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TRAVEL GUIDE to recharge your mind and body in Visit Miyazaki Model courses recommended by locals and... To forget the hustle and bustle, ABOUT MIYAZAKI and heal your mind, visit Miyazaki.

Miyazaki Prefecture is full of tropical is proud of its high average temperature, long hours of sunlight, DETOX YOUR BODY AND SOUL atmosphere; phoenix palm trees, the and high number of clear days. The bright, mild weather in Miyazaki is what gives it tree of Miyazaki Prefecture, mild climate, its beautiful natural scenery, climate, and warm personality, which is why it's called The beautiful sea and leafy mountains. Mild sunshine and kind local people. and famous surfing spots. It is also “The sunny side of ”. A trip to Miyazaki will give you a great chance to relax. A variety of specialties produced by nature and people. famous for tourist spots, such as The warm and friendly people and surroundings will help your stress and worries I found many things to heal my soul in Miyazaki. Takachiho, one of the most sacred fade away. According to the (one of the Japan’s oldest extant works of places in Japan, and delicious local food literature), Miyazaki was the place where the gods first descended to earth, and is such as mangoes and Chicken Namban. the setting for many ancient myths and legends. Maybe Miyazaki’s “warmth” comes from it’s important place in the origin of Japan.

MIYAZAKI AREA 01 MIYAZAKI AOSHIMA AREA

The shrine where Yamasachihiko (Grandfather of ) and his wife, Toyotama-hime are enshrined. It is said that this shrine will offer good luck for things such as matchmaking and childbirth.

NICHINAN AREA 02 NICHINAN AREA UDO SHRINE

This shrine is said to be the place where Toyotama-hime gave birth to Ugayafukiaezu no mikoto. It is said that your wish will come true if you throw “undama” into the hollow on TAKACHIHO TAKACHIHO Areas the back of the“ turtle stone” out in AREA 03 AREA covered here the sea. P10-13 AREA TAKACHIHO Miyazaki Bougainvillea + AMA NO YASUGAWARA AOSHIMA AREA P4-7 Takachiho is about 2 and a half hours by car from Miyazaki City. If you want to NICHINAN It is said that the deities gathered in this care to figure out a way visit Takachiho on the first AREA to lure Omikami, the sun goddess, out of the cave she day, it would be quicker to P8-9 had hidden herself in. Worshippers pile up stones here. fly into Airport.

02 03 AREA Fully enjoy the feeling of freedom with delicious food, Shochu and superb views 01 from Friday night. You can’t have Miyazaki without mangoes! 10:00 A MODEL COURSE MIYAZAKI・ IN MIYAZAKI/AOSHIMA Take a break with a mango smoothie ARRIVE IN MIYAZAKI 22:00 Eat Miyazaki local free- AOSHIMA range chicken 23:00 Have a fruit parfait DAY 1 Take a break from walking with a The beautiful sea, great surfing spots, specialty goods, local 9:00 Aoshima Shrine 10:00 Take a break with a delicious mango smoothie or ice mango smoothie Botanic Garden gourmet stores, and superb views unique to this area all 11:00 12:30 cream. Look for them at cafés Seafood lunch 14:00 Tropical road 14:30 gather here in the center of Miyazaki Prefecture. Enter into and souvenir shops. Miyazaki on Friday night after work and have a great time. Aoshima Beach Park 15:30 Hammock Café 16:30 Aoshima Hot Spring 18:00 Dinner at the Photos by 11:00 seashore Palo Borracho Cafe Stroll around a botanical garden 0985-65-1042 2-12-1 Aoshima, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki filled with tropical atmosphere. In the sister garden of the world-famous Singapore Botanic Garden, you can ARRIVE IN MIYAZAKI enjoy a relaxing stroll and see some of the largest plants in Japan such as large 22:00 Enjoy delicious food in Miyazaki at night! DAY 1 ferns called “ryubintai” and big mango trees. If you want to enjoy delicious food on the first night, you should try 9:00 Miyazaki's local free-range chicken with it's delicious firm texture and Pray for a good match Miyakoh Botanic Garden Aoshima juiciness. You can enjoy it prepared in various ways such as flame at Aoshima Shrine! 0985-65-1042 grilled over charcoal, sashimi, and lightly seared. 2-12-1 Aoshima, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki

