Top Things to do in Miyazaki Prefecture
Top Hotels in Miyazaki Prefecture
- 1. Hotel JAL City Miyazaki
- 2. JR Kyushu Hotel Miyazaki
- 3. Dormy Inn Miyazaki
- 4. Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort
- 5. Ariston Hotel Miyazaki
- 6. Richmond Hotel Miyazaki Ekimae
- 7. Holiday Inn Resort Miyazaki, an IHG hotel
- 8. Kokumin Shukusha Hotel Takachiho
- 9. Aoshima Grand Hotel
- 10. Nichinan Kaigan Nango Prince Hotel
10 Free Things to do in Miyazaki Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan including Udo Shrine, Takachiho Gorge, Aoshima Island, Sukimu Land, Sekinoo Falls, Nichinan Coast, Amano Iwato Shrine, Amano Yasugawara, Omi Shrine, Aoshima Shrine.
Restaurants in Miyazaki Prefecture
1. Udo Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 621 reviews
Reviewed By kenyunyk - Hong Kong, China
This shrine is located inside a big cave at waterfront connected with entrance with a long staircase which makes this shrine worth visiting.
2. Takachiho Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,162 reviews
Reviewed By garetjax72 - Singapore, Singapore
Nice walk along the gorge from Mihashi to Shinbashi Bridge with lovely autumn colours along the route. The waterfall beside Mihashi Bridge is pretty, but not very spectacular. Quite interesting to see how the river has carved a route through the basalt columns of the gorge. Note that there are quite a number of stairs along the route, with no slopes for wheelchairs or prams. Parking beside Mihashi Bridge is most convenient, but is very limited. Do come early.
3. Aoshima Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 686 reviews
Reviewed By BuccaneerDave - Nanaimo, Canada
Saw this is a guidebook and decided we must go. So happy we did. The whole community has a great laid back surfer vibe. The gardens in the town are beautiful. Countless people came up to us to have a quick chat. Wish we had stayed a night there. The washboard is fantastic. Such a unique and interesting formation that carries on down the coast for miles. This is the easiest spot to stop and have a look at. As others have done, we timed our visit for low tide to get the best effect. Daytrip from Miyazaki-shi. The temple on the island has a very lovely garden area tucked into the centre. Very interesting. Really enjoyed our day there.
4. Sukimu Land
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By lovinjapan - Okayama, Japan
In this lake area are a number of activities a tourist can explore. There are a few options for accommodation from camping, log cabins to the ultimate traditional Japanese Thatch House Rental, with a private restaurant where your meals are served. There is also an onsen 'hot springs' for soaking your body. The staff are very friendly and kind. Across the the onsen is the areas sake brewery. Here you can buy some local sake, shouochu to take home, or drink while staying in the area. The owners will kindly offer if you want to see the unique process of brewing, worth seeing. Also you can walk over the long suspension bridge looking over Mamako Falls, don't forget to add the crossover fee.
5. Sekinoo Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By beyourwings
The falls were majestic. We went on a Tuesday morning and it was pretty quiet, with only 2 other couples beside us. We spent quite some time on the bridge just enjoying the spectacular sides of nature (ps you can see 2 smaller waterfalls there too!) It was easy to get to, just a few mins walk to get to the actual falls and no need for a long hike or many steps. Definitely a must-go!
6. Nichinan Coast
7. Amano Iwato Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 387 reviews
Reviewed By kirstine2013 - Albuquerque, United States
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 the priests opens the gate behind the shrine so we can view the actual cave (speaks only in Japanese). Leaving the shrine, walk 5 mins down the road to the entrance to a serene river & a different cave. Here there are multiple pagodas. Without any other information, I believe these may represent stone pagados built near other riverbeds, to prevent dead children being taken into hell or the underworld, a pre-Buddhist myth.
8. Amano Yasugawara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 390 reviews
Reviewed By kirstine2013 - Albuquerque, United States
Located just 3 minute walk from the Amano-Iwato shrine, past cafes, descend the steps, over a stone bridge & listen to the sound of the gentle river flowing through a highly spiritual place. Even though the cave at the end is not the one that Amaterasu hid in (that can be viewed from lookout behind the shrine (viewing on hour & half hour) it is spectacular because of the plethora of stone pagodas. Without explanation, I believe these may symbolize pagodas built by lost/dead children (or their parents) at a Sai no Kawara, a riverbed which leads to hell. It is said an ogre keeps knocking down the pagodas but a Bodhisattva shields pagodas & the children to avoid hell.
9. Omi Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By N9303OWtonyb - Warrington, United Kingdom
The Omi shrine is literally on the coast in a beautiful setting with great views of the ocean. Well worth seeking out.
10. Aoshima Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 650 reviews
Reviewed By trishsoto - Irvine, United States
Amazing and peaceful. Well worth a short regional train ride from Miyazaki to visit Aoshima, the village, the gardens and the walk to this island shrine. Nothing short of wonderful.
