Aoshima

Aoshima is a small island with a perimeter of around 1.5km. On the island, you can enjoy subtropical plants of many different colors. Aoshima shrine is a prestigious shrine which is dedicated to gods of traffic safety, safe voyage, safe delivery at birth and matchmaking for couples. The shrine is a…

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Nichinan Coast

An area which can't be missed if you want to enjoy southern Kyushu. A coastline rich in nature from its unique land structure with a culture and diversity found only here. The 120 km stretch is designated as a national park, with the unique rock formations of the Oni-no-sentakuita(Devil's washb…

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Aya Biosphere Reserves

The lifestyle in Aya town which aims to pass on the blessings of nature to the next generation, by protecting the abundant ecosystem and vast variety of species found here has been recognized worldwide. The evergreen broadleaf forest preserved here is the biggest of its kind in Japan and can be…

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Takanabe Wetland

Takanabe wetland which has an East and West section, can be explored by a walkway connected by Tonbo-no-hashi (dragonfly bridge). It is a quiet and relaxing place where you can see a wide variety of dragonflies including the Hatcho Dragonfly which is the smallest of Japan's domestic dragonflies. …

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Kawaminami Wetland

This long and thin marshland of 3.3ha surrounded by a cedar forest, was designated as a National Nature Heritage site by the Japanese government in 1974. The marshland is formed by abundant underground water coming from the Osuzu mountain and you can enjoy a wide range of plant life unique to m…

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Mt.Osuzu / Yatogi falls

Osuzu mountain is included in the top 200 mountains of Japan. The numerous waterfalls found along Amacha valley, Bou Valley and Yatogi Valley located at the top of the Nanuki River, is the only waterfall area designated as a scenic spot by the Japanese government. The Yatogi Waterfall which is …

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Saitobaru Burial Mounds

This location surrounded by nature is home to 323 ancient burial mounds. It is said that these mounds were made around 1700 years ago during the Kofun-era of Japan. It was designated as a special historical site by the Japanese government in 1952. In spring, you can enjoy over 2000 cherry bloss…

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Miyakoh Botanic Garden (Miyazaki Public Subtropical Botanic Garden)

Aoshima boasts a botanical garden that radiates a tropical atmosphere. You can enjoy subtropical flowers and trees that grow naturally in Aoshima such as Livistona (Biro), Jacaranda, and Bougainvillea, which is also the name of Miyazaki’s Airport. There are also greenhouses with fruit trees such as…

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Miyazaki-jingu Shrine

Myth, the legendary person who is said to be the first Japanese emperor, Emperor Jinmu is a god of deity. It is familiar to people such as worship prayers, shrine visits and wedding ceremonies. The Miyazaki Shrine festival to be held in late October every year is called "Mr. Jinmu" and is loved…

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Heiwadai Park

Approximately 400 replicas of pottery extracted from various parts of Japan on excavated embankments and various facial expressions were installed, including "Haniwa garden" which makes you feel the ancient wind, a promenade in natural forest, Athletic square is in place. It is also the starting po…

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Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Nature and History

Exhibition rooms such as natural history, history, folklore are complete. In the private house, there were many private houses with distinctive architectural style in the prefecture once, so you can relocate and restore the four distinctive private houses, you can catch a glimpse of the former resi…

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Saitobaru Archaeological Museum

This is one of the largest special historical sites in Japan of more than 58 ha in Saitobaru Burial Mounds. Here, from the beginning of Jomon Culture to the formation of an ancient tomb, features of an exhibition room can be enjoyed while learning along the story. You can soak in the world of arche…

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Aya Castle

About 1331 to 1334, Aya Castle that is said to have been built by a vassal of Takauji Ashikaga, Hosokawa Koshiroyoshikado. In the Muromachi era, Aya castle played an important role in the world of war. Currently it is possible to look around the castle as a historical museum, and swords of Kunih…

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Florante Miyazaki

Urban park loved as world-prominent "promotion base of flower city development". Various events are held every season such as special flower beds where locomotives made with flowers can be enjoyed in spring and fall, lanterns of 7000 lights in the summer, "Miyazaki Gourmet and Lantern Night" in the…

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Awakigahara Forest Park

Located on the Hitotsuba coastline facing the sea of Hyuga, most of the park is covered by a pine forest. There are walkways winding their way through the pine forest and along the parkway with a length of 4.2km, where you can enjoy taking a walk, running or cycling. There are also famous locations…

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Kijo Picture Book Village

A facility where 16,000 picture books are stored, surrounded by the mountains of Kijo. There are not only picture books from all around the world but concerts and events where you can get in touch with nature like rice making experiences and camps. This is a relatively unknown spot, where you can e…