About 30 minutes by car from the city & MIYAZAKI MIYAZAKI center, this shrine is located in the middle of an island connected to the mainland by a bridge. Many people The Devil’s AOSHIMA visit this shrine to pray for luck in Washboard is romance, safe childbirth, safe travels spectacular! and traffic safety. The Motomiya(inner shrine) is the northernmost place in the northern hemisphere where palm trees grow in clusters, and has a unique atmosphere. AOSHIMA Aoshima Shrine 0985-65-1262 2-13-1 Aoshima, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki MIYAZAKI MIYAZAKI & Photos by Kakushigura, Main Store of Gunkei 0985-28-4365 8-12 Chuo-dori, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki

Full of fruits from Miyazaki! 23:00 Have an exquisite fruit parfait to finish! Miyazaki is famous for fruits such as mangoes, passionfruit, and hyuga natsu that are indigenous to tropical areas. For example, there is a store where you can The eroded rocks that can be seen at enjoy a delicious parfait after a night out. low tides along the coast are Photos by designated as a natural monument. Fruits ONO ANNEX The entire area of Aoshima is 0985-86-6288 2F K&K-mansion 2-7-2 surrounded by these eroded rocks, Tachibanadorinishi, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki referred of as the “Devil’s Washboard”.

There are many different ways to make a wish at Aoshima Kakushigura, Main Store of Gunkei is involved in producing The island of Aoshima is about 1.5km around, and has a path Shrine. For example, you could try Masago no kaibumi where The Devil’s Washboard is spectacular, seen from any angle. Miyazaki's local chicken, so the tastiness is guaranteed. If to make it an easy walk. You can see a lot of subtropical plants you offer a shell you chose from the sea shore, and “Musubi The view from Horikiri Pass is especially magnificent. The you stay overnight in Aoshima, “Aoshima BAR” is a and seabirds here. A walk around Aoshima, listening to the koyori” where you tie a different colored paper string around lookout on the pass at an altitude of 60 m commands a great recommended spot. sound of the waves, is sure to heal your soul! a Chinese fan-palm depending on your wish. view and makes a fantastic photo spot.

04 05 12:30 Fully savor the seafood of Miyazaki! The sea around Aoshima provides a lot of fresh seafood. You can see plenty of it gorgeously arranged on plates at the 14:30 restaurants in Aoshima. Enjoy Miyazaki's famous local seafood such as sea bream, bonito and spiny lobster. Relax at Aoshima Beach Park among stylish beach houses. The beach houses are open at the bathing beach in Aoshima from spring to autumn. There are unique restaurants, and the entire park is lit up at night, creating a romantic mood.

AOSHIMA BEACH PARK 0985-65-1055 2-233 Aoshima, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki *From late April to September

It’s famous Photos by Amimoto as a beautifying hot spring! 0985-65-0125 1-5-5 Aoshima, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki

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Experience “Hyuga time”, & MIYAZAKI MIYAZAKI 14:00 swinging in a hammock. Bask in the sun Have lunch cooked with vegetables harvested in local farms. at the Tropical Road. Swing in a hammock, drinking freshly-brewed filter coffee. AOSHIMA Lookout at the endless sea and Spending your time relaxingly is the real pleasure of traveling blue sky. The promenade stretches to Miyazaki. from Aoshima to Miyazaki AOSHIMA HAMMOCK Prefectural Comprehensive Sports 16:30 0985-69-6602 7245-1 Kaeda, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki Park, and you can feel the sea Take a bath at Aoshima breeze while enjoying a walk or Hot Spring!

cycle. Bicycle rental service is also AOSHIMA The water in Aoshima Hot Spring is semi- available. carbonated, and is believed to be good for the skin. The coastline from Aoshima to There are places which command a panoramic Miyazaki Prefectural Comprehensive view of the Pacific Ocean and hot springs where MIYAZAKI MIYAZAKI & Sports Park you can see the Devil’s Washboard at close range.

