Had a quick one-night stop at Nobeoka for Takachiho gorge. This hotel was convenient for both travelling by train (1-minute walk from JR station) and by the buses for the gorge (5-minute walk for the bus stop).
As an added bonus, the hotel was quite nice. The room was clean and had the essentials: yukatas, kettle, fridge and a comfortable bed. And a surprisingly nice bathroom! The view from window wasn’t the nicest, but I didn’t mind after the trip to Takachiho.