8 Spots in Takachiho Ranging From Luxury Ryokan to Reasonably-Priced Hotels - Perfect for Couples
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Takachiho Miyazaki is known as the ``Sato of the Gods'' and one of the best power spots in Kyushu. There are many places to see, such as Takachiho Gorge, where you can be healed by the magnificent nature, Tenyasu River, where myths remain, and the sacred Amanoiwato Shrine and Takachiho Shrine. If you're going on a special trip as a couple, you'll want to stay at a nice, memorable inn that has a good reputation. We will introduce carefully selected accommodations recommended for couples in Takachiho, including rooms with open-air baths, in-room dining, and reasonable and cost-effective accommodations.
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Takachiho Town, located at the northern tip of Miyazaki, is one of the best power spots in Kyushu and is known as the "Sato of the Gods." The town is dotted with many spots where you can feel the breath of mythology, such as Takachiho Shrine and Amaniwato Shrine, making it a must-see destination for history and shrine lovers. In Takachiho Gorge, where majestic nature remains, you can even get close to the waterfall by rowing boat, allowing you to experience the blessings of nature with your entire body.
If you come to the “land where the gods live”, you want to stay at a nice ryokan, don’t you? You can enjoy the private hot water in the open-air bath of the guest room, or enjoy in-room dining without worrying about others. From luxury ryokan perfect for anniversaries and reward trips to reasonable lodgings, we will introduce carefully selected inns that you want to go to as a couple.
About 3 minutes on foot from Takachiho Public Health Center. "Takachiho Hanareno-yado Kamigakure" is a hideaway-like detached inn surrounded by the great nature of Takachiho. The guest rooms are detached rooms with a total of 8 rooms in 4 buildings. All guest rooms have a motif of flowers, birds and moons, and are arranged in a modern Japanese atmosphere, creating a relaxing and relaxing space.
The beds in the guest rooms are made by Simmons, which is used in luxury hotels around the world. Would you like to experience the ultimate in sleeping comfort? In addition, all rooms are equipped with semi-open-air baths filled with sacred hot water drawn from Tamadare Falls in Takachiho Gorge, so you can enjoy bathing while enjoying the scenery outside. It seems that you can spend an elegant time without being disturbed by anyone.
meal are served at the modern, open-plan designer restaurant, where you can enjoy Takachiho mountain village cuisine made with seasonal seafood and mountain produce. Why not try our Kaiseki cuisine, which is made with plenty of seasonal ingredients, including Takachiho beef steak and the local river delicacies, wild fish. We also have a wide variety of shochu from local breweries that go well with the dishes, so alcohol lovers are sure to be satisfied.
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Takachiho Hanareno-yado Kamigakure
Miyazaki /Takachiho/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 31,900
- address
- 1120-5 Mitai, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki
- access
- About 50 minutes by car from Nobeoka Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
For couples and couples who want to enjoy their time alone, please go to ryokan Shinsen. About 5 minutes by car from Takachiho Bus Center, “ryokan Shinsen” is a onsen ryokan for adults surrounded by the nature of Takachiho. There are a total of 8 guest rooms in the main building, an annex, and a villa, all of which are luxurious spaces wrapped in a Japanese atmosphere.
There are also rooms with open-air baths, so it is recommended for couples who want to enjoy onsen whenever they want. The guest room in the photo is Hanare Waraku, which has a spacious living room and twin bedrooms. From the private open-air bath with the scent of cypress, you can see the Japanese garden and immerse yourself in Japanese atmosphere. Why don't you relax and heal the fatigue of everyday life?
meal Dinner and breakfast are served in a private room with an emphasis on private space. For dinner, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine using rare ingredients such as "Shinsen caviar" raised for eight years in Shiiba Village, which is considered one of the three most mysterious places in Japan, Ozaki beef, Takachiho beef, and more. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of wines carefully selected by the proprietress, who is a certified sommelier, so be sure to enjoy the marriage of wine and food.