18:00 Have dinner holding a wine glass in one hand, and overlooking the sea. Feel relaxed, overlooking the sea. Snacks cooked with seasonal food and alcoholic drinks are accompanied by a night breeze that softly brushes your cheek and the light sound of waves. The views of Aoshima from the outdoor seats are amazing and different from the ones in daytime.

Photos by COAST LIFE 0985-75-0673 4710-13 Kaeda, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki

“Amimoto” is a restaurant recommended for lunch in If you want to fully enjoy the tropical atmosphere, you can just The postbox in Aoshima is not red but yellow, and is called If you want to enjoy meals overlooking the sea, “COAST LIFE” Aoshima. Aoshima Meal with assorted sashimi of more than 8 relax at a beach. Relaxing with cold drinks and snacks in a “the happy yellow postbox”. Camera stands are installed for is recommended. The restaurant always has 3-6 types of raw kinds of seafood and fried flounder, sweet-sour Mozuku, place surrounded by the blue sky and sea is a great way to photo shooting, so you can take a picture with the postbox oysters, and a range of Tsuno wine from Miyazaki. The risotto small side dishes and miso soup is sure to satisfy. spend some time. and Aoshima in the background. with thick oyster extract is also exquisite.

06 07 MIYAZAKI NICHINAN 09 souvenirs! moss-themed Pick up some cute Have dinnerHave of a rice box topped with roasted bonito recommended local by people. Stroll around the elegant of Obitown Castle. 00 : 18 Nichinan City is the proud to highest have haul of line-caught bonito in Japan. It is recommended to try bonito simply marinated in soy sauce first, then sear it using a charcoal brazier. Finish by rice and bonitomixing the remaining with tea. 00 : 10-1 Obi, Nichinan-shi, Miyazaki Obi, Nichinan-shi, 10-1 Samurai Samurai residences from around the line the streets and conjure up an image of days strolling can easily spend a whole day, You gone by. around tea shops, stores, archery range, museums, and other buildings. Obi Castle Ruins 14 2650 Miyaura, Nichinan-shi, Miyazaki Nichinan-shi, Miyazaki Miyaura, 2650

There There are nine distilleries in Nichinan, which sell a variety of Shochu. There are many people who visit them in the pursuit and style. flavor of delicious Shochu that suits their favorite Encounter Moai at Sunmesse Nichinan. 30 : 0987-29-1900 In this vast park commanding a great view of the Nichinan Coast, you can see 7 Moai statues (Ahu Akivi) that reproduced were with the of approval the council of Elders of Easter Island. There is also an exhabit of globally and stalls. and some restaurants, insects, rare 12 Sunmesse Nichinan The beautiful sea The beautiful will make you want will make to run along the shore! to run along Miyaura, Nichinan-shi, Miyazaki Nichinan-shi, Miyaura, Moss grows in a gallery renovated from a merchant house and the castle remains. There are many must-see spots, such as Hattori the moss. Botanical Laboratory that researches Enjoy a sense of space at the Miyaura Coast 15 : The unique local Japanese thick omelet is a must-try while sightseeing around Obi Castle. It’s mildly sweet, and people who eat it for the first time often mistake it for pudding. The is exquisite. smooth texture Miyaura Coast 12 Refresh yourself with someyourself Refresh time near the sea, watching the surfers and the wildlife off the coast.

