Spots in Miyazaki Area

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Saitobaru Archeological Museum of Miyazaki Prefecture

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyazaki Pref. Saitoshi Miyake Saito Hara west 5670

A museum located in the Saitobaru Tomb Area, a collection of some of Japan’s oldest tombs. Now a designated Special Historic Landmark Park, the area is dotted with over 300 tombs. The museum displays artefacts from the tombs and visitors can learn about the formation of the geography of southern Kyushu and the mysteries of the tombs from a diverse array of materials. The Ancient Life Interactive Center’s hands on exhibits, where visitors can ake a hands-on class about making haniwa and dogu clay figures, is particularly popular. From the third-floor restaurant, you can enjoy a cup of tea while gazing out over the Saitobaru Tomb Area, famed for its seasonal blossoms, particularly its cherries in spring.
Yard

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyazaki Pref. Miyakonojoushi Mutachou 22-10

This club is located in the Muta-cho neighborhood, one of the principal bar districts of the city of Miyakonojo. It frequently sponsors live performances by DJs, bands, dancers and other artists in a variety of genres and other club-wide events, making it a popular venue for a lively crowd of clubbers.
Chikkoen Park

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Pref. Nichinanshi Hoshikura 5556-2

A five-minute walk from JR Obi Station. This area is located in the center of Nichinan Daiichi Park. The park is a renowned destination for cherry blossoms, and each year from late March to early April, some 1,000 Yoshino cherries come into beautiful bloom on the grounds. There's also a Japanese garden which is a recreation of one which existed in the distant Momoyama period, and a bronze statue of Komura Jutaro, a man who was born to a low level samurai family in Obi Domain and who later became a diplomate, making such achievements as the signing of the Treaty of Portsmouth. Visitors can stroll the grounds while listening to the calls of wild birds. The park also has a multipurpose ground and other sports facilities.
Kanegahama Beach

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyazaki Pref. Hyugashi Hiraiwa 2338-1

This sandy beach is located approximately a three-minute walk from the Kanegahama bus stop. Known as a great surfing spot visited by surfers from inside and outside the prefecture, there are many sightings of famous celebrities. The biggest attraction is that you can enjoy surfing throughout the year, so several competitions are held there. It is also said to be the birthplace of surfing in Kyushu. You can swim for the month from late July to late August, and besides facilities such as showers and lockers, there is also an inn and campground nearby.
Sun Beach Hitotsuba

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Shimbeppuchou Maehama 1400-16

Sun Beach Hitotsuba, which is the only artificial beach in Miyazaki Prefecture, is located around 10 minutes' drive from JR Miyazaki Station, or can also be reached by taking the Hitotsuba Toll Road; the Beach is immediately adjacent to the Marina-mae Exit. The beach is divided into two zones: North Beach and South Beach. South Beach has gentle waves and is suitable for families with small children. North Beach is a dedicated area for marine sports such as stand-up paddle-boarding and sea-kayaking, and for beach volleyball. North Beach also has an area for barbecues; spaces for having a barbecue can be booked at the Beach Office, which also sells and rents out barbecue equipment.
Aya Dyeing and Weaving Studio

Life / Living / Hospital

Miyazaki Pref. Higashimorokatagunayachou Kitamata 4186

This clothing goods studio produces kimonos using mostly Okinawan splashed pattern weaving techniques. The “naturally fermented ash indigo dyeing” studio is one of the largest nationally, and is also designated as an intangible cultural property of Aya Town. Visitors can inspect the workshop and, with reservations in advance, experience the craft of indigo dyeing as well. Kimonos, clothes, shawls and so on are also produced at the studio.
Japanese Spiny Lobster Cuisine, Yoshiki

4.0

8 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Tachibanadorinishi 2-1-3

This is a seafood restaurant where guests can enjoy fresh spiny lobster fished in Miyazaki all year-round. The lobster is fresh and the meat plump which can be enjoyed raw in a dish called ‘Ise-ebi Ikizukuri’, or a generous lobster portion boldly extending over the sides of the dish served on a bowl of rice. Miyazaki beef and chicken dishes are also available.

208/04/02 家人と旅行で訪問、昼食。家人初めての宮崎なので伊勢海老を食べさせたかったけど宮崎の日月曜日の旅行は鬼門。だーれもいない。店定休。ランチは安くて美味しいけど夜に来たかったなぁ。奥に100円/時間のコインパあります。
Ippei Sushi

4.0

42 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Matsuyama 1-8-8

This sushi restaurant is known as the birthplace of the “Lettuce Roll” which is also the beginning of salad rolls and sushi rolls. The original flavor of the innovative combination of vinegar rice, shrimp and lettuce, and an original mayonnaise sauce is popular. In addition to sushi, the restaurant offers a large variety of set meals including sashimi and tempura.

