Travel / Tourism Spots in Miyazaki Area
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- Miyazaki-jingu Shrine
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4.0279 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.
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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...
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- Roadside Station Phoenix
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4.0348 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.
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My stopover when I drive to nichinan. Especially if the weather is sunny you can enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Ocean.
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- Eda Shrine
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4.569 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."
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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。
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- Miyazaki General Museum
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4.561 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi Jingu 2-4-4
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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...
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- 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.
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- Miyazaki Science Center
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4.064 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Miyazakiekihigashi 1-2-2
- This science museum has one of the world's largest planetariums. Outside is a 40-meter-tall full-scale mockup of an H1 rocket and inside is a replica of the Apollo 11 Lunar Lander Module. The planetarium shows three shows per day, each approximately 50 minutes long. The shows explore that evening's night sky with explanations from popular characters from space-themed anime. There's also hand on exhibitions, including a simulation where you can try controlling a spaceship, making this a great place to bring kids to. The museum is a two-minute walk from JR Miyazaki Station.
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We visited just the museum, not the observatory. As we knew the ground floor of the museum was devoted to space, we went hoping to learn about the past and current Japanese space programme. We...
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- Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum
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3.534 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Funatsuka 3-210
- This museum is located on the premises of the Miyazaki Prefecture General Culture Park known for its collection of Ei-Kyu, an artist from Miyazaki Prefecture. In addition to artists connected to Miyazaki, the museum also has a collection of famous overseas artists such as Picasso and Signac, and holds related events.
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無機質な外観とは裏腹に、内部は開放的な造りになっている美術館です。宮崎県出身、あるいは宮崎県にゆかりのある作家の絵画や彫刻が展示され、敷居を高くせず身近にアートを感じられる展示様式の、所謂地域密着型の美術館です。そのため、あまり肩肘張らず、気を楽にしてアートを楽しむには最適の施設だと思います。 拝観料が無料で楽しめるスペースと有料のスペースがあり、無料のスペースの一部では撮影も可能です（但し個人で...
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- Miyazaki Art Center
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3.05 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Tachibanadorinishi 3-3-27
- About 20 minutes from the Miyazaki Interchange on the Miyazaki Expressway, is an activity center provided with exhibition space and small-scale halls made available to the residents of Miyazaki. The three art spaces can be interchangeable arranged according to the size and needs of an event. There is also a creativity studio, an exchange lounge, and a library stocked with art and culture literature for perusing. The Sun Square, Taiyo-no-hiroba, along the east side walkway of the ground floor can be used for commercial use such as sale of exhibit items. The Art Center is constructed as an inner city roof-top park with a grassy area and garden.
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宮崎市の中心部にある芸術的なイベントなどを行う施設です。一階には飲食店なども入っています。屋上には庭園もあり。
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- Minkaen
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4.08 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Jingu 2-4-4
- A part of the Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Nature and History, the Minkaen, a collection of historic private homes, is the location of Important Cultural Properties such as the Former Fujita Residence and the Former Kuroki Residence. The buildings show what Japan’s ancient thatched roof houses looked like and were moved here from Gokase-cho in the northwestern area of Miyazaki Prefecture.
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宮崎神宮に隣接する総合博物館の屋外エリアにある復元された民家で、特色のある4棟である旧藤田家住宅、旧黒木家住宅、椎葉の民家、米良の民家が並んでいます。総合博物館自体が無料ですのでこちらも無料です。よく整備もされ解説もわかりやすかったです。
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- Devil’s Washboard
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- Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Aoshima
- These are strangely shaped rocks in wavelike formation surrounding Miyazaki Prefecture’s small island of Aoshima. These appeared above the water’s surface due to changes in the undersea rock’s geological features, and their present appearance is a result of erosion from the ocean water. At low tide visitors can enjoy a view of the approximately eight-kilometer shoreline from Aoshima Island to Kinchaku Island in the south. The area was designated a National Natural Monument in 1934.
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- Nichinan Coast
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- Miyazaki Prefecture Nichinan City Miyazaki City Kasama City etc
- A coastline area stretching from southern Miyazaki Prefecture to the mouth of Kimotsuki River on the west side of Shibushi Bay in Kagoshima Prefecture. Officially designated Nichinan Kaigan Quasi-National Park, the area is known for the beautiful, picturesque scenery of its coastline and ocean. Rich in variation, the coastline was a top honeymoon destination from the mid-60s to the mid-70s. The coast is also a popular scenic driving destination.
