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