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Ogawasakugoya Village

A good old landscape of Japan remains, a place famous as "Tōgen Genji of Heisei" famous for Mera mountain. Nature that you would like to take pictures with cameras, such as rivers and bridges, flowers blooming in the mountains, centered on buildings where residents have been staying as farm work…

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Yunomiya Zaronbai Plum Garden

Plum tree which is a national natural treasure.Originally one plum was plum, 80 plants over a long period of time, it became a very large plum forest of 1000 square meters. Branches grew like crawling along the ground, giving a mysterious atmosphere. It is now known as one of Miyazaki's premier…

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Hokedake Park

A leisure facility in Kunitomi Town surrounded by national and town-owned forests. Within the facility grounds, you can enjoy fishing, mountain climbing, gardens and playgrounds. There are also sports facilities such as tennis courts, a putter golf course and even a grass skiing course. There are c…

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Takachiho Gorge

A famous location where you can hire a rowboat and get up close to the Manai waterfall which has been selected in the top 100 waterfalls of Japan. In the mythology of Japan, this lake didn't have any water. It is said that the water flowing out from a seed of water planted here, became the source o…

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Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

A location surrounded by forest, in a place with little flat ground, there is a history of the people living here developing their own traditional farming methods. From planting Pine trees for lumber and a traditional style of slash-and-burn farming, to growing grains and tea on terrace style paddo…

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Sobo, Katamuki and Okue Biosphere Reserve

This eco-park is situated on both sides of the border of Miyazaki and Oita prefecture, where the contrast of gentle rolling ridges and steep mountain terrain can be found. From Okue mountain which is popular with advanced climbers, to gorges which reflect the colors of autumn leaves. You can en…

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Mimitsu Historical District

This area was once a very vibrant area and called "Mimitsu-sengen (Mimitsu of a thousand buildings)". It was the base for cultural exchange and commerce with Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. The unique point about this area, is that aspects of Kyoto and Osaka architecture is incorporated into the buildin…

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Cape Hyuga

This ria coastline with a length of 5 km is located on the southern tip of the Nippokaigan-kokutei Park. The "Umagase" with its rough rocky surface, was named because it looks like a horses back from above. At the end of the walk way, you are greeted with a mind blowing panorama from the Hyuga-misa…

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Large ginkgo observation deck (Rice Terraces of Sennin)

The name Sennin's rice terrace originates from the majestic view which "looks like it is floating in the sky and home to Sennin (Mythical beings of Japan)". The terrace is a true Japanese sight to behold, with a sea of clouds covering it in the mornings and rice plants glowing golden in the aut…

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Amano Yasukawara

This large cave is where all the gods and goddesses are said to have gathered to discuss what to do when the world was plunged into darkness by Amaterasu-Oomikami who controls the sun. This happened because Amaterasu-Oomikami hid in a cave after being enraged by her brother Susano-ono-Mikoto ba…

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Village of Stone Walls Togawa

A quiet settlement of 7 houses, nestled in the mountains along the Hinokage river. This village has a long history, but it is said that no one knows the exact history of this place. The only record of history in this village, are the old stories passed down through generations and words carved in t…

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Kiritachigoe

In the first ever national civil war of Japan between Genji and Heishi, the remaining members of the defeated house of Heishi are said to have used this path to escape to Shiiba Village. This area is abundant with bird life and high altitude plant life with many Rhododendron and a primeval fore…

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Takachiho Shrine

The main hall was rebuilt in 1778 and designated as a national important cultural property in 2004. This is the main hall that represents Kyushu. The iron-built komainu (guardian dogs) guarding the shrine are said to have been dedicated by Minamoto no Yoritomo in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), an…

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Tsurutomi Traditional House

It is a nationally designated important cultural property of Shiiba Village, one of the three most unexplored areas in Japan, and is characterized by its unique type. It is said to have been built about 300 years ago because of the construction techniques. The stage is set in the tragic love bet…

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Kunimigaoka

A magnificent spot renowned as one of the most famous places in the clouds of Miyazaki. It is a legendary hill that the grandson of the Emperor Jinmu, the first Emperor of Japan, · Tatei Watts Nomikoto, was killed by Kyushu and was visiting the country. The world from the altitude of 513 m is f…

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Shiiba folk entertainment Museum

A museum introducing rituals, customs, folk culture, Heike Fraternity legend etc inherited to Shiiba village through exhibitions such as photographs and festival tools. As folk arts of Kyushu and the Asian region are taken up, it is a recommended spot for those who want to enjoy the culture and …

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West Shosoin

Architecture of Misato-cho imitating the Shosoin in Nara.This building is made of natural cypress with age 400 to 500 years. You can also visit the area that is the same as the real one, and is genuine and private. Since the treasures of Baekje royalty and treasures of national treasure are stored,…

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Nippo Coast Quasi-National Park

