmosphere. Walking about 500m along the promenade, you will reach Amanoyasukawara, where the gods are said to have gathered to discuss how to open the Amanoiwato. Enjoy the fantastical scenery of many stacked stones.

It takes about an hour and a half by taxi from Kumamoto Airport. Located in the center of Takachiho Town, this inn is a historic ryokan that has been in operation since 1918. It cherishes its rural charm and has a nostalgic, simple atmosphere. You will receive sincere hospitality from the mostly female staff, so you can forget about your busy daily life and spend some relaxing time here.

The room is neither too large nor too small, making it perfect for a couple to spend time together. The renovation means that the bathroom and fixtures are new and clean, but there is still a nostalgic, old-fashioned charm to it. After getting plenty of healing from Takachiho's power spots, relax in this room.

The inn serves a variety of handmade country dishes made with local ingredients from Takachiho Town. Depending on the season, you can enjoy A4-grade Miyazaki beef steaks as part of the steak plan, rice cooked with rare ancient rice, and dried yam and mushroom hotpot. There are many dishes that are hard to find in the city. Enjoy these new dishes and create precious memories together.

Located in the center of Takachiho Town, this inn is about a 15-minute taxi ride from Kunimigaoka Observatory, famous for its sea of clouds. If conditions are right, you can see a beautiful sea of clouds between mid-September and late November, when the mornings and evenings are chilly. Come and see the fantastic view together in the clear air before dawn.

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It takes about two hours by express bus from Kumamoto Airport. This inn with 6 rooms is located on a small hill in Takachiho Town and is a wonderful place where you can enjoy carefully selected wines and French home cooking. You can experience an extraordinary experience as if you have entered a picture book. Come and spend a relaxing time together in this photogenic world.

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There are six guest rooms, each with its own unique design. For couples, we recommend the rooms with private terraces. There are garden chairs on the terrace, so why not enjoy tea time together while gazing at the Takachiho mountains?

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At this inn, you can enjoy French-style home cooking made with seasonal locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy Takachiho Beef, a brand of beef raised in the fresh water and rich nature of Takachiho, and a sorbet made from Hebesu, a citrus fruit the size of a sudachi and a specialty of Takachiho. Toast with a glass of carefully selected wine to brighten up your wonderful evening together.

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This inn is so photogenic that you'll want to take pictures everywhere. The restaurant in particular has an extraordinary atmosphere, as if you were in a long-established French bistro, even though you're in Japan. Enjoy the wonderful space along with the view of the garden, which feels in harmony with nature.

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It takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes by taxi from Miyazaki Airport. Located on a hilltop in the center of Takachiho Town, this inn is a long-established ryokan blessed with an environment where you can walk to the surrounding tourist sites. It is a quiet, purely Japanese-style ryokan, so it is recommended for couples who want to enjoy a relaxing adult trip.

The room is very simple, without any extraneous decorations or furnishings. However, because it is a space free of unnecessary things, you will feel each other's presence more strongly.

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At this inn, you can enjoy a Japanese meal filled with plenty of local ingredients. There are plenty of dishes you can only get here, such as rainbow trout sashimi, which is hard to find in the city, and hamburger steak made from Takachiho beef, Japan's number one brand of beef. Enjoy the delicious food while sipping on Kappo Sake, which can only be found in Takachiho.

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About a 12-minute walk from the inn is Takachiho Shrine, which has more than 1,200 years of history. At Takachiho Shrine, the Takachiho Night Kagura is dedicated every day to express gratitude to the local deity. There is an admission fee, but the sight of the Kagura dance dedicated to the deity amidst the bonfire is worth seeing. Come and spend a mystical time together.

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About an hour's bus ride from Nobeoka Station, this inn is located at the foot of Kunimigaoka in Takachiho Town, famous for its sea of clouds. It is a quiet inn surrounded by nature in all four seasons. It is a small, unadorned yet nostalgic space with only seven rooms, where you can relax with your partner while feeling the warmth of the wood, and your daily fatigue will slowly melt away.

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The guest rooms, where you can feel the warmth of wood that is unique to the countryside, are spacious and perfect for a couple to spend time together. Even just lying on the tatami mats together and enjoying a casual conversation will give you a sense of being out of the ordinary. From the large windows, you can see the Takachiho mountains, where it is said the gods descended.

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At this inn, you can enjoy simple, home-style cuisine that focuses on locally produced and locally consumed ingredients. In addition to Takachiho Beef, the number one brand of beef in Japan that represents Takachiho Town, you should also try the specialty "Nishime," a dish that is one of the hospitality dishes in the Takachiho region. Split a bamboo, pour in sake, and drink it warm over a bonfire or hearth. Enjoy the specialty "Kappozake" for two.

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There are separate baths for men and women, but if you are a couple, we recommend the family bath (fee required, limited to one group per day, advance reservation required). Relax and warm up with your loved one in the stone and cypress bath. After the bath, it would be nice to have a relaxing chat in front of the hearth in the shared space.

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It's about an hour by taxi from Nobeoka Station. Located a little way from the center of Takachiho, this inn is in a quiet environment surrounded by rice fields. It's the perfect place to spend some time relaxing with your partner, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Please enjoy the nostalgic, homey atmosphere.

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The simple yet clean Japanese-style rooms are just the right size for two people to spend time together. Some rooms have a bathroom and toilet, but why not try using the shared indoor bath? You can rent it out for free during off-peak hours, so you can relax in the large bathtub with your partner.

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The biggest attraction of this inn is the food. They carefully select the "tastiest ingredients of the day" and serve them in the most delicious way possible. The river fish, freshly pulled from the fish tank, is so fresh you can eat it as sashimi. There are also many ingredients that are hard to find in the city, such as locally grown vegetables, mushrooms, and wild plants. Enjoy the carefully prepared dishes and talk about your travel memories.

Takachiho Gorge, a designated national scenic spot and natural monument, is a must-see tourist spot located about a 10-minute taxi ride away. The cliffs, formed by pyroclastic flows that erupted from Mt. Aso cooling and solidifying, and then eroding, are truly works of art created by nature. If you are visiting as a couple, we recommend that you try renting a boat (fee required). Take turns rowing the oars as you adventure through the mysterious valley.

Are you tired of being shaken around by trains every day, surrounded by the sounds of crowds and tall buildings? You unconsciously accumulate stress and lose motivation to do anything. If that sounds like you, then you should visit Takachiho with your beloved. Enjoy the mysteries of nature that you can never see in the city, and savor the food that can only be eaten here, and spend a relaxing holiday together.