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A sun-drenched southern paradise where mythology and nature intertwine. Takachiho Gorge, Aoshima, superb mangoes, and local chicken are all highlights.

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Gourmet🗾 All seasons

Miyakonojo Pork

From Miyakonojo, Japan top livestock producer, brand pork brimming with savory sweetness.

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Takachiho Beef

Black wagyu raised in the land of myth, its oleic rich marbling melting on the tongue.

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Lettuce Maki Sushi Roll

Shrimp and lettuce rolled with mayonnaise, the original salad roll born at a Miyazaki City

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Obiten Fish Cake

Fish paste kneaded with tofu and brown sugar, a lightly sweet fried cake from the Obi cast

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Fully Ripe Mango Taiyo no Tamago

The pinnacle of Miyazaki mango, tree ripened until it drops naturally with sugar over fift

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Nikumaki Onigiri

Rice wrapped in sweet savory glazed pork, a handy local specialty born in Miyazaki City.

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Hiyajiru Chilled Soup Over Rice

Grilled miso and fish stock served cold over hot barley rice, a summer staple of Miyazaki.

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Charcoal Grilled Jidori Chicken

Blackened over roaring charcoal, Miyazaki jitokko chicken releases deep savory flavor with

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Nobeoka Karamen

A fiery red soup clings to chewy buckwheat noodles in this soul food born in Nobeoka.

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Chicken Nanban

A crispy fried chicken bathed in sweet vinegar and tartar sauce, born in Nobeoka and belov

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Aya Onsen

A spa inn embraced by the evergreen forest of Aya, with a great bath overlooking a clear s

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Yamada Onsen

A beloved local spring at the foot of Kirishima, its silky beauty waters enjoyed to the fu

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Gokuraku Onsen

A spring at an inn steeped in Showa nostalgia below Kirishima, where a bath carved from a

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Takachiho Onsen

A panoramic spring on the heights of a land of myth, enjoyed with clear mountain waters an

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Shosenkyu Onsen

A bathing hall embraced by pine forest at Seagaia, offering resort bathing in waters rich

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Aoshima Onsen

A seaside resort spa facing a subtropical island, where silky waters mark a slow southern

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Kitagou Onsen

A spa hamlet embraced by the deep green valleys of Nichinan, prized for its soft clear wat

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Shiratori Onsen

A spring on the slopes toward Ebino Kogen linked to Saigo Takamori, famed for its natural

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Ebino Kogen Onsen

A mountain spring on a plateau twelve hundred meters high, savored with crisp air and view

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Kyomachi Onsen

A retro spa town steaming in the Ebino basin, where gentle beauty waters ease away the fat

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Sunmesse Nichinan and Cape Toi Southern Drive Course

From reproduction Moai on a seaside hill to Cape Toi where wild horses graze at Miyazakis

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Obi Castle Town Stroll Model Course

Called the Little Kyoto of Kyushu, Obi invites a leisurely walk from its restored gate thr

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Miyazaki City Myth Tour Miyazaki Jingu and Heiwadai Park

From Miyazaki Jingu honoring the first emperor to Heiwadai Park with its Haniwa Garden and

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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

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Takachiho Gorge and Takachiho Shrine Half Day Model Course

From the columnar cliffs and Manai Falls of Takachiho Gorge to the ancient Takachiho Shrin

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Seasonal Picks

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。

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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。

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Seasonal Picks🌸 Spring

Miyazaki Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Miyazaki. Spring sakura viewing guide

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Gourmet☀️ Summer

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

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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

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Miyazaki Food Guide: Chicken Nanban, Charcoal Chicken & Hiyajiru

Miyazaki gave the world chicken nanban. Discover the jidori charcoal chicken, cold hiyajir

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Morotsuka Village Mountain Cycling: Cycling Through Remote Kyushu Highlands

Morotsuka Village, deep in the Kyushu Mountains, is famous for log-cultivated shiitake mus

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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

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Miyazaki City Beaches: Subtropical Resort for Surfers and Travelers

Miyazaki's coastal resorts feature Phoenix palm-lined beaches, the famous Oni no Sentakuit

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Obi Castle Town: The "Little Kyoto of Kyushu"

Obi, the "Little Kyoto of Kyushu," preserves samurai residences and castle ruins from the

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Ebino Eco Museum: Volcanic Highlands and Nature Learning in Kirishima

Ebino Highlands on the Miyazaki side of Kirishima features volcanic crater lakes, spring a

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Miyazaki Jingu: The Grand Shrine Dedicated to Emperor Jimmu

Miyazaki Jingu is dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, Japan's legendary first emperor. Its vast an

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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

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Miyakonojo Shochu Culture: Home of Kyushu's Premium Potato Shochu

Miyakonojo, home of Kirishima Shuzo (makers of Kuro Kirishima), is Japan's shochu capital

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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

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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-

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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

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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

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Seasonal Picks🌸 Spring

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

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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

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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

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Festival/Event☀️ Summer

Miyazaki Summer Festivals: Shrine Rites and Mythology Celebrations

Miyazaki's summer festivals center on Shinto kagura dances rooted in Japanese mythology. T

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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

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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

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Miyazaki Onsen: Hot Springs Near the Coast and Southern Highlands

Miyazaki's hot springs range from coastal Aoshima resorts to sulfuric highland springs nea

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Seasonal Picks❄️ Winter

Miyazaki Winter Seafood: Spiny Lobster and Fresh Catches from Fishing Villages

Miyazaki winters bring spiny lobster season on the Hyuganada coast, alongside the acclaime

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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