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Takachiho-jinja Shrine

4.0

474 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Mitai 1037

The head shrine of the 88 Shrines of Takachiho Village, it is believed to have been erected around 1900 years ago. The shrine’s principle deities are Takachiho-sumegami and Jisshya-daimyojin and the shrine is believed to answer prayers in particular connected with the agricultural industry, the exorcism of evil, and luck in marriage and love. The shrine’s main building and guardian iron lion-dogs are designated Important Cultural Properties. The shrine is famous for the Yokagura, a ritual involving music and dance dedicated to the gods conducted from mid-November to early February the following year. The Takachiho Kagura, however, a similar dance conducted by performers wearing masks depicting the gods of Japanese myth, is held in the shrine’s kagura hall every night throughout the year at 8 pm; visitors can view this performance by paying a small fee.

This place is so peaceful, clam, shady and respectful. Japanese tradition architecture was show around this shrine.
Amanoiwato Jinja

4.5

402 Reviews

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Miyazaki Prefecture Nishiusuki-gun, Takachiho-cho, amano-iwato 1073-1

This Shinto shrine is dedicated to the myth of Ama-no-Iwato, the cave to be where the sun goddess Amaterasu once hid herself from the world according to the Kojiki, the oldest existing chronicle of Japan. The shrine’s western and eastern main shrine buildings are dedicated to Amaterasu and straddle the Iwato River. After requesting to do so at the shrine office in the western shrine building, visitors can be purified and are then allowed to worship directly before the Ama-no-Iwato cave. In addition, the river bed (Amano-yasugawara) and cave where the innumerable gods and goddesses gathered and discussed what to do after Amaterasu went into hiding, is a 10-minute walk from the Western shrine building along the Iwato River.

This simple shrine honors the sun goddess, Amasterasu & the cave she hides in during the winter months. In each shrine is a beautiful silver-blue disc representing her power. Every 30 minutes, one of...
Miyazaki-jingu Shrine

4.0

279 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Jingu 2-4-1

A Shinto shrine dedicated to Japan’s first emperor, Emperor Jinmu. Many of the shrine’s buildings are registered as Tangible Cultural Properties, including the main shrine building, which is unusually made with whole cedar logs. The Shinko Festival, a 140 year old festival in which the god of the shrine is paraded outside, is held on a Saturday and a Sunday at the end of October and is one of Miyazaki Prefecture’s top festivals. Oshirafuji, the largest wisteria tree in the country and a designated Natural Monument, stands on the shrine grounds; mid-April is the best time to see it in bloom. A 10-minute walk from JR Miyazaki-Jingu Station.

境内を歩くと、『明治神宮や熱田神宮などのような日本を代表する典型的な神宮』という印象を受けますが、大都市に鎮座する神社でない分人もそれほど多くなく、日本人がこれまで大切にしてきた『神の坐す場所』のような雰囲気を感じられる神社です。境内には豊かな森が広がっており、観光客を呼び込むようないわゆる奇を衒った施設もありません。日々の喧噪から離れ、静かな環境の中で散策するだけでもいいでしょう。境内はほとん...
Roadside Station Phoenix

4.0

348 Reviews

Transportation

Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Uchiumi 381-1

This is a roadside station in Miyazaki City. Located near the Horikiri Pass on the Nichinan Coast it is a great spot to take a break while on a drive. The observation deck overlooks the wave-like rocks known as the demon's laundry rocks and the ocean. Soft serve ice cream made from Miyazaki mango, hyuganatsu citrus, ashitaba (Angelica keiskei) and other special produce are popular, and special local products are also available at the onsite store.

