📝 Articles about Miyazaki
Miyakonojo Pork
From Miyakonojo, Japan top livestock producer, brand pork brimming with savory sweetness.…
Takachiho Beef
Black wagyu raised in the land of myth, its oleic rich marbling melting on the tongue.…
Lettuce Maki Sushi Roll
Shrimp and lettuce rolled with mayonnaise, the original salad roll born at a Miyazaki City…
Obiten Fish Cake
Fish paste kneaded with tofu and brown sugar, a lightly sweet fried cake from the Obi cast…
Fully Ripe Mango Taiyo no Tamago
The pinnacle of Miyazaki mango, tree ripened until it drops naturally with sugar over fift…
Nikumaki Onigiri
Rice wrapped in sweet savory glazed pork, a handy local specialty born in Miyazaki City.…
Hiyajiru Chilled Soup Over Rice
Grilled miso and fish stock served cold over hot barley rice, a summer staple of Miyazaki.…
Charcoal Grilled Jidori Chicken
Blackened over roaring charcoal, Miyazaki jitokko chicken releases deep savory flavor with…
Nobeoka Karamen
A fiery red soup clings to chewy buckwheat noodles in this soul food born in Nobeoka.…
Chicken Nanban
A crispy fried chicken bathed in sweet vinegar and tartar sauce, born in Nobeoka and belov…
Aya Onsen
A spa inn embraced by the evergreen forest of Aya, with a great bath overlooking a clear s…
Yamada Onsen
A beloved local spring at the foot of Kirishima, its silky beauty waters enjoyed to the fu…
Gokuraku Onsen
A spring at an inn steeped in Showa nostalgia below Kirishima, where a bath carved from a …
Takachiho Onsen
A panoramic spring on the heights of a land of myth, enjoyed with clear mountain waters an…
Shosenkyu Onsen
A bathing hall embraced by pine forest at Seagaia, offering resort bathing in waters rich …
Aoshima Onsen
A seaside resort spa facing a subtropical island, where silky waters mark a slow southern …
Kitagou Onsen
A spa hamlet embraced by the deep green valleys of Nichinan, prized for its soft clear wat…
Shiratori Onsen
A spring on the slopes toward Ebino Kogen linked to Saigo Takamori, famed for its natural …
Ebino Kogen Onsen
A mountain spring on a plateau twelve hundred meters high, savored with crisp air and view…
Kyomachi Onsen
A retro spa town steaming in the Ebino basin, where gentle beauty waters ease away the fat…
Sunmesse Nichinan and Cape Toi Southern Drive Course
From reproduction Moai on a seaside hill to Cape Toi where wild horses graze at Miyazakis …
Obi Castle Town Stroll Model Course
Called the Little Kyoto of Kyushu, Obi invites a leisurely walk from its restored gate thr…
Miyazaki City Myth Tour Miyazaki Jingu and Heiwadai Park
From Miyazaki Jingu honoring the first emperor to Heiwadai Park with its Haniwa Garden and…
Aoshima Udo Jingu and Nichinan Coast Drive Course
From Aoshima Shrine ringed by wave-cut rock to Udo Jingu enshrined in a seaside cave, this…
Takachiho Gorge and Takachiho Shrine Half Day Model Course
From the columnar cliffs and Manai Falls of Takachiho Gorge to the ancient Takachiho Shrin…
Komamiya Shrine: A Nichinan Power Spot at the Boyhood Palace Site of Emperor Jimmu
Near the coast of Nichinan, Komamiya Shrine marks a palace site where Emperor Jimmu is sai…
Yatogi Falls: A Top 100 Waterfall Power Spot of Mount Suzu with an Emperor Legend
Hanging in a valley of Mount Suzu, Yatogi Falls is a 73 meter cascade said to be where Emp…
Omi Shrine: The Ise of Hyuga, a Dragon Power Spot on Columnar Rock
Built on columnar rock overlooking the open sea, Omi Shrine is an old shrine called the Is…
Hayakawa Shrine: A One Wish Power Spot of Saito with Dragon Faith in the Valley
Set in a mountain valley, Hayakawa Shrine is an old shrine said to grant a single wish. Wi…
Hiki Shrine: An Old Power Spot of Kijo Where a Baekje Royal Legend Lives On
In the town of Kijo, Hiki Shrine honors a royal of Baekje who crossed the sea. Within a pr…
Shiromi Shrine: A Remote Power Spot of Saito Where Traditional Kagura Lives On
With Mount Tatsufusa as its sacred body, Shiromi Shrine sits deep in a mountain village of…
Shiratori Shrine: An Old Power Spot at the Foot of Ebino Kogen for Exam Success
On the mountain road toward Ebino Kogen, Shiratori Shrine is an old shrine from the Heian …
Ikime Shrine: The Ikime-sama Power Spot of Miyazaki Linked to Eye Healing
Affectionately called the Ikime-sama of Hyuga, Ikime Shrine is an old shrine long known fo…
Sekinoo Falls: A Nature Power Spot of Miyakonojo with a World Class Pothole Field
Chosen as one of Japan top 100 waterfalls, Sekinoo Falls flows above a world class field o…
Kushifuru Shrine: A Quiet Power Spot of the Heavenly Descent Myth in Takachiho
Tucked into the hills of Takachiho, Kushifuru Shrine is an ancient shrine said to mark the…
Miyazaki Winter Travel 2026: Takachiho Gorge, Aoshima & Cape Toi
宮崎の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。高千穂峡・青島・都井岬など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Miyazaki Autumn Foliage 2026: Takachiho Gorge, Laurel Forest & Mt. Sobo