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Taikai 0985-65-2773 Miyazaki Uchiumi, Miyazaki-shi, 381-1 00 : 9 Drive along the CoastNichinan Michi no eki Phoenix Drive Drive along the Nichinan Coast toward Udo Shrine. The highway here, called the “Nichinan Phoenix Road,” was chosen as one of the top 100 roads in Japan. The ice cream from Michi no eki Phoenix is famous. 30 0987-29-1308 Nichinan-shi, Miyazaki Miyaura, 568-1 : Photos by Nichinan City has great seafood. If you order “kaisen-don”, you will get a rice topped seafood.bowl with various 11 Eat your fill of Miyazaki’s seafood over rice. Rice topped bonito with seared Seafood lunch Nichinan Coast Sun Messe Nichinan

A MODEL COURSE IN NICHINAN A MODEL COURSE 9:00 11:30 12:30 18:00 For For fresh seafood on your way to Nichinan area, try “Taikai” located on the Miyaura Coast. meals Taikai’s are full of seafood such as sashimi of red and white fish, purple sea and salmon roe. urchin, ” into the hollow on undama Be healed by the sea breeze and delicious food while visiting historical sites. 3232 Miyaura, Nichinan-shi, Miyazaki 3232 Miyaura,

NICHINAN Try yourTry luck at Udo Shrine. AREA 02 Located in the southern area of Miyazaki Prefecture, and 1 hour by car from Miyazaki city, the Nichinan area has tons of delicious local specialties, and lots of great in photos. things to capture 00 : Udo shrine sells cute stamp books with a rabbit design, as it is said to be a messenger for the gods. They offer a chic one Some people and also a pink one. buy both. with a black cover, 0987-29-1001 Udo Shrine 10 The main shrine is located in a huge facing cave the sea. It is believed this shrine will bring good luck in romance, safe childbirth, childcare and safe travels. It is said that your wish will come true if you throw an “ the back of the “turtle stone”, located main shrine. of the in front the back of the “turtle stone”,

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Tomorrow’s an early start, 11 so go to bed early! , in Takachiho. You can see statues of the gods everywhere AILWAY R 00 : 0982-73-1213(Takachiho Tourism Association) Tourism 0982-73-1213(Takachiho Nishiusuki-gun, Mitai, Takachiho-cho, 1037 Miyazaki Takachiho Shrine 20 Enjoy night Takachiho Takachiho is known Takachiho as a “town of Kagura”. The myths have been passed down through rifual dances called Kagura. Depending on the region, Kagura is performed at different times, but dances are performed every night at Takachiho Shrine. Only the more popular dances are it for an hour. performed, can enjoy so you MATERASU is superb! 1425-1 Mitai, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Mitai, Takachiho-cho, 1425-1 The view from the highest peak

The Tochimata The terraced Tochimata rice-fields sit beside the highway Shrine. to Amanoiwato the center of Takachiho from stretching They farm rice and tobacco in these fields. can You enjoy visit. time you every and feel refreshed seasonal views great Take the A Take and enjoy the magnificent scenery. 30 : 0982-72-3216 This This railway attraction was created using the disused Takachiho Go Railway. to the highest point of Bridge Takachiho at a height of 105 m on an open carriage. 14 AMATERASU RAILWAY 1404-4 Mitai, Takachiho-cho, 1404-4 Mitai, Takachiho-cho,

Hatsue, Nikukobo Eat beef, Takachiho a local specialty. 30 : 0982-72-2468 Several monuments depicting to relating myths this region are Several scattered in Shinden-dori Street, stretching from Takachiho Shrine to the center of the town. When night falls, the to check them out! sure Make lit up. monuments are Photos by Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki 13 beef Takachiho is one of the most famous beef brands, and has won the Prime Minister’s can Award. You order various types of beef dishes such as beef steak, Korean-style BBQ, beef and rice meal. and a Takachiho

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11:30 Amanoiwato /Ama no yasugawara Winery Gokase