My stopover when I drive to nichinan. Especially if the weather is sunny you can enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Ocean.
Takachiho Gorge

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Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Mitai Please Shioi

This gorge owes its roots to pyroclastic flow that was discharged from the Aso caldera due to volcanic activity and flowed down along the Gokasegawa River. These pyroclastic deposits rapidly cooled and formed cliffs of columnar joints, which then experienced years of erosion from the Gokasegawa River, resulting in a V-shaped gorge. The approximately 100-meter high cliffs extend for seven kilometers, and the sunlight that filters through the tall cliffs and various trees above pours down into the clear streams of the river to create a mysterious atmosphere. One of the sights in the area is Manai Falls, a magnificent waterfall with a 17-meter cascade of water which has been selected as one of Japan’s top 100 waterfalls. Visitors can rent a rowboat and look up at the beautiful gradation of light.
Takachiho Farm

4.0

121 Reviews

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Miyazaki Pref. Miyakonojoushi Yoshinomotochou 5265-103

This is a tourist ranch where visitors can pet small Jersey cows and sheep, milk cows, ride horses, and make sausages. In the wide green fields one can spend a relaxing time with the animals, and the Hitsujigaoka observation deck offers stunning views from the summit of Takachiho to Sakurajima. One can also try fresh milk and delicious mutton and vegetable dishes, making it a popular spot to bring the family.

Found this spot when surfing web and spend half day there. Have some quick food or a more decent restaurant there. Little shop to sell itself dairy product. Have option to experience to use its...
Ayanoteruha Suspension Bridge

4.0

111 Reviews

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Miyazaki Pref. Higashimorokatagunayachou Minamimata 5691-1

This bridge was constructed two years after the opening of Kyushu Sanchi Quasi-National Park in 1982. It is a suspension bridge 250 meters long and 142 meters high, and it will make you feel like you’re walking among the treetops of the laurel forest. On the other side of the bridge is a two-kilometer-long nature trail, the perfect opportunity to enjoy a walk in the woods.

Besides the main suspension bridge, there is a smaller one. You can enjoy some walking from the main bridge to the smaller one.
Roadside Station Nango

4.0

98 Reviews

Transportation

Miyazaki Pref. Nichinanshi Nangouchounienami 3220-24

This is a roadside station in Nichinan City. Located in a central area of the Nichinan Coast Quasi-National Park, it provides tourist information regarding Miyazaki, sells special local products and also includes a restaurant. Locally grown fruit such as mango and a variety of citrus are also available for purchase. A limited number of the “mango roll”, with its mango scent, is also available. The restaurant offering a menu using Mediterranean vegetables is also popular.

マンゴーソフトを食べたくて寄りました。ソフトクリームの部分は同じでマンゴー果肉とマンゴーソースがかかったパフェがあったのでそちらを注文。冬の時期だったからかマンゴー果肉が凍っていて微妙でした。
Omi Shrine

4.5

81 Reviews

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Miyazaki Pref. Hyugashi Hichiya 1

This shrine stands on the columnar rocks Isegahama beach. It enshrines the deity of Amaterasu sume Omikami, and has long been affectionately called “Hyuga-no- oise-sama”. The famous “Tensho Lion Dance”, performed by locals, is exhibited on the eve of the annual Great Festival held every October each year, and is visited by many worshippers.

A beautiful place, with gorgeous scenery and rock formations. Nearby is a traditional fishing village which is lovely to saunter around. One gets a real feeling of days gone by. Very relaxing.
Udo-jingu Shrine

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Miyazaki Pref. Nichinanshi Miyaura 3232

This shrine is inside a cave in the side of a cliff facing Hyuganada. It is dedicated to Ugayafukiaezu no Mikoto, the father of Emperor Jimmu, and it is believed to bring people together in romance. The main shrine contains a “reiseki kameishi” (magical turtle stone), and it is said that if you can successfully toss an “undama” (lucky stone) into one of its holes, your wish will come true.
Roadside Station Takachiho

3.5

63 Reviews

Transportation

Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Mitai 1296-5

This is a roadside station in Takachiho Town, Nishiusuki County overlooking the “Shinto Takachiho Ohashi Bridge” and “Takachiho Gorge”. Visitors can enjoy shopping and dining as well as obtain tourist information. In the farmer’s market freshly picked vegetables and special local products are available. There is also a restaurant where visitors can taste seasonal produce and the regional specialty, chicken nanban (fried chicken with a sweet and sour sauce).

