What to do and see in Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu: The Best Things to do Good for Couples

October 10, 2021 Myesha Cogley

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

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
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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. Sekinoo Falls

Sekinoocho, Miyakonojo 885-0113 Miyazaki Prefecture http://cms.city.miyakonojo.miyazaki.jp/display.php?cont=121115114641
Excellent
42%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 98 reviews

Sekinoo Falls

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!

5. 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

6. 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%
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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.

7. 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.

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. Hyugasaki Umagase

Hoshishima, Hyuga Miyazaki Prefecture +81 982-55-0235 [email protected] http://www.kanko-miyazaki.jp/hyuga/kanko/10755.html
Excellent
59%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 121 reviews

Hyugasaki Umagase

This is one of the best places to see Nippo-Kaigan Quasi-National Park. There are two lookout points on top of the precepitous cliff that offer a great view of the hexagonal rock columns that make up the cliff and the Pacific Ocean. Looking at the horizon, you can make out the curve of the earth.

10. 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

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