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- Aoshima Island
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- Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Aoshima
- "This small island, 1.5 kilometers in circumference, has been designated a National Natural Monument and is also purported to be the place where the Japanese legend known as Umisachi-Yamasachi took place. The Aoshima Jinja shrine, surrounded by an unusual rock formation known as the ""Devil's Washboard,"" is dedicated to the gods Hikohohodemi-no-Mikoto, Toyotama-hime-no-Mikoto, and Shiozutsu-no-Okami. The shrine is popular because it is believed to bring good luck in finding love and marriage. The island is a beautiful, untouched natural haven lush with spermatophyte and pteridophyte plants."
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- Horikiri Pass
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- Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Oriuzako
- A spot along the Nichinan Coast from which you can view the Devil’s Washboard (a Natural Monument) and the grandeur of the Pacific Ocean. The green of the phoenix trees and the blue of the ocean create a beautiful contrast in this picturesque expanse reminiscent of the south seas.
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- Miyazaki Prefectural Office
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- Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Tachibanadorihigashi 2-10-1
- The Miyazaki Prefectural Office has a dignified yet impressive exterior. This is the second of its kind, completed in 1932. It engages in various awareness-raising PR campaigns, and depending on the content holds colorful illumination displays in the evening.
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- Hyuga Shinwakan
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- Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Aoshima 2-13-1
- Japan’s first wax figure museum dedicated to Japanese myths located on the grounds of Aoshima Jinja. The museum presents 12 segments from Japanese myths in an easy to understand way using 30 wax figures, including the descent of the sun goddess; the story “Yamasachihiko, Umisahihiko,” which relates to the deities the shrine is dedicated to; and the conquest of Japan by Emperor Jinmu. The museum also displays wax figures of the Seven Gods of Fortune and former Yomiuri Giants baseball coach Shigeo Nagashima, who frequently went camping in Miyazaki.
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- Limited Express Umisachi-Yamasachi
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- Miyazaki Prefecture Miyazaki City JR Miyazaki Station-Miyazaki Prefecture Nichinan City JR Nango Station
- This sightseeing train runs between Miyazaki City and Nichinan City. The special express train connects Miyazaki Station to Nango Station and goes via the Nippo Main Line and Nichinan Line. Operations began in 2009 and the train runs one return trip a day on Saturdays, public holidays and during long holidays such as in the spring, summer and winter vacations. In addition to the service counter in the train, food and drink made from special prefectural products such as mango caramel and ice cream are also available.
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- Kisakihama Beach
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- Miyazaki Pref. Miyazakishi Kumano
- A beach located in Miyazaki City. Stretching towards the island of Aoshima, the two to three-kilometer-long beach is known for its silky smooth sands. Because of its frequent good waves and convenient accessibility from the airport and city center, it is also a top surfing destination frequented by large numbers of surfers from across the prefecture and the country, and many international competitions are held here. Several resort hotels are also located in the area.
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- Misogi Pond
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- Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi Awakigaharacho
- "A pond within ""Awakigahara Forest Park Citizen's Forest"" along Prefectural Route 11 in Yabo, Awakigahara-cho Town, Miyazaki City. In Japanese mythology, it is considered to be the place where Izanagi-no-Mikoto-the god of country creation-removed impurities after returning from the land of the dead, and is also called ""Misogi-ike"". It is known as a great place for water lilies, and you can see yellow flowers floating in the pond during the summer season."
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- Lakeside Red Farm
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- Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi Kiyotakecho Imaizumi Hei 1331-1
- "This strawberry farm in Imaizumi-hei, Kiyotake Town, Miyazaki City grows ""Sagahonoka"" strawberries, high in sugar content and low acidity. Visitors can enjoy strawberry picking in the garden from January to June. The garden is designed so people with strollers and wheelchairs can move around easily in the large space. There is an experience area where you can make strawberry juice, a rest area, and a kid's corner. Strawberry-based products such as chiffon cakes, jams, as well as vegetables and fruits are available for purchase."
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- Roadside Station Takaoka
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3.520 Reviews - Transportation
- Miyazaki Miyazaki-shi Takaokacho Hanami 304-5
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ちょっと、こじんまりした道の駅です・・・ もちろん、無料駐車場やトイレが完備してあります。 飲食が出来、地物の野菜や果物などが売っています。
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.
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