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Access to By train TOKYO NOBEOKA JR Hakata Station – JR Nobeoka Station OSAKA Approximately 4 hours ※ shows only major interchanges (IC) and junctions From JR Hakata Station, take the “Sonic” express train to Oita Station, then board the “Nichirin” express train to Nobeoka from the same platform. KOKURA JR Oita Station – JR Nobeoka Station Kitakyusyu JCT Approximately 2 hours Yukuhashi IC From Oita station, take the “Nichirin” express train to Nobeoka. HAKATA Fukuoka IC JR Kagoshima Central Station – JR Nobeoka Station Tosu JCT Approximately 3 hours Nagasaki Expressway Hiji JCT From Kagoshima Central Station, take the “Kirishima” express train to Oita Expressway Sasebo-Daito IC Oita Miyazaki Station, then, from the same platform, board either the “Nichirin” Oita IC or “Hyuga” express train to Nobeoka. Takeo JCT JR Miyazaki Station – JR Nobeoka Station Kumamoto IC Saiki IC Nagasaki IC Approximately 1 hour Mashiki kamae IC Kumamoto Airport IC From Miyazaki Station, board the “Nichirin” or “Hyuga” express train to KUMAMOTO TAKACHIHO Kitaura IC Nobeoka. ● Sumie IC Mihune IC Kitagawa IC Kitakata IC SHIN Nobeoka JCT YATSUSHIRO NOBEOKA By car Hyuga IC Kyushu Expressway East Kyushu Expressway From Fukuoka City : Approximately 3 h 30 min Miyazaki Car ferry Miyazaki Expressway From Fukuoka IC take the Kyushu Expressway heading south. Transfer to Oita Expressway at Tosu Junction. At Hiji Junction, continue on Oita Ebino JCT Miyazaki Port Expressway heading south to Miyazaki, passing through Oita Mera IC. Kyushu Shinkansen MIYAZAKI Take the East Kyushu Expressway south to Nobeoka City. Miyazaki IC From Kagoshima City : Approximately 3 h 30 min Kiyotake JCT Miyazaki Airport From Kagoshima IC, take Kyushu Expressway north. At Ebino Junction, proceed onto East Kyushu Expressway, north to Nobeoka City. ANA / JAL / Solaseed Air From Oita City : Approximately 1 h 30 min KAGOSHIMA Kagoshima IC CHUO From Oita IC, take East Kyushu Expressway south to Nobeoka City. Explore TOKYO From Kumamoto City : Approximately 2 h 30 min From Route 57, continue onto Route 325. Proceed on Route 218 OSAKA via Takachiho Town, then take Kitakata-Nobeoka Road to Nobeoka City. FUKUOKA From Miyazaki City : Approximately 1 h 15 min From Miyazaki West IC, take East Kyushu Expressway north to NOBEOKA Nobeoka City. Nobeoka Nobeoka Profile In a world of mythology where the gods descend to the earth, Nobeoka is a “hybrid city” that blends the old and the new. It is a town built among castle ruins, but also features facto- ries that use the latest technology. Nobeoka is surrounded by mountains, NOBEOKA rivers, and even the ocean. Nobeoka has also been called a “Gourmet Town” because of its delicious yet reasonably priced food and sake. Contact Nobeoka Tourist Association Nobeoka Souvenir Station TEL : 0982-29-2155 TEL : 0982-32-3706 Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm / Closed: Sat, Sun, and holidays Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm / Open year around Address: Cocoretta NOBEOKA 2F, Address: JR Nobeoka Station 2-125, Saiwai-machi, Nobeoka City https://nobekan.jp/en/ Nobeoka Tourist Association いただきます おいしい Gourmet dishes loved Highly by the people of Nobeoka Gourmet dishes loved i o by the people of Nobeoka Recommended Highly i ta shi Recommended da i ki チ キ ン ma 延 岡 su 辛 麺 南 蛮 Nobeoka Chicken Karamen Nanban The Birthplace of “Chicken Nanban” For Spicy Food Lovers Chicken Nanban, a fried chicken cutlet dipped in sweet vinaigrette, was invented in Nobeoka in the 1970s. ere are multiple versions of Chick- Nobeoka “Karamen” is a spicy noodle soup made with a secret base. To make Karamen, chopped hot peppers, garlic, chives, and ground meat are added to the broth en Nanban in Nobeoka, and the most popular version includes tartar before an egg is mixed in. One of the soup’s main characteristics is its slightly chewy “konyaku” noodles, which are made with both soba and wheat our. ere are sauce. Considered the soul food of Nobeoka, Chicken Nanban is not increasing levels of spice to choose from. only oered in restaurants and bars, but various other kinds of establish- ments, such as cafes and sushi restaurants, which have also developed their own original recipes. Let’s eat Breast Fillet or Thigh Fillet ? Chicken Nanban! Special Movie Residents of Nobeoka are divided into two groups: those who like the rich Blair (AUS) and Erin (USA) taste of thigh llet, and those who prefer the leaner taste of breast llet. arrive in Nobeoka, hoping to eat Chicken Nanban, the famous chicken dish that was invented there. They find themselves swept up in an exploration of the local cuisines, traditions, and legends that go above and beyond their expectations. Please join them in ex- periencing the unique and vibrant city of Nobeoka! Nobeoka's Please watch on YouTube 》 Chicken Nanban character “Chickinan Bancho" Search: Explore Nobeoka 1|Explore Nobeoka Explore Nobeoka|2 Gourmet dishes loved Highly by the people of Nobeoka Recommended ひむか 本サバ Himuka Honsaba Miyazaki Brand-name Mackerel that won Prime Minister Award It is well known that Mackerel are dicult to farm because of their fragile nature. However, in Nobeoka’s Kitaura area, Himuka Honsaba are bred under controlled conditions and exported once they grow to over 400g. To ensure that the sh’s stomach is empty when it is exported, they are not fed for at least 7 days prior. is results in a mellow tasting, odorless sh with a wonderful texture. It is popular to serve it as sashimi! 