Miyazaki II

The rain had started to pick up as we made our way to Miyazaki's Takachiho Gorge but it wasn't about to dampen our spirits, or for me and Chloe at least. Lisa told us that she would rather rest and conserve her energy rather than get wet and walk a long time to see the gorge.

Chloe and I set off while the rain was still a light drizzle, though it would occasionally shower us with a heavier downpour. Still, it wasn't too bad, in fact, I found it to be quite relaxing and it added a lot to the mood. When we finally got to the gorge, we first passed through some ponds with some of the biggest fish I've laid my eyes on.

The gorge itself was every bit as magnificent as we saw in the pictures. The boats added a bit of romance to it, but the waterfall is easily the star of the show. Even with the cloud and rain, the turquoise waters still shined through. We went from one end of the gorge to the other, making sure we got both sides of the scenery. I asked Chloe if she was satisfied, and with a resounding yes, we went back up. I told Lisa we were heading back and she said she moved to a different parking area. I told her that we were still going to check out the shrine and she was free to join us.

Chloe and I went inside a cedar forest towards Takachiho Shrine. She remarked how beautifully placed Shinto shrines always were as they were often situated on the lap of nature. After we finished, we went back once again towards the gorge, but to the new parking lot this time, only to find out that Lisa also went to see the gorge. We waited for her as the rain started to pick up even more. We wondered if she bought an umbrella but knowing Lisa, she probably just winged it. I was right as she came towards us soaking wet, well as long as she got to see it as well, everyone's happy, right?

It was time to head back to Kumamoto but not before dropping by Shiraito no Taki, another waterfall as if the one today wasn't enough.Read more