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Takachiho Ryokan Shinsen
Miyazaki /Takachiho/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 44,000
- address
- 1127-5 Mitai, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki
- access
- 5 minutes by taxi from Takachiho Bus Center / About 100 minutes by car from Matsubashi IC on the Kyushu Expressway
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
"Solest Takachiho Hotel" has an impressive modern and sophisticated design that blends into Takachiho's magnificent nature. It's a 5-minute walk to Takachiho Shrine and a 20-minute walk to Takachiho Gorge, so you can easily enjoy the nature of Takachiho in a convenient location for sightseeing.
There are four types of guest rooms: Standard Twin, Standard Double, Special Japanese-Western Room A, and Special Japanese-Western Room B. The double room can be used for one night, and you can use the most suitable room according to the scene of your trip and the number of people. In addition to hair dryers, shampoos, conditioners, and humidifiers, Samue is also provided as amenities. In the "special room", you can spend a more comfortable time with Imabari towels and a coffee machine.
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Solest Takachiho Hotel
Miyazaki /Takachiho/City Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 11,000
- address
- 1261-1 Mitai, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki
- access
- ■It takes about 5 minutes on foot to Takachiho Shrine. About 8 minutes on foot from Takachiho Bus Center. About 1 hour by car from Nobeoka Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Unkai no Yado Chigi is recommended for those who say, "I'm happy that it's reasonably priced, but I don't want to compromise." Located about 10 minutes by car from Takachiho Bus Center, this ryokan has 7 rooms with a cozy bath. It is located at the foot of Kunimigaoka, which is famous for the sea of clouds, so it is also recommended as a base for traveling to those who want to see the sea of clouds.
The inside of the hotel has a nostalgic atmosphere where you can feel the warmth and scent of wood. There are 3 types of guest rooms: a 9 tatami Japanese style room, a mount view twin, and a compact twin. Both Japanese-style rooms are filled with the calming scent of rushes and have great views overlooking Takachiho's cityscape and nature, and you can even enjoy the sunrise on sunny days. Let's forget about time and relax while looking at the magnificent nature of Takachiho.
meal will be country cuisine that incorporates plenty of local ingredients and seasonal flavors, including bamboo shoots, chestnuts, shiitake mushrooms, and yuzu grown at the inn. There are many local flavors such as nishime, which has long been a popular hospitality dish in Takachiho, and kappo sake, which is made by splitting green bamboo and pouring sake into it to warm it over a bonfire or hearth. Advance reservations are required to enjoy the scent of green bamboo, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out.
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Sea of Clouds Inn Chigi
Miyazaki /Takachiho/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 11,800
- address
- 404-6 Oshikata, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun Miyazaki
- access
- JR Nobeoka Station Bus Center → 10 minutes by car from Takachiho Bus Center
About 10 minutes by car from Takachiho Station. Hana Ryokan Iwatoya, with its impressive large noren curtain, is an inn located next to Amanoiwato Shrine, where myths live. Flowers are arranged throughout the hotel, including in the guest rooms, giving a soothing feel to visitors. Relax and be healed by the sacred air of Takachiho while touching the beauty of the flowers.
There are three types of guest rooms: Japanese-style rooms with 6 tatami mats and 8 tatami mats, and special rooms. All of them have a relaxing space full of Japanese atmosphere. There is also a bathroom with the scent of cypress, so you can spend a relaxing time. They also offer a free shuttle to the Takachiho no Yokagura, which is held every day at 20:00 at the Kaguraden in the precincts of Takachiho Shrine. Why don't you take a look at the local traditional performing arts that have been designated as important intangible folk cultural properties of the country?
Dinner is a local kaiseki cuisine that focuses on local production for local consumption, including Takachiho's traditional simmered dishes. In addition to the standard course, there is also an upgraded course featuring A5 rank Takachiho beef steak, so it is also recommended for meat lovers. Please enjoy the handmade kaiseki cuisine, which is full of commitment to not using ready-made products as much as possible.
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Hana Ryokan Iwatoya
Miyazaki /Takachiho/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 9,600
- address
- 6332-1 Iwato, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun Miyazaki
- access
- 10 minutes by car from Takachiho Station. / Kyushu Expressway 120 minutes by car from Matsubashi IC. / 80 minutes by car from Kumamoto Airport
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Hotel Shikimi is recommended for those who want to fully enjoy sightseeing in Takachiho. It's about a 5-minute walk from Takachiho Bus Center, and within walking distance of Takachiho Shrine, Aratate Shrine, and the scenic Takachiho Gorge, making it the perfect base for your trip. The guest rooms consist of two buildings: the main building and a separate building. There are a wide variety of guest rooms, including purely Japanese-style rooms in the main building, and Japanese-style and Japanese-Western rooms in the outbuildings, so you can choose one to suit the occasion of your trip and the number of people.
