Yes, it took 3 hours to get to Takachiho Gorge and another 3 hours back. We pitied the bus driver who had to drive 6 hours (with a 2-hr rest in between trips) that day. I wonder if he does this every day or every other day?
We, on the other hand had many views of Mt Aso from a different perspective and a safe ride up into the mountains. The tourist office was helpful with maps and directions and we started off downhill, at first on a straight road, and then on a winding road down into the gorge. We were glad to get off the road which was busy with cars and tour buses, and get on to the track next to the gorge. It was as beautiful as the pictures advertising this wonder of nature. Many boats were in the gorge. I had thought we could have done that too, but I was not keen to row the boat!
We did not look forward to walking all the way up to the town again, but it turned out not to be too strenuous.
We reached Kumamoto after sunset of a long day.
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