Rias style coastal area from Oita prefecture Saganoseki peninsula to Hyuga city Misato coast.Along the coastline there are many viewing spots, beaches and camping grounds. You can meet spots that you can enjoy just by driving. In addition, there is Okuragahama Beach, one of Miyazaki's leading su…

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Biro-Jima Island

Birou island and it's tall cliffs were created by volcanic activity in the area. The island was named Birou because of the many Birou trees which used to cover the island. Many birds live on Birou Island. Among these many birds, the Japanese Murrelet is the most famous and Birou Island is the large…

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Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park

One of the first national parks established in Japan, this park sits on both sides of the border between Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefecture. A place which eases the daily strain with its plentiful ocean and volcanic hot springs. You can enjoy a vast variety of plant and animal life here, includi…

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Sekinoo Falls

Selected in the top 100 waterfalls of Japan, this waterfall is comprised of 3 falls, the large Ootaki and the smaller Otokotaki and Onnataki. You can view this magnificent waterfall with a width of 40 meters and a height of 18 meters up close from a drawbridge, where you can enjoy a refreshing …

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Miyakonojo Shimazu Residence

A residence built by Shimazu Hisahiro in 1879. It was renovated in 1972 before the royal visit of Emperor Showa and used as his lodging. The residence sits on a 15,000㎡ section which has a Kendo training hall, a stone storehouse, stables, a Japanese garden and more. The residence was donated to…

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Ikoma Plateau

This is a plateau at an altitude of 540m where you can look out across the Kirishima Mountains and the Kyushu Mountain Range. This is one of Kobayashi Cities best sight seeing locations, also called the plateau of flowers because of the flowers of many colors which covers the plateau from sprin…

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Ebino Plateau

Located at an altitude of 1,200 m, this is one of the premier sightseeing spots in the prefecture where rich nature spreads. Lots of mountains and lakes made by volcanic activity are scattered and you can look over the majestic landscape all over. It is recommended that you enjoy trekking the sc…

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Mt.Takachihonomine

The panorama created by over 30000 years of continuous volcanic eruptions along this mountain range is a must see. The Takachihomine is he main peak in the Kirishima mountain range and in the ancient texts of Japan the "Kojiki" and "Nihon-shoki" this location is where the sun goddess descended to e…

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Takachiho Farm

Under the spread grassland and blue sky, it is a ranch where you can experience dairy farming such as milking, experience horseback riding · experience with sheep and calves. There are processing places / restaurants such as dairy products and sausages on the premises so you can enjoy delicious mea…

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Sano-jinja Shrine

A shrine in Takaharu-cho where you can feel the history of Japan. It was founded in the birthplace of Emperor Jinmu, the first Emperor of Japan.It is said that the approach to Sano Shrine is the longest in Japan, and cedar is planted along the approach road, which is very beautiful and harsh atmosp…

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Nagata Gorge

From fresh green to autumn leaves, it is a gorge of about 10 km that you can feel the four seasons of Japan. Also designated as prefectural natural park. There is a legend of the kappa in this region, as well as the objects of the kappa produced by pottery in the town. It is also fun to look fo…

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Udo-jingu Shrine

The contrast of the bright red colored shrine and the blue ocean is a stunning sight to behold at Udo Shrine. The gods enshrined here are the gods for safe delivery during birth, matchmaking for couples, childcare and safety at sea. The "Ochichi-iwa" located behind the main shrine, where Toyota…

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Inohae Valley

Inohae Valley has around 20 waterfalls, but it's most famous waterfall is the Gojyu-no-Taki (5 layer waterfall). This forest area in Kitago Town has been proven scientifically to have a "significant soothing effect on the body and mind" and is officially regcognized as a Forest Therapy Base. Th…

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The expansive grounds of Obi Castle

For 280 years from 1588 to the early years of the Meiji era, Obi was a prosperous castle town of Itoushi of the Obi Clan. Obi town still maintains the old castle town atmosphere, with many houses of old samurai lords lining the ancient streets. It feels like you have walked through time, back to th…

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Cape Toi

The vast ocean and green fields stretching out in front of your eyes, with Misaki Horses slowly chewing on grass. For 300 years, up until the opening of the ranch in 1967, Misaki Horses bred completely naturally without any interference. They are registered as Natural Monuments by the Japanese …

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Kojima Island

An uninhabited island with a circumference of around 3.5 km, which is home to around 100 Nihonzaru (Japanese monkeys). These monkeys are designated as a natural monument by the Japanese government and are known as "Bunka-zaru (cultured monkeys)" for their unique behaviour of washing potatoes in sea…

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Sun Messe Nichinan

A theme park in Nichinan City where you can see the coastline.Sun Messe Nichinan has a large moai statue of 7 bodies with a height of 5.5 m and a weight of 18 tons. This was made with special permission from the Easter Island Elders' Association. There is also a restaurant so you can eat. It is …

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