宮崎の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。高千穂峡・綾の照葉樹林・祖母山など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Miyazaki Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Miyazaki. Spring sakura viewing guide …
Miyazaki Local Gourmet Guide: Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken
Discover Miyazaki''s unique local cuisine including 地鶏炭火焼き. A food lover''s guide to the b…
Rainy Day in Miyazaki: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Miyazaki! Discover top indoor attractions including 宮崎科学技術館…
Miyazaki Food Guide: Chicken Nanban, Charcoal Chicken & Hiyajiru
Miyazaki gave the world chicken nanban. Discover the jidori charcoal chicken, cold hiyajir…
Morotsuka Village Mountain Cycling: Cycling Through Remote Kyushu Highlands
Morotsuka Village, deep in the Kyushu Mountains, is famous for log-cultivated shiitake mus…
Miyazaki City Modern Architecture: Showa-era Architectural Heritage from Postwar Reconstruction
Miyazaki City's postwar urban planning created the iconic Phoenix-lined Tachibana Street a…
Miyazaki City Beaches: Subtropical Resort for Surfers and Travelers
Miyazaki's coastal resorts feature Phoenix palm-lined beaches, the famous Oni no Sentakuit…
Obi Castle Town: The "Little Kyoto of Kyushu"
Obi, the "Little Kyoto of Kyushu," preserves samurai residences and castle ruins from the …
Ebino Eco Museum: Volcanic Highlands and Nature Learning in Kirishima
Ebino Highlands on the Miyazaki side of Kirishima features volcanic crater lakes, spring a…
Miyazaki Jingu: The Grand Shrine Dedicated to Emperor Jimmu
Miyazaki Jingu is dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, Japan's legendary first emperor. Its vast an…
Nishimera Village: Mountain Village at the Headwaters of the Gokase River
Nishimera Village, a remote settlement of under 500 people, offers crystal-clear rivers, k…
Miyakonojo Shochu Culture: Home of Kyushu's Premium Potato Shochu
Miyakonojo, home of Kirishima Shuzo (makers of Kuro Kirishima), is Japan's shochu capital …
Hyuga Cape and Umagase: Spectacular Cliffs and Emerald Sea Views
Umagase cliffs rise 70m above the emerald Hyuganada Sea near Hyuga City. The dramatic colu…
Miyazaki Jidori Chicken: The Art of Charcoal-Grilled Local Chicken
Miyazaki's Jidori charcoal-grilled chicken, made from the native Jitokko breed, is a must-…
Miyazaki Mango Experience: Tasting Sun-Ripened Mangoes at the Source
Miyazaki is Japan's top mango-producing prefecture. The "Sun Egg" brand mangoes, which fal…
Amano Iwato Shrine: Sacred Cave of the Sun Goddess in Japanese Mythology
Amano Iwato Shrine marks the cave where the sun goddess Amaterasu hid in Japanese mytholog…
Spring in Miyazaki: Poppies at Ikoma Highlands and Cherry Blossom Spots
Miyazaki's spring highlights include one million poppies at Ikoma Highlands against a Kiri…
Miyazaki Night Sky: Stargazing at Dark Sky Spots Along the Coast and Highlands
Miyazaki's low light pollution in highland areas like Takachiho and Ebino makes for specta…
Nobeoka Dams and Gorges: Tracing the Headwaters of the Gokase River
Nobeoka's Tenkaake Bridge was once Asia's tallest road bridge at 143m above the Gokase Riv…
Miyazaki Summer Festivals: Shrine Rites and Mythology Celebrations
Miyazaki's summer festivals center on Shinto kagura dances rooted in Japanese mythology. T…
Saito-bara Ancient Tumuli: Walking Through Kyushu's Largest Burial Mound Park
Saito-bara Ancient Tumuli, one of Japan's largest burial mound clusters with 311 mounds, a…
Udo Jingu and Nichinan Coast Drive: Cliffside Shrines and Scenic Coastal Routes
The Nichinan Coast drive south from Miyazaki City strings together Aoshima, Udo Jingu shri…
Miyazaki Onsen: Hot Springs Near the Coast and Southern Highlands
Miyazaki's hot springs range from coastal Aoshima resorts to sulfuric highland springs nea…
Miyazaki Winter Seafood: Spiny Lobster and Fresh Catches from Fishing Villages
Miyazaki winters bring spiny lobster season on the Hyuganada coast, alongside the acclaime…
Takachiho Gorge — The Breathtaking Ravine of Japan's Mythological Heartland
Row through the dramatic Takachiho Gorge, a sacred ravine carved by the Gokase River throu…
Aoshima Shrine and Cactus Park — Miyazaki's Classic Tropical Power Spots
Visit Aoshima Shrine on a tiny island surrounded by "devil's washboard" rock formations an…
Ebino Kogen Spring Scenery — A Volcanic Plateau Painted in Miyama Kirishima Azaleas
Hike the Ebino Kogen plateau in late spring when the volcanic landscape blazes with vivid …
Udo Shrine — The Sacred Cave Shrine of the Sea on a Sheer Cliff
Visit the dramatic Udo Shrine, carved into a seaside cave on Miyazaki's Nichinan coast, a …
Tsuno Shrine — The Ichinomiya of Hyuga Province, Ancient Shrine of Matchmaking
Visit Tsuno Shrine, the ichinomiya of Hyuga Province in Miyazaki, a revered sanctuary for …
Nichinan Coast and Sun Messe Nichinan — Moai Statues and Pacific Ocean Views
Discover Sun Messe Nichinan on the Nichinan Coast, home to authentic Moai reproductions fr…