My wife and I were visiting Miyazaki and Ippei Sush was recommended by our hotel. We ordered the famous lettuce wrap and it was very good and interesting and we order many other types of fish (no...
Epurontei

Gourmet / Alcohol

Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Uchiumi 7493

This seafood restaurant is located in Miyazaki city. Seafood cuisine such as shrimp fried set meals, spiny lobster sashimi, and seafood on rice bowls are available for you to taste while overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Accommodation facilities are also available making it a great place to use as a base to explore the tourist spots of the Nichinan Coast while enjoying the beauty of the changing seasons.
Suisen

Gourmet / Alcohol

Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Hiroshima 2-11-3

This is a restaurant offering local cuisine where you can taste fresh, locally produced grilled chicken thigh and chicken nanban (crispy chicken with a sweet and sour sauce). Chicken gizzard is also popular for its crispy texture refreshing taste, and goes well with local sake. The restaurant is popular with both sightseers and business travelers and its convenience to Miyazaki Station.
Drink Stand Palm

Gourmet / Alcohol

Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Akae Miyazaki Bougainvillea Airport 1F

This drink stand is located in Miyazaki Airport. In addition to a wide variety of fruit juices, soft serve ice cream is also available. In particular, juice and soft cream made from mature ripe mango grown in Miyazaki Prefecture are popular. Many tourists visiting Miyazaki enjoy them.
Misai Shokuzen Furushima

4.0

1 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Miyazaki Pref. Higashimorokatagunayachou Kitamata 2363

This is a shojin vegetarian restaurant where you can enjoy an uncommonly large menu for a shojin restaurant offering dishes made from carefully selected vegetables. Seasonal vegetables are used for the meals which change monthly. Desserts and drinks are included in the set meal. The motto of the restaurant is to provide freshly prepared rice, so reservations in advance are required.

精進料理にありがちな地味さとはまったく無縁のレストランです。絵本に出てくるような雰囲気の外観でゆったりとした時間が流れています。お料理はどれもびっくりするような素材と見た目です。味も優しいお味です。こちらでいただいたノンアルコールの白ワインは、全然ジュースっぽさがなく、とても美味しかったです。
FUKUTOMI Farm Garden Aya

Gourmet / Alcohol

Miyazaki Pref. Higashimorokatagunayachou Kitamata 1423-2

This café is located in the town of Aya, in Higashimorokata County. Visitors can enjoy the main dish on the menu which is a salad made of fresh vegetables picked in Aya that morning and pasta. They also offer bread and sweets made from home-grown rice flour. The sweets use 100% rice flour and the menu also includes roll cakes and chiffon cakes.
Kojima Island

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Kushima-shi

Kojima Island is a famous uninhabited island in Kushima City. The island is inhabited by Japanese macaques which were designated a natural monument in 1934. Visitors can go to the island and sightseeing boats depart from the Ishinami Coast. The island houses the “Field Museum Kojima Park” and visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ishinami Coast.
Limited Express Umisachi-Yamasachi

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Prefecture Miyazaki City JR Miyazaki Station-Miyazaki Prefecture Nichinan City JR Nango Station

This sightseeing train runs between Miyazaki City and Nichinan City. The special express train connects Miyazaki Station to Nango Station and goes via the Nippo Main Line and Nichinan Line. Operations began in 2009 and the train runs one return trip a day on Saturdays, public holidays and during long holidays such as in the spring, summer and winter vacations. In addition to the service counter in the train, food and drink made from special prefectural products such as mango caramel and ice cream are also available.
Kanematsu Honen Shrine

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Pref. Ebinoshi Kurishita 757-10

"“Honen”, known as a heavy drinker of shochu Japanese liquor and strong Buddhism power is enshrined at this shrine. It is also known as “Shochu Honen” or “Ichigon Saa”. The shrine is visited by many worshipers and large festivals are held every spring and autumn equinox. During the ""Kanematsu Honen Festival"", drum dances and other local folk entertainment are performed."
Shichifukutokuju board

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Mitai 667 Arachidate Shrine grounds

"A wooden board located on the grounds of Aratate Shrine which legend says will grant your wish if you make it with all your heart while firmly rapping the wooden boardseven times. A well-known mystical ""power spot,"" the wooden board is believed in particular to aid in the improvement of performing arts abilities and in finding luck in love and marriage. There are several other wooden boards hanging nearby, and visitors can walk the grounds while rapping them and making wishes."
Misaki-jinja Shrine

Travel / Tourism

Kasama City, Miyazaki Prefecture

This shrine is located at the very end of Cape Toi and is said to have been established in 708. It is worshipped by those in the fishing and shipping industries and is known as the god of marriage and safety at sea. The shrine is located in a precipitous cliff, and the surrounding area is a natural forest of cycads, designated nationally as a special natural monument.
Amaterasu no Kakure Café

Gourmet / Alcohol

Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Iwato 1082-21

At this café in Takachiho Town, Nishiusuki County visitors can enjoy coffee served in Takachiho pottery mugs and homemade steamed bread etc. while overlooking Iwatogawa River Gorge. Other dishes such as warm noodles topped with soy sauce flavored Takachiho beef and hearty Takachiho beef dog can also be enjoyed.
Sakurambo Juice Stand

Gourmet / Alcohol

Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Tachibanadorihigashi 3-4-12 Miyazaki Yamagataya New Building BF

This juice stand is located in Miyazaki City. It is operated by a fruit shop and visitors can taste 100% fresh juice and fresh fruit in season. Visitors can enjoy a “mixed juice” of mandarin oranges, apples and pineapples, a green juice of kale and apples, or fruit parfait.

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Miyazaki Areas

An unmissable highlight of Kyushu, Miyazaki prefecture satisfies nature lovers with its dramatic gorges cut out of rugged cliffs, leading into waterfalls and beaches of green-blue water popular among surfers. Takachiho Gorge in the north of the prefecture tells a tale of centuries-old Japanese mythology in a fantastic setting, allowing visitors to explore the waters by boat before heading up to the cave at the Awano Iwato Shrine, where the sun goddess was said to have hidden, plunging the world into darkness.