バスツアーで訪問しました。大きなお顔の天野鈿女命（あまのうずめのみこと）がお出迎え。初め何かと思いました。70分のフリータイム。食事して買い物して、トイレに行く時間です。まずは食事。とろろそばが美味しかったです。2団体が入り満杯。10分で食べ終え、売り場へ。高千穂産のお米など売っていました。小さめの道の駅なので時間が余りました。
Roadside Station Kitagawa Hayuma

4.0

51 Reviews

Transportation

Miyazaki Pref. Nobeokashi Kitagawamachinagai 5751-1

This is a roadside station in Nobeoka City providing tourist information and a place to enjoy shopping and dining as a gateway to the southern region of Kyushu. Nobeoka agricultural produce and marine products, souvenirs, sake such as shochu and local beer of Miyazaki Prefecture are available for purchase. As for dining, relax at the restaurant where you can enjoy an extensive menu of local seasonal ingredients, or at the café where you can taste freshly ground coffee and special soft serve ice cream.

北川ICを出てすぐの場所にあります。現在、改装工事をしてるようでした。地場の土産品や農産物がそこそこ充実しておりトイレ休憩だけではもったいない道の駅でした。ここでも季節品のタケノコが激安で販売されてて感激しました。
Eda Shrine

4.5

69 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Awakigaharachou Birth mother 127

"This is a shrine known as “the birthplace of misogi (purification)” and ""the birthplace of norito (ritual prayer)”. Many worshipers visit the shrine as a place of healing. The deities of Izanami-no-mikoto and Izanagi-no-mikoto are enshrined here, and the shrine is also known as the mother of the two pillars of Daimyojin and because of this, local residents call the shrine “Yabo-sama”. Eda Kagura (Shinto music and dancing) are performed in dedication every year during the spring and autumn festivals."

地元の方に聞いて行きました。伊邪那岐命、伊邪那美命という有名な方をお祀りした松林の中にある由緒正しい神社ですが、意外と地味な感じがしました。でもパワーはかなり強そうに思えます。
Roadside Station Ebino

4.0

43 Reviews

Transportation

Miyazaki Pref. Ebinoshi Nagayama 1006-1

This is a roadside station in Ebino City providing tourist information as well as a market called “Yuino Markets” selling a variety of freshly picked fruit and vegetables grown on local farms, as well as fresh meat including Japanese beef. In addition, the cafeteria “EBINOCCO” offers a buffet of seasonal produce. Soft serve ice cream made from cumquat, a specialty of Ebino, is also popular.

道の駅巡りが大好きです‼︎お酒，おそば，道の駅のステッカーなど買いました。会計で自分で袋詰めしたのですがステッカーをカゴの中に忘れて帰ってしまい(T...
Roadside Station Miyakonojo

4.0

44 Reviews

Transportation

Miyazaki Pref. Miyakonojoushi Tohokuchou 5225-1

This roadside station is located on National Route 10, near the Miyakonojo Interchange. It offers a “Farmer’s Market” where visitors can purchase fresh produce and specialties, a restaurant, “Bonchi Kitchen Grandma”, based on the concept of local food for local consumption, serving chicken nanban (crispy chicken in a sweet and sour sauce) and daily lunches from its extensive menu. It also includes a rest area and information service, and is used by many locals as a place to interact.

