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Nichinan / Kushima

Category

Roadside Station Nango

4.0

98 Reviews

Transportation

Miyazaki Pref. Nichinanshi Nangouchounienami 3220-24

This is a roadside station in Nichinan City. Located in a central area of the Nichinan Coast Quasi-National Park, it provides tourist information regarding Miyazaki, sells special local products and also includes a restaurant. Locally grown fruit such as mango and a variety of citrus are also available for purchase. A limited number of the “mango roll”, with its mango scent, is also available. The restaurant offering a menu using Mediterranean vegetables is also popular.

マンゴーソフトを食べたくて寄りました。ソフトクリームの部分は同じでマンゴー果肉とマンゴーソースがかかったパフェがあったのでそちらを注文。冬の時期だったからかマンゴー果肉が凍っていて微妙でした。
Udo-jingu Shrine

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Pref. Nichinanshi Miyaura 3232

This shrine is inside a cave in the side of a cliff facing Hyuganada. It is dedicated to Ugayafukiaezu no Mikoto, the father of Emperor Jimmu, and it is believed to bring people together in romance. The main shrine contains a “reiseki kameishi” (magical turtle stone), and it is said that if you can successfully toss an “undama” (lucky stone) into one of its holes, your wish will come true.
Sunmesse Nichinan

4.0

28 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyazaki Nichinan-shi Miyaura 2650

As the day was bright and sunny and the sky bright blue this sight looked very beautiful. Stunning statues overlooking the sea and facing their Easter Island counterparts. Theres a bit of modern art...
Cape Toi Lighthouse

4.0

32 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Pref. Kushimashi Ono Toi Cape 80-2

This is a lighthouse which was constructed in 1929 and lies at the southernmost tip of Miyazaki Prefecture, which leaves a strong impression amid the blue sea with its white chalk walls. There are splendid views to be had from atop the 255-meter-high cliff, and tours inside are also available.

景色がきれいなところです。都井岬まで来たらここまで来てほしいです。ここでも野生の馬が現れます。登れる灯台は珍しいみたいなので堪能していただけたらと思います。入場料がとられますが、維持費のために惜しまないようしたほうがいいと思います。
Obi Castle Ruins

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Pref. Nichinanshi Obi 10-1-2

These are the ruins of Obi Castle, which served as the residence of the Ito family, lords of the Obi Domain, for the 280 years from 1588 to the early Meiji period. Currently, you can see many things that have been reconstructed and restored in the Showa period (1926-1989) such as the Ote-mon gate and the Edo period (1603-1868) Matsuo-no-Maru residence. In addition, the Obi Castle History Museum is on the premises and exhibits many items and historical materials related to successive lords and their retainers. Besides the Komura Memorial Hall and Merchant Museum, it offers common tickets that can also be used for other paid facilities nearby the castle. It is free to explore the castle ruins.
Cape Toi

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Pref. Kushimashi Ono Ozaki

A small peninsula on which Japanese horses, also known as Misaki horses, graze. The horses leisurely feed on the peninsula’s grasses against a backdrop of gently rolling green hills and the blue sea, creating a beautiful and tranquil scene. The lighthouse standing on the tip of the peninsula is the southernmost lighthouse in Miyazaki Prefecture. The only lighthouse which can be entered and viewed by tourists in Kyushu, it also serves as viewing platform from which visitors can get a sweeping view of the surrounding gentle ocean.
Futo Beach

4.0

11 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyazaki Nichinan-shi Futo 1734

"This swimming beach is located a 30-minute drive south of Horikiri Pass. A continuous stretch of white sands and white rest houses, the coast has even been selected for inclusion in the Selection of Best 100 Beach list. The beach is also situated close to such tourism destinations as Udo Jingu Shrine and Sunmesse Nichinan, and features such as fan palms growing along its length engender a south seas atmosphere. As the beach's waves are gentle, it's a great place for families with small children to play. Additionally, there's a ""seaborne marine pool"" created by square floats joined together on the surface of the ocean off the beach."

ちゃんぽんがめっちゃおいしー！店主さんとも仲良くなってサーフガイドしてもらいました！ますちゃん！来年もよろしくねー^_^
Portside Station Meitsu

3.5

46 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Miyazaki Pref. Nichinanshi Nangouchounakamura Otsu 4862-9

This product shop is directly managed by the fishing co-op in “Meitsu Port” in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture. Visitors can purchase seasonal fresh seafood caught in the port famous for pole-fished bonito as well as processed products. There is also a restaurant offering seafood cuisine such as pan seared Nichinan pole-fished bonito on a box of rice which visitors can taste as they sear the fresh bonito fish.

