Place to go | CENTRAL Here are some of the famous spots in Miyazaki that you should visit. CENTRALNORTHERNSOUTHERNWESTERN 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… Read More 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… Read More 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… Read More 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. … Read More 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… Read More 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 … Read More 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… Read More 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… Read More 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… Read More 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… Read More 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… Read More 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… Read More 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… Read More 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… Read More 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… Read More 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… Read More 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… Read More 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… Read More 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… Read More
