10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Miyazaki Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

April 12, 2022 Marianna Hollaway

Discover the best top things to do in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan including Udo Shrine, Takachiho Gorge, Aoshima Island, Nichinan Coast, Amano Iwato Shrine, Amano Yasugawara, Saitobaru Park, Manai Falls, Toi, Aoshima Shrine.
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1. Udo Shrine

3232 Miyaura, Nichinan 887-0101 Miyazaki Prefecture +81 987-29-1001 [email protected] http://www.udojingu.com
Excellent
58%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 621 reviews

Udo Shrine

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

Mitai, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun 882-1101 Miyazaki Prefecture [email protected] http://takachiho-kanko.info/
Excellent
57%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,162 reviews

Takachiho Gorge

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

Miyazaki 889-2162 Miyazaki Prefecture
Excellent
42%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 686 reviews

Aoshima Island

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. Nichinan Coast

Miyaura, Nichinan 887-0101 Miyazaki Prefecture
Excellent
51%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 242 reviews

Nichinan Coast

5. Amano Iwato Shrine

1073-1 Iwato, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun 882-1621 Miyazaki Prefecture +81 982-74-8239 http://amanoiwato-jinja.jp/
Excellent
47%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 387 reviews

Amano Iwato Shrine

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.

6. Amano Yasugawara

Iwato, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun 882-1621 Miyazaki Prefecture
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 390 reviews

Amano Yasugawara

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.

7. Saitobaru Park

Saitobaru Miyake, Saito 881-0005 Miyazaki Prefecture +81 983-42-0024 http://mppf.or.jp/saito
Excellent
39%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

Saitobaru Park

8. Manai Falls

Mitaimisioi, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun 882-1101 Miyazaki Prefecture http://takachiho-kanko.info/sightseeing/takachihokyou.php?cate=all&nav=1
Excellent
56%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 209 reviews

Manai Falls

9. Toi

Ono, Kushima 888-0221 Miyazaki Prefecture +81 987-72-0479 http://kushima-city.jp/toi/
Excellent
47%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 157 reviews

Toi

10. Aoshima Shrine

2-13-1 Aoshima, Miyazaki Miyazaki Prefecture +81 985-65-1262 [email protected] https://aoshima-jinja.jp/
Excellent
35%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 650 reviews

Aoshima Shrine

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.

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