First time in Miyazaki? Let us tell you all about the appeals of Miyazaki Prefecture, from classic spots to gourmet food and hot springs!-0

First time in Miyazaki? Let us tell you all about the appeals of Miyazaki Prefecture, from classic spots to gourmet food and hot springs!

Here you will find a rich source of information on spots and gourmet food that you just have to check out if you are traveling to Miyazaki for the first time. We even have info on hot springs you can casually visit for a day trip. We will also tell you about mystical power spots deeply intertwined with the gods of Japan in Miyazaki, said to be the birthplace of Japan’s first emperor.

What kind of place is Miyazaki?

Miyazaki Prefecture is located on the north east side of Kyushu toward the south west of the Japanese archipelago.
Thanks to the warm currents of the Pacific Ocean, the average annual temperature is a warm 17.7 degrees Celsius, and the area ranks in the top class in Japan for total hours of sunlight throughout the year. Thanks to this warm climate, marine sports are quite popular here, and the area is used by professional sports teams for their training camps. However, there are cooler spots as well, and while it almost never snows along the coastline in the winter, snow does accumulate in some mountainous areas. Accordingly, the prefecture offers the southernmost skating rink and ski resort in Japan, and Miyazaki is a place where you can experience considerable differences in climate between the seasons.
Miyazaki is also a veritable treasure trove of agricultural products born of the abundant nature and warm climate. There are numerous delicious foods found here, from Japan’s number one Miyazaki beef, as well as chicken and pork, to fruits and vegetables, and of course plenty of seafood.
There are also spots related to ancient Japanese myth throughout the prefecture, such as the Takachiho region where the Japanese gods are said to have first descended to Earth, and you will surely be able to charge up on some of the mystical power you will find there.

Let’s take a tour of some of the classic tourist destinations in Miyazaki

■Central Region 

■Northern Region

■Western Region

■Southern Region

Leading power spots in Miyazaki

Breathtaking views in Miyazaki

Gourmet foods that you must eat in Miyazaki

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Nishitachi, one of the best entertainment districts in Miyazaki-1

Nishitachi, one of the best entertainment districts in Miyazaki

More than 1,500 restaurants and bars are located in the area around Nishitachibana Street in this, the largest dining district in Miyazaki city, located in the city center. The locals have given the area the affectionate nickname of “Nishitachi”.
The compact streets are literally packed with plenty of places for your barhopping needs, including Izakaya style eateries offering delicious local snacks, stylish bars, standing bars, and restaurants serving everything from yakiniku to Italian cuisine. You will find the atmosphere at many establishments welcoming even when you are alone, and you are sure to find one or several that meet your fancy.

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Relax to your heart’s content at a day-trip hot spring

What are the neighboring prefectures you can visit from Miyazaki?

■Fukuoka Prefecture
Located in the north of Kyushu, Fukuoka prefecture has long prospered in its role as Japan's gateway to Asia. The two airports located in the prefecture, Fukuoka Airport and Kitakyushu Airport, both serve in that role today. The plane ride from Fukuoka Airport to Miyazaki Airport is only 40 minutes and many planes fly the route each day, so traveling via Fukuoka is one convenient way to visit Miyazaki.

■Oita Prefecture
Oita Prefecture is famous for its hot springs. Numerous tourists come to Oita from around Japan to visit the hot springs of Beppu and Yufuin. When traveling from Miyazaki to Oita, we recommend going by car on the expressway. Enjoy the spectacular views and perhaps capture some photographs as you drive along the coastal road.

■Kumamoto Prefecture
Kumamoto Prefecture is home to Kumamoto Castle, selected as one of the top three castles in Japan, and one destination that you absolutely must see at least once if you visit Japan. Meanwhile, just one hour by car from Takachiho, Mount Aso, also in Kumamoto, is one of the largest calderas in the world. In addition to viewing the active volcano, there are also many spots and activities nearby that let you experience the bounty of abundant nature made possible by the volcano.

■Kagoshima Prefecture
Kagoshima Prefecture is a place where you can fully enjoy the rich bounty of nature, such as the Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park, Japan’s first national park. Meanwhile, Sakurajima, the symbol of the prefecture, can be reached from the city by ferry in only 15 minutes, and is a rare volcano, even compared globally, that is still currently active. Famous hot springs here include the Kirishima and Ibusuki hot springs, and there are even sand baths, a type of bath that cannot be experienced elsewhere.

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