Miyazaki is a sun-drenched prefecture on the eastern coast of Kyushu island, celebrated for its subtropical beaches, ancient Shinto mythology, dramatic gorges, and one of Japan's most distinctive regional cuisines. Home to Takachiho Gorge, the sacred site linked to the birth of Japan, and the stunning Nichinan Coast, Miyazaki offers travelers a rare blend of natural drama, spiritual depth, and coastal relaxation far from the crowds of Japan's classic tourist trail.
Historical sites
Places where Miyazaki's past comes alive.
Saitobaru Burial Mounds (Saitobaru Kofungun)
Where: Saito City
Admission: Adult: ¥200 ($1.35) for museum; park free | Child: ¥100
Obi Castle (Obi-jo) and Yoshokan Samurai Villa
Where: Obi, Nichinan City
Admission: Adult: ¥610 ($4.10) | Child: ¥310
Miyazaki Shrine (Birth of Japan Mythology Site)
Where: Miyazaki City
Admission: Adult: Free | Child: Free
Takachiho Shrine (Yokagura Ritual Site)
Where: Takachiho Town
Admission: Adult: Shrine free; Yokagura ¥1,000 ($6.70) | Child: Free
Amano Iwato Shrine (Cave of Heaven)
Where: Takachiho Town
Admission: Adult: Free; cave viewing requires guided tour ¥200 ($1.35) | Child: Free
Museums
Curated collections that tell Miyazaki's story.
Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Nature and History
Hours: 9:00AM-5:00PM; closed Monday
Admission: Adult: Free | Child: Free
Saitobaru Archaeological Museum
Hours: 9:30AM-5:00PM; closed Monday
Admission: Adult: ¥200 ($1.35) | Child: ¥100
Obi Castle Museum (Obi Rekishi Museum)
Hours: 9:00AM-5:00PM daily
Admission: Adult: ¥610 ($4.10) combined castle and museum | Child: ¥310