伊勢 Ise Ebi の べ おか Japanese Spiny Lobster 海老Spiny lobsters from the Hyuga-nada sea Nobeoka Iwagaki Oyster are famous nationwide. Large, Rich, and Creamy! September to mid-April is lobster season and many spiny 岩ガキNobeoka Iwagaki Oysters, which are in season from spring lobsters can be found in ports all around Nobeoka. Spiny throughout summer, are also called “Summer Oysters.” It’ s best to lobsters caught in Nobeoka have a fresh and rich taste. e eat them after being grilled over a charcoal barbeque. Nobeoka best way to prepare spiny lobsters is to grill them with salt or Iwagaki Oysters are farmed on shing grounds where the Kuroshio eat them raw as sashimi. Current meets nutritious water from mountains, making them large, rich, and creamy! During the season, many people enjoy Iwagaki Oyster Festivals in the region. 3|Explore Nobeoka Explore Nobeoka|4 Gourmet dishes loved Highly by the people of Nobeoka Nobeoka Mitsukura Breweries Recommended Nobeoka, a city situated in Miyazaki prefecture in Kyushu, is known as the “City of Rivers” where clear water flows. There are three breweries that make different kinds of liquor: Craft Beer (Miyazaki Hideji Beer), Sake (Sentokushuzo), and Shochu (SATO SHOCHU). “Nobeoka Mitsukura” is a union formed by all three of them, to improve craftsmanship and promote the region. Craft Beer Brewery Miyazaki Hideji Beer Co.,Ltd. e Hideji Beer brewery is located at the base of Mt. Mukabaki. ey brew beers ranging from traditional styles enjoyed around the world to the truly original Hideji brew, all created with ingredi- ents grown locally. is makes Hideji a true Japa- nese craft beer. Hideji Beer has won many nation- al and international prizes for their great products. 鮎 宮 崎 ひ でじビール 料理Gourmet Ayu Enjoy the taste of autumn at Ayu restaurants along Gokase River ere are many traditional ways to prepare Ayu, a kind of sweetsh. You can grill the sh with salt or miso, or cook it up with some rice. Grilled Ayu with miso is a local specialty! Sake Brewery 鮎やな Sentokushuzo Co., Ltd. Ayu Yana Detailed MAP H-2 Sake (rice wine) is made from rice and water “Ayu Yana” is the name of a traditional shing utilizing microbes such as yeast and koji-mold. method that uses a trap to catch sh as they swim Sentokushuzo is the only specialized sake brewery downstream to lay their eggs. It controls the ow of in Miyazaki Prefecture and has over 100 years of water and guides Ayu onto the trap, which is made of history. Making sake requires high level fermenta- bamboo. is method has been used for over 300 tion techniques. Sentokushuzo continues to brew years and has become a signature autumn feature in Nobeoka. Measured by both scale and number of delicious sake that is loved by both foreigners and sh captured, this trap is the largest in Japan. 千徳酒造 locals alike. Shochu Distillery SATO SHOCHU Inc. Longest sh trap in Japan! *e Ayu Fish Trap season is between October 1st and early December. Shochu is a popular liquour in Japan, which Miyazaki Prefecture is famous for producing. ere are various ways to enjoy shochu. SATO SHOCHU is a distillery located on the banks of the Houri River. e distillery uses traditional Highlight Ochi Ayu techniques to produce shochu with natural ingre- Ayu that swim downstream to lay their dients, such as rice, barley, sweet potato, and eggs are called “Ochi Ayu”. You can also 佐藤焼酎製造場 chestnut. see people catching Ayu at the trap! 5|Explore Nobeoka Explore Nobeoka|6 祝子川渓谷 Activities Explore NOBEOKA Houri River Valley MAP A-2 Beautiful clear water! e Houri River Valley was formed by a water stream cutting through granite. e amazing clarity of the water accentuates the beauty of the surrounding forest. e splendor of the valley contin- ues as the seasons change. In summertime, you can enjoy stream shing, river activities, and camping. Big PAC-MAN !!! 神さん山 Mt. Kamisan MAP A-3 キャ ニオニ ング Canyoning MAP A,B-3 Surrounded by beautiful trees, clear skies and pure water, you will nd a wonderful world that you have never experienced in the Houri River Valley. Let’s go on an adventure! Enjoy swim- ming, jumping and sliding like a child there! パ ッ ク ン岩 Houri River Hot Spring “Bijin no yu”「美人の湯」MAP B-3 Get silky, smooth skin! 祝子川温泉 is hot spring is situated at the foot of Mt.