Prefecture guide
Miyazaki
宮崎県
Sunny south-eastern Kyushu of palm-lined coast, Takachiho Gorge, myth-filled shrines and chicken nanban.
Alerts in Miyazaki now
- Plain Area of Southern Region 南部平野部Heavy rain warning
Advisories (minor): Thunder, High waves, Landslide, Heavy rain
For information only. It may be late or wrong; check the official source before you decide.
JMA warnings for MiyazakiAlerts for all of JapanWhat the labels mean
- places to see
- 23
- town guide
- 1
- protected local foods
- 3
- traditional crafts
- 2
- Japan Heritage stories
- 2
Map of Miyazaki
Tap a pin to see the place, or a town name for its guide. You can switch on places to eat and stay too.
Places to see in Miyazaki
Mochida Kofun Cluster
持田古墳群An ancient burial mound in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
Chibatake Kofun
千畑古墳An ancient burial mound in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
Myokoku-ji Garden
妙国寺庭園A garden in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
Sorinbaru Memorial Tower
宗麟原供養塔An observation tower in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
Joshinzuka Kofun
常心塚古墳An ancient burial mound in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
- Miyazaki City
Ikime Kofun Cluster
生目古墳群An ancient burial mound in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
- Miyazaki City
Hasugaike Kofun Cluster
蓮ヶ池古墳群An ancient burial mound in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
Takanabe-cho Historical Museum
高鍋町歴史総合資料館A museum in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
Omi-jinjya
大御神社A Shinto shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
Aya Castle
綾城A castle in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
- Miyazaki City
Kota Shrine
巨田神社A Shinto shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
Mikado Shrine
神門神社A Shinto shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
Town guides in Miyazaki
The towns with the most to see, each with its own guide.
Taste of Miyazaki
Foods whose names are protected in Japan. If the label carries the name, it really comes from here.
Traditional crafts of Miyazaki
Officially recognised crafts that are still made by hand. A good place to start when you look for souvenirs.
Weather in Kagoshima this week
Today
24 Oct
Cloudy
High 29°CLow 24°C
Sun
25 Oct
Cloudy
High 30°CLow 25°C
Rain 80%
Mon
26 Oct
Cloudy
High 28°CLow 22°C
Rain 70%
Tue
27 Oct
Cloudy
High 27°CLow 19°C
Rain 30%
Warm: T-shirts and breathable clothes, plus a light layer for air-conditioned trains and shops.
Explore by interest
Japan Heritage stories
Local history told as a route you can follow, with the places that go with it.
Good to know
- Takachiho is far from Miyazaki city and closer to Kumamoto and Aso by road.
- Rowing boats in Takachiho Gorge are popular and fill up fast in holiday seasons.
- Udo Jingu is a shrine built inside a sea cave.
Questions travellers ask
How do I get to Miyazaki?
Flying is easiest: Miyazaki Airport has daily flights from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Okinawa. Highway buses run from Fukuoka, and buses and express trains connect Miyazaki City with Kagoshima.
What is there to see in Miyazaki?
Takachiho Gorge and its 17-meter Manai Falls, with yokagura dance at Takachiho Shrine at night; Aoshima, a small island shrine ringed by wave-shaped rocks; surf beaches along the Nichinan coast; and volcanic crater hikes on the Ebino Plateau.
What should I eat in Miyazaki?
Miyazaki beef, so good that other regions buy its calves, and summer mangoes. Try hiyajiru, a cold miso soup over rice for hot days, and sweet potato shochu.
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