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  • Devil’s Washboard
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    Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Aoshima
    These are strangely shaped rocks in wavelike formation surrounding Miyazaki Prefecture’s small island of Aoshima. These appeared above the water’s surface due to changes in the undersea rock’s geological features, and their present appearance is a result of erosion from the ocean water. At low tide visitors can enjoy a view of the approximately eight-kilometer shoreline from Aoshima Island to Kinchaku Island in the south. The area was designated a National Natural Monument in 1934.
    Devil’s Washboard image
  • Nichinan Coast
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    Miyazaki Prefecture Nichinan City Miyazaki City Kasama City etc
    A coastline area stretching from southern Miyazaki Prefecture to the mouth of Kimotsuki River on the west side of Shibushi Bay in Kagoshima Prefecture. Officially designated Nichinan Kaigan Quasi-National Park, the area is known for the beautiful, picturesque scenery of its coastline and ocean. Rich in variation, the coastline was a top honeymoon destination from the mid-60s to the mid-70s. The coast is also a popular scenic driving destination.
    Nichinan Coast image
  • Aoshima Island
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    Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Aoshima
    "This small island, 1.5 kilometers in circumference, has been designated a National Natural Monument and is also purported to be the place where the Japanese legend known as Umisachi-Yamasachi took place. The Aoshima Jinja shrine, surrounded by an unusual rock formation known as the ""Devil's Washboard,"" is dedicated to the gods Hikohohodemi-no-Mikoto, Toyotama-hime-no-Mikoto, and Shiozutsu-no-Okami. The shrine is popular because it is believed to bring good luck in finding love and marriage. The island is a beautiful, untouched natural haven lush with spermatophyte and pteridophyte plants."
    Aoshima Island image
  • Horikiri Pass
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    Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Oriuzako
    A spot along the Nichinan Coast from which you can view the Devil’s Washboard (a Natural Monument) and the grandeur of the Pacific Ocean. The green of the phoenix trees and the blue of the ocean create a beautiful contrast in this picturesque expanse reminiscent of the south seas.
    Horikiri Pass image
  • Kisakihama Beach
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    Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Kumano
    A beach located in Miyazaki City. Stretching towards the island of Aoshima, the two to three-kilometer-long beach is known for its silky smooth sands. Because of its frequent good waves and convenient accessibility from the airport and city center, it is also a top surfing destination frequented by large numbers of surfers from across the prefecture and the country, and many international competitions are held here. Several resort hotels are also located in the area.
    Kisakihama Beach image
  • Misogi Pond
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    Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi Awakigaharacho
    "A pond within ""Awakigahara Forest Park Citizen's Forest"" along Prefectural Route 11 in Yabo, Awakigahara-cho Town, Miyazaki City. In Japanese mythology, it is considered to be the place where Izanagi-no-Mikoto-the god of country creation-removed impurities after returning from the land of the dead, and is also called ""Misogi-ike"". It is known as a great place for water lilies, and you can see yellow flowers floating in the pond during the summer season."
  • Sumiyoshi Kaigan
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    Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi Shioji
  • Mt.Wanitsuka
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    Miyazaki
  • Kaedakeikoku
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    Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi Kagamizu
  • Wanituka Valley
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    Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Tanochoukou
  • Washing rock of demon
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    Miyazaki Prefecture
  • Hae Cape
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    Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi Uchiumi
  • Mt.Asajinno
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    Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi
  • Mt.Maebira
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    Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi
  • Mt.Nagahana
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    Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi
  • Mt.Arahira
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    Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi
  • Mt.Tsubaki
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    Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi
  • Utsuratani
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    Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi
  • Kaichigotani
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    Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi
  • Otonogoshi
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    Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi
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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.

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