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A MODEL COURSE IN TAKACHIHO COURSE IN A MODEL DAY 1 DAY 20:00 5:30 9:00 10:30 13:00 Takachiho beef Takachiho If If you want to eat beef Takachiho at a reasonable price, try the niku-meshi meal at Nikukobo Hatsue. They use high quality meat, and cook it with fresh onions and salty-sweet sauce that is unique to Kyushu. soy Visit spiritualpower spots, and purify your body and soul AREA Heal your soul with the wonder of nature Gorge.at Takachiho TAKACHIHO Takachiho is Takachiho considered to be a particularly sacred place in Japan, and the place where the grandson of the sun goddess, Amaterasu, descended to earth. Purify and history, myths, mind and body experiencing your by while sightseeing.culture 03 DAY 1 DAY 30 : The sightseeing rental boats of Gorge Takachiho are very can popular. You check current wait times on the website of Association. the Tourism can You Takachiho also reserve a boat online. rental 11 This spectacular ravine was created by an ancient eruption of Mt. Aso. There are many great things to see such as 7km of high cliffs, Manai Falls, where water falls from a height of 17 m, Sanbashi and (3 Takachiho bridges). boat is a must-see. a rental from The view

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Head home completely reluxed 00 : 0982-73-5477 Gokase-cho, Kuwanouhi, 4847-1 This winery uses grapes grown in Gokase. Red, white, rose, and sparkling wines are available. They all have crisp,refreshing people so many tastes, buy them as a souvenir. Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Gokase Winery 13 Buy wine at Gokase Winery. You can You see and pray to the Amanoiwato cave from the altar behind the worship hall in Amanoiwato Shrine, but you can’t go inside individually. The priest will conducttours at so check the timetable. times, fixed This place was the setting for the Amanoiwato myth,in which Amanoiwato (the place where Amaterasu Omikami was hiding) is revered. There are two main shrine buildings, east and west, one at each end of the Iwato Ama River. no yasugawara is a 10 minute. walk Shrine building. the West from 667 Mitai, 667 1073-1 Iwato, Iwato, 1073-1

7 times 30 : 0982-74-8239 0982-72-2368 30 Hitting woodblocks many times is a practice unique to hit the woodblocks It in is the said shrine if you Shrine. Aratate wish will come true. your using a wooden hammer, 7 times, in the shrine in the shrine : Amanoiwato Shrine Aratate Shrine Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Takachiho-cho, 10 Recharge at Amanoiwato Shrine and Ama no yasugawara! This is the place where the Shinto deities gathered to think of a way to draw Amaterasu Omikami out of the cave of Amanoiwato. When you walk the road running along the Iwato River, in a big cave. will find a small shrine you 9 Visit Aratate Shrine that is believed to bring good luck in entertainment and matchmaking. The shrine is believed to offer good luck in matchmaking and entertainment, so many entertainers visit It here. is said that if you hit the woodblocks 7 times, in the precincts wish will come true. your Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Takachiho-cho, Hit the woodblock Hit the

0982-73-1831(Kihachi-no-kura) Mitai, Takachiho-cho, 1099-1 Photos by Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Gamadase Market You will be moved the by seaYou of clouds at Kunimigaoka. DAY 2 DAY Oshikata, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Takachiho-cho, Oshikata, 30 : Kunimigaoka 5 can You see the sea of clouds from the Kunimigaoka lookout,which is located at an altitude of 513m. The specfacular can view,which only be seen at certain times,is sure to take The your breath best away. time to see it is early in the morning from mid-September to days. sunny,calm,cool late November,on Obashi Obashi Ravine is located upstream Gorge. from Takachiho The ravine is also known as is Okutakachiho Gorge. This beautiful ravine has a healing effect. If you visit Takachiho this special should stop by place. you Gorge, Get souvenirs and local products at Gamadase Market. 00 : 9 If you want to buy souvenirs unique to such Takachiho as natural honey made by Japanese honeybees and healthy tea made with Angelica that used to be try medicine, consideredShikokiana this store. as a secret and vegetables! Local tea, honey

Confectionary SORAIRO Fill gap a with a freshly baked cheese manju. If you want to eat freshly baked cheese manju, try “Confectionery SORAIRO”. A fresh batch is baked every 10 minutes from 9:00 to 10:00. There are 6 types of cheese manju such as a blue cheeseto manju thattry, pairs perfectly with wine. 080-9243-9606 Miyazaki Nishiusuki-gun, 1050 Mitai, Takachiho-cho, 30 : Photos by Cheese manju, one of Miyazaki's local specialties feature cream cheese wrapped in crispy can cookie buy dough. them You at Gamadase Market, but some stores serve cheese manju on the spot. baked freshly 8