ちょうど宮崎方面に向かう道中にあったので再訪してみました。現在、リニューアル工事中で完成すればもっと大規模な道の駅が誕生しそうです。店内は前回訪問時同様で農産物、土産品、弁当等が販売されてました。１５時頃うかがいましたがこの時間になると弁当・惣菜類に半額シールが貼られるようでそれを狙って弁当を大量に購入している親子を見かけました。前回ここで購入したゆずの粉末があれば再度購入しようと思ってたの...
Miyazaki General Museum

4.5

61 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi Jingu 2-4-4

I meant to pop in here for a few minutes on my way to Heiwadai Park and I never actually made it to the park! I spent over three hours here using the English language audio guide for all the exhibit...
Tunnel’s station, Takachiho Tourist Information and Souvenir Hall

3.5

89 Reviews

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Miyazaki Pref. Nishiusukiguntakachihochou Shimono 2221-2

This is an undiluted sake storehouse for the Kagura Shuzo brewery, famous for products such as the mugi (barley) shochu Kurouma and soba (buckwheat) shochu Tensho. Originally a tunnel for the Trans-Kyushu railroad, construction was stopped due to flooding but gained new life as a barrel storage facility for shochu due to its unchanging temperature and humidity. Around 1,300 barrels are stored in the 1,115-meter-long tunnel, through which the rich aroma of vapor shochu drifts. At the facility’s tourism center, one can try the stored distilled spirit for free.

A cool winery, using an old train tunnel to store barrels. Different kinds of wine are available for free tasting. Worth to stop by after visiting the gorge. You may also shop for local omiyage at...
Cape Toi Lighthouse

4.0

32 Reviews

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Miyazaki Pref. Kushimashi Ono Toi Cape 80-2

This is a lighthouse which was constructed in 1929 and lies at the southernmost tip of Miyazaki Prefecture, which leaves a strong impression amid the blue sea with its white chalk walls. There are splendid views to be had from atop the 255-meter-high cliff, and tours inside are also available.

景色がきれいなところです。都井岬まで来たらここまで来てほしいです。ここでも野生の馬が現れます。登れる灯台は珍しいみたいなので堪能していただけたらと思います。入場料がとられますが、維持費のために惜しまないようしたほうがいいと思います。
Aoshima Jinja

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Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Aoshima 2-13-1

Located in the center of Aoshima Island, this Shinto shrine is dedicated to Hori no mikoto, Toyotama-hime no mikoto, and Shiozutsu no ookami, known in widely in Japan through the Japanese myth called “Yamasachihiko, Umisahihiko.” The shrine’s grounds are the entire island of Aoshima, a designated Special Natural Monument; in ancient times, the general public was prohibited from setting foot on the sacred grounds of the island. Worshippers were freely allowed to visit the island starting in the Meiji period, and today it is visited by many asking for luck in love and marriage, easy childbirth, safe travels, and safety while driving. The grounds are lush with tropical plants and a distinct, equatorial pervades the island. A 10-minute walk from Aoshima Station.
Roadside Station Tsuno

4.0

36 Reviews

Transportation

Miyazaki Pref. Koyuguntsunochou Kawakita 5129

This roadside station in Tsuno Town, Koyu County, sells locally grown vegetables as well as fresh seafood from the Hyuga-nada Sea. It has become a Tsuno Town sightseeing spot providing tourist information and local specialty products and souvenirs. At the restaurant, visitors can taste a set meal “Shiitake mushroom nanban”, a dish of Miyazaki’s specialty chicken nanban served with thick shiitake mushrooms, as well as “Sanshokudon”, seafood from Hyuga-nada Sea served on rice.

国道１０号下り方面、宮崎県で一番格式の高い「日向国一之宮」に位置付けられた都農神社を超えた所にある道の駅。敷地内にはパンダの遊具も置かれています。シャンシャンではなさそう。株主総会等各種会議がシャンシャンと終了するか不明。

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Miyazaki Areas

An unmissable highlight of Kyushu, Miyazaki prefecture satisfies nature lovers with its dramatic gorges cut out of rugged cliffs, leading into waterfalls and beaches of green-blue water popular among surfers. Takachiho Gorge in the north of the prefecture tells a tale of centuries-old Japanese mythology in a fantastic setting, allowing visitors to explore the waters by boat before heading up to the cave at the Awano Iwato Shrine, where the sun goddess was said to have hidden, plunging the world into darkness.