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[Miyazaki] Takachiho

[Miyazaki] Takachiho Gorge 💡Access: Car 💡Tourist Spots: Takachiho Gorge, Amanokahara, Nabegataki \We recommend that you make a reservation in advance for Takachiho Gorge rental boats/ →Reservations open at 9am two weeks before the desired reservation date. We recommend that you make a reservation as soon as reservations open (^^) If you purchase tickets on the day, it says that there are only a few tickets left and the waiting time is about 5 hours (・・;) 💡Meals & Restaurants: Imakin Shokudo \We recommend coming in the evening as the waiting time is short/ The waiting time during peak lunch time is said to be a few hours. I came here around 3pm on my way back from Takachiho Gorge, and the waiting time was about 30 minutes. I wandered around the nearby candy stores and general stores, and it was soon my turn.
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