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