Takachiho Gorge

Picked up our hire car about lunchtime. Goodness it’s a shame we’ve only got it for two days so much paperwork to go through. Now to get ourselves out of Kumamoto. Thank goodness for google maps on our phones, and luckily the traffic is fairly light today.

We are going to see Takachiho Gorge only about 70 klms away but it took us a good hour and a half to get there. It is a gorgeous area and very popular with the tourist buses. Here’s a warning for anyone travelling in Japan. Go sightseeing in the morning the afternoons get very busy.Read more