Takachiho Gorge (高千穂峡) Nestled in the center of the Kyushu mountains (northwestern part of the Miyazaki Prefecture) lies the Takachiho Gorge. “Takachiho” roughly translates to “thousand rice ears at the peak”. FacebookTwitterPinterestRedditTumblrEmail Related posts: Life in Japan – Kyushu in Black & White Life in Japan – Inyoseki Fertility Shrine Life in Japan – Kirishima Volcano Life in Japan – Kobayashi Graveyard