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Northern Area / Nobeoka Northern Area / Nobeoka Northern Area / Takachiho Central Area / Aya 1 2 5 6 Hourigawa Hot Spring of Beauty Mt. Hieizan / Senjojiki Lookout Guest House Maroudo Brewery Aya, Shusen-no-Mori

This is a natural hot spring with a view of Mt. Okueyama in This lookout has a superb view of Mt. Hieizan. Mt. Hieizan has This is a cozy guest house which serves original and local This sightseeing facility is directly operated by Unkai Shuzo. Sobokatamuki Quasi-national Park. It is known as a hot spring some grantie porphyry and is famous as a place for climbing. dishes with food from Takachiho. There are sightseeing spots There are some stores where you can try sake and buy of beauty and is good for smooth skin. Sugebaru, Kitakata-machi, Nobaoka-shi, Miyazaki such as Akimoto Shrine and a giant katsura tree that is souvenirs from Miyazaki, a winery, glass-blowing studio, 10358-10 Kawachimyo, Kitagawa-machi, Nobeoka-shi, Miyazaki estimated to be over 500 years old. restaurants and a hot spring. 0982-23-3080 6604 Mukouyama, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki 1800-19 Minamimata, Aya-cho, Higashimorokata-gun, Miyazaki 0982-72-7226 0985-77-2222 SPOTS RECOMMENDED MIYAZAKI

Northern Area / Hinokage Northern Area / Morotsuka Western Area / Kobayashi City Oita 3 4 7 Takachiho 1 Ishigaki Chaya Morocco House SUKIMULAND 10 Hinokage 3 5 2 Nobeoka 388 218 503 Morotsuka 265 4 388 Kumamoto

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7 This shop is located in the settlement of Togawa Hinokage , The two-storey wooden building is a shop for specialties of This leisure facility spreads around Ono Lake and Mamako Falls. Aya which is called a town of stone walls. Local specialties are sold Morotsukason, which is filled with smell of trees. The specialties The facility offers various activities such as a hot spring, camping Kobayashi 6 10

and you can stay overnight, but reservations are required for are dried shiitake mushrooms, yuzu pepper, and mugwort , and various ways to experience nature. 268 meals. dumplings. 412-6 Sukishimoda, Kobayashi-shi, Miyazaki Miyazaki 7282-1 Nanaori, Hinokage-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki 2640-3 Eshiro, Morotsukason, Higashiusuki-gun, Miyazaki 0984-48-2480 10 0982-87-2295 0982-65-0264

Miyazaki Event Calendar

Aoshima Naked Festival Sports Camps Hyuga Hyottoko Summer Festival Obi Castle Festival Takanabe Castle Lantern Festival Miyazaki Shrine Festival Second Monday in January January-February First Saturday in August Third Saturday/Sunday in October Mid-October Late October

Around 400-500 people participate in You can see various sports teams such Dancers from all over the country The main event of the festival is the At the venue of Maizuru Park, the ruins The parade of a portable shrine this event to perform ritual purification in as professional baseball and J League participate in the event and walk spectacular parade where samurai of Takanabe Castle and its vicinity, embodying Emperor Jimmu fires the winter sea based on the legend of soccer teams training in Miyazaki. through the city, dancing to the rhythm generals and female warriors stroll around 10,000 lanterns are illuminated. up the crowd. Yamasachihiko. of music. around.