For dinner, you can enjoy a course meal called ``Takachiho Soshoku,'' which incorporates traditional dishes that have been handed down in Takachiho since ancient times, such as simmered rice, and Miyazaki's specialty products. All of the dishes are unique to this place, so you can enjoy a fresh and exciting experience. In addition, the breakfast includes the inn's homemade miso, soba mountain beans, abura miso, and mountain seaweed, all of which are unique and simple.
The hotel has separate large public baths for men and women. The spacious bath where you can stretch your legs and the hot water containing radium will soothe your daily fatigue. You can take a bath from 6:00 to 9:00 in the morning and from 16:00 to 23:00 at night, so you can enjoy bathing both morning and night.
About 5 minutes walk from Takachiho Bus Center. Located within walking distance of Takachiho's ``Amanomai'' and ``Takachiho Shrine,'' Ryojouen Yamazato is an inn with excellent access that is convenient for sightseeing in Takachiho. Because it is located on a hill, the view from the inn is spectacular, and you can experience the magnificent nature of Takachiho.
All 9 guest rooms are Japanese style. A room with a nostalgic and relaxing atmosphere. The accommodation fee is relatively reasonable, starting from 4,500 yen per night, so it is recommended for couples who want to keep their accommodation costs as low as possible. Some rooms have a cypress bath, so you can relax.
Dinner is a Japanese-style meal featuring plenty of seasonal ingredients, including local seafood and mountain produce. We have gourmet foods that are hard to find, such as rainbow trout sashimi, which is said to be a mythical fish, hamburgers made with Takachiho beef, a famous local specialty, and nishime, a traditional Takachiho dish. Why not try it with Kapposake, which has been popular in Takachiho for a long time?
Official details
Ryojouen Yamazato
Miyazaki / Takachiho / B&B
- hotel fee
- JPY from 13,200
- address
- 729-44 Mitai, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki
- access
- Miyazaki Kotsu 5 minute walk from Takachiho office
ryokan Yamatoya, which has been in business for over 100 years, is a cozy inn run by a couple. Renewed in June 2021, a large public bath was set up on the first floor, and Japanese and Western rooms were added to make it more comfortable and relaxing. Because it is located in the center of Takachiho, it is also close to "Takachiho Shrine" and "Takachiho Gorge", making it a convenient location for sightseeing. It's about a 5-minute walk from the Takachiho Bus Center, so it's easy to access.
All rooms are Japanese-Western style rooms with beds. There are four types, ranging from 6 tatami mats to 15 tatami mats, and are ideal for accommodating 1 to 4 people. The 10 tatami twin room offers the best of both worlds: tatami flooring and a comfortable bed, so you can spend a comfortable time here. After relaxing in your room, head to the large public bath that was newly built in 2021. Forget about time and relax.
For dinner, you can enjoy a simple course meal featuring wild vegetables and river fish from the Takachiho region. The main dish is Takachiho beef steak and sukiyaki, and ``Kariboshinabe'' is also a popular dish that has been passed down from generation to generation.This dish is made by tofu and local chicken topped with grated yam and cheese. is a special delicacy that is hard to find in the city. Enjoy its melt-in-your-mouth texture to your heart's content.
Official details
ryokan Yamatoya
Miyazaki /Takachiho/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 15,000
- address
- Miyazaki 1148, Mitai, Takachiho-cho, Nishi-usuki-gun
- access
- 5 minute walk from Takachiho Bus Center, 1 hour drive from Nobeoka Station (via Route 218), 1.5 hour drive from Kumamoto Airport (via Route 57-325)
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Takachiho is home to many myths and legends, and is an area filled with a sacred atmosphere that has earned it the title of Kyushu's most powerful power spot. If you're a working couple, feel tired lately, and want to spend some time alone in a different place than usual, why not take the plunge and go on a trip to recharge your energy?