Takaharu

Takaharu lies along the southeastern foothills of the Kirishima Mountains, where a chain of volcanoes rises above the agricultural plain of western Miyazaki Prefecture. The town borders the Kirishima area of Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park, a terrain shaped by volcanic activity, crater lakes, forest and hot springs. Mount Karakuni, the range’s highest summit, reaches 1,700 metres near the prefectural border. Local tradition associates Takaharu with the birthplace of Emperor Jimmu, Japan’s legendary first emperor; Sano Shrine is dedicated to him. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Takaharu and Miyazaki Prefecture.

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