14 15 Air line *The travel time is just a guide. Oita Kumamoto Airport Route Travel time Company name (Aso Kumamoto Airport) ANA·JAL· Takachiho (Haneda) Miyazaki About90 min. - Amanoiwato Shrine 10 Tokyo (Narita) - Miyazaki About 100 min. Jetstar Nobeoka (Itami) - Miyazaki About 60 min. ANA・JAL Hinokage 388 Osaka (Kansai) - Miyazaki About 65 min. Peach Gokase 218 Nobeoka (Chubu) - Miyazaki About 75 min. ANA・Solaseed Air 503 JCT.IC Nobeoka Sta. Miyazaki About 40 min. ANA JAL ORC Morotsuka - ・ ・ 265 Okinawa () - Miyazaki About 80 min. Solaseed Air Seoul - Miyazaki About 100 min. ASIANA AIRLINE Shiiba 388 Kadogawa Kumamoto Taipei - Miyazaki About 120 min. CHINA AIRLINE Misato 327 Hyugashi Sta. 388 Hyuga The travel time is just a guide. Bus Reservations required excluding some parts. Hyuga Sections Bus names Travel time Phoenix-go Kijo Tsuno Fukuoka - Miyazaki Mito City Liner About 4 hours20 min. Nippo Line Nippo Sun Marin Liner Nishimera Kawaminami Fukuoka - Nobeoka Gokase-go About 4 hours30 min. 219 Kumamoto - Miyazaki Nanpu-go About 3 hours 25 min. Takanabe Kumamoto - Nobeoka Takachiho-go About 4 hours 5 min. Miyazaki Hamayu-go About 2 hours 45 min. Saito Kyu Higashi Takanabe - - Miyazaki Blue Roman-go About 5 hours 20 min. 265 Ebino Shintomi Beppu/Oita - 447 Pacific Liner About 3 hours 45 min.

Ebino Sta. Kobayashi Kunitomi Expressway shu Nobeoka /Miyazaki Takachiho Operation on JR Kitto Line221 Kobayashi Sta. Aya 10 About 2 hours 40 min. Ebino - Miyazaki specified dates JCT Nobeoka- Miyazaki Himuka About 1 hour 55 min. Miyazaki Expressway 268

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10 Kiyotake Miyazaki Airport JR (Limited express) Car Ferry JCT Miyazaki Miyakonojo [ Starting point ] [ Route ]Route from *Travel time to Miyazaki Sta. Miyakonojo Aoshima Sta. Aoshima Shrine Hakata About 5 hours 10 min. [ Number of services/Time table ] Miyakonojo Sta. 28 Kokura About 4 hours 25 min. Kobe → Miyazaki Mimata Oita About 3 hours .-Sat.: Departure 19:10 → Nobeoka About 1 hour Arrival 8:40 on the following day、 JR Kagoshima Nichinan 220 Sun.: Departure 18:00 Hyuga About 45 min. → 222 Arrival 8:40 on the following day Udo Shrine Kagoshima About 2 hours Miyazaki → Kobe Nichinan Sta. Chuo Miyazaki Departure 19:10 →Arrival 7:30 About 10 min. Airport on the following day

JR(Shinkansen)+ Express bus(B&S MIyazaki) Kushima [ Starting point ]*Travel time to Miyazaki Sta. Hakata About 3 hours 5 min. 0 20km Shinyatsushiro About 2 hours 5 min. *As of April, 2020 Take the “Nichinan Megurigo” Take a sightseeing bus operated by Sightseeing train; tour bus for sightseeing Miyazaki Kotsu for sightseeing Limited express Umisachi-Yamasachi in Nichinan around the Nichinan Coast and Obi.

This special sightseeing train runs on the Nichinan This tour bus visits sightseeing spots in the Sightseeing buses connect Miyazaki Airport, Line between Miyazaki City area and the Nichinan southern area of Nichinan. It matches up with the major hotels and sightseeing spots, and include area. You can enjoy beautiful views while sitting time-table of the Umisachi-Yamasachi, JR special gifts such as lunch and your wishes comfortably on a sofa surrounded by a plush Kyushu limited express. Enjoy a relaxing bus tour coming true for 5,000 yen per adult on Saturdays, interior trimmed in local Obi cedar. while admiring the scenery. Sundays and national holidays. JR Kyushu Information Center Miyazaki Kotsu Customer Bus Information Center Miyazaki Kotsu, Miyako City Branch 050-3786-1717(8:00-20:00) 0985-32-0718(weekday9:00-18:00) 0985-52-7111(9:00~19:00)

Rates may change after April 2020

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