特選刺身定食1580円価格と内容が合っているとは思います個人的には鯖の刺身とマグロの胃袋の煮物が美味しかったです接客は明るく元気です
Shochu Dojo (Sakuranosato Shuzo Co., Ltd.)

4.5

3 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Nichinan-shi Kitagocho Gonohara Ko 888-banchi

"This shochu ""dojo"" adjoins the breweries of Inoue-Syuzo and Sakuranosato-Syuzou. The dojo was opened with the aim of passing on the techniques of authentic shochu, a traditional industry in southern Kyushu. The dojo is a reproduction of a Meiji/Taisho period brewery and is made of Obi cedar, once a local specialty product. The dojo engages in the production of shochu year-round, making it possible for visitors to view the production process whenever they visit. Visitors can also participate in a shochu-making activity and blend together six varieties of shochu as they see fit to produce a one-of-a-kind, original shochu (advance reservation required)."

It was a great experience to see how sochu is made and to have an endless supply of all the varieties (looked like about 50) on hand to sample, with what seemed to be small bottomless cups. For the...
Izakibana park

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyazaki Nichinan-shi

This park is located on a peninsula three kilometers south on National Route 220 from the urban area of Aburatsu. The park is lush with subtropical plants and its grounds offer a view of the majestic natural beauty of the Pacific Ocean directly beyond. Because it takes around 10 minutes of walking along a path to reach the park's observatory, not many people stop here for sightseeing, but the splendor of the scenery visible from Izakibana is beyond repute. Hibiscuses have been planted on the grounds and great orange tip butterflies are also raised in the park.
Obi Castle Historical Museum

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Pref. Nichinanshi Obi 10

This museum of history located on the site of the ruins of the Obi castle can be entered with an admission fee. The museum displays about 220 valuable items such as historical items related to the Obi clan, the armor and swords of Ito Suketaka and Yamada Munemasa, warlords from the Warring States period, including those donated by the Ito family. The museum is visited by many tourists from both home and abroad.
Obi Jokamachi

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Nichinan-shi Obi 4-2-20
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.
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.
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.
Shibushiwan Umi no Eki Iruka Land

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Kushima-shi Takamatsu 1481-3

This theme park playland is in Kushima City. It is the only facility in Kyushu where visitors can swim with dolphins. Apart from dolphins, visitors can also get up close to sea turtles and small animals. Also, entry into the seafood market and restaurant offering fresh seafood fish caught in Shibushi Bay is free of charge. It is a popular tourist destination.
Italia Ristorante GEN

Gourmet / Alcohol

Miyazaki Pref. Nichinanshi Iwasaki 2-4-5

This Italian restaurant, located in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, serves a variety of dishes such as pasta and creative cuisine that make use of local ingredients. There is an open kitchen in the restaurant, and the chef can listen to your requests as your meal is prepared. The restaurant is open for lunch and many people, mainly local, dine here.
Hotel J’s Nichinan Resort

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Miyazaki Pref. Nichinanshi Kitagouchougounohara Akane 2821-1

This hot spring accommodation facility is located in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture. It is a “sodium hydrogen carbonate - chloride hot spring”, said to be effective in treating nerve pain and fatigue. Guests can overlook the rich natural environment from the spacious public bath, and enjoy the beautiful starry sky and scenery changing with each season from the outdoor bath. The facility also includes a sauna, a bedrock bath, and reservable private baths. Day use is also possible.
Nichinan Tempuku Baseball Stadium

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyazaki Nichinan-shi Tenpuku 2-10

A five minute walk from Aburatsu Station on the JR Nichinan Line. This baseball stadium is located inside Tempuku Sports Park in Nichinan City. The stadium has served as the training campground for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp professional baseball team since 1963. In addition to being used for spring and fall training camps, the stadium is also used by the Miyazaki Phoenix League, one of Japan's leagues for training young players to potentially play in the pros one day. Visitors can catch the training camps for free from the viewing stands. Nearby facilities include an indoor multipurpose sports ground, pitching training ground, and sub ground.
Marine Viewer Nango

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Pref. Nichinanshi Nangouchoukatagami 134-54

This is a semi-submersible sightseeing boat departing from Tonoura port, and through the glass bottom one can see a mass of beautiful coral reefs and multicolored tropical fish. On top, one can experience feeding sea birds. The sight of black kites swooping down to get their food is something to behold. The trip lasts around 45 minutes, with more departures on Sundays, public holidays, summer holidays and New Year’s holidays.

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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.