Introducing recommended local information of Miyazaki Prefecture. Miyazaki Prefecture offers tourist attractions such as Atago Shrine, Aoshima Island, and Udo Shrine; sightseeing events such as the Hana Matsuri (Flower Festival), Rokugatsu Lantern Festival, and Okagedo Festival; and local delicacies such as chicken nanban, meat rolled rice balls, and cold soup.
Miyazaki Prefecture is located in the southeastern part of Kyushu. It is known as a place where professional baseball teams set up camp due to its warm tropical climate. Many professional baseball fans visit the prefecture for the chance to see professional baseball players up close.
Miyazaki Prefecture has long been a popular honeymoon destination because of its rich tropical atmosphere.
Miyazaki Prefecture was once called Hyuga Province because of the myth of Kamuyamato-Iwarehiko, the grandson of Yamayukihiko, who conquered the east and ascended the throne at the Kashihara Palace in Yamato, becoming the first emperor, Emperor Jinmu. There are many customs and festivals related to the myth, and there are many sightseeing spots where visitors can experience the romance of myths such as the Kojiki.
Miyazaki Prefecture is one of the most agriculturally active prefectures in Japan, ranking second in Kyushu and sixth in Japan in terms of agricultural output. Because of its mild climate, the prefecture is famous for its early rice production, and it also grows vegetables, fruits, leaf tobacco, and sweet potatoes.
The livestock industry is also flourishing, and the prefecture used to be one of the largest producers in Japan, but it is now well known thanks to the PR efforts of Hideo Higashikokuhara, who became the governor of Miyazaki Prefecture. Mangoes, in particular, have become famous under the brand name "Taiyo no Tamago" (the sun's egg) and are now recognized as a luxury fruit, making them a popular tourist souvenir.
Miyazaki Prefecture is divided into northern Miyazaki, downtown Miyazaki, and southern Miyazaki, each of which is dotted with hot springs where visitors can rest their bodies and minds. Miyazaki Prefecture is also a great place to experience the tropics, with Seagaia and the Nichinan Coastal Drive.
Tropical Resort Miyazaki Seagaia is a resort facility located in Hamayama, Yamazaki-cho, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture. In addition to hot springs and hotels, the facility has one of the world's largest indoor pools, the Ocean Dome, a golf course, and other facilities, including relaxation facilities, a tennis club, a large bowling alley, a nature zoo, and other amusement facilities. The Sea Gaia is a unique facility that was established by the Summit in 2000.
Seagaia is also a popular tourist destination, and was the site of the 2000 Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Miyazaki Prefecture offers a wide variety of foods and beverages, both old and new.
The gorge was formed by erosion of Aso lava by the Gokase River, and is a scenic spot with cliffs of 100 meters at the highest point and 80 meters on average for 7 km.It is located within the Aso Kujyu National Park. The gorge has several waterfalls, including Tamadaru Falls, Manai Falls, and Arara...»
Takachiho Shrine is also known as "Jyusha Daimyojin. It is said to have been built during the reign of Emperor Taruhito. Every year on December 3 of the lunar calendar, there is a dedication of the Sasafuri Kagura, which is said to be the beginning of Kagura (Shinto music and dance).The spring fest...»
Surrounded by corrugated rocks called "devil's washboard," the island has a circumference of 860 meters, an area of about 4.4 hectares, and a height of about 6 meters. The opposite shore is called Aoshima Beach, a major tourist attraction that includes Aoshima Beach. Aoshima is connected to Aoshima...»
Miyazaki Jingu is a historic shrine located in the center of Miyazaki Prefecture. The shrine dates back to the time of Emperor Suiko, and two deities, including Emperor Jinmu, are worshipped here. The shrine pavilions made entirely of cedar wood are rare in Japan. The main shrine and 11 other buil...»
Legend has it that when Amaterasu (the Great Goddess of Amaterasu) hid in Iwato, the eight million gods and goddesses gathered to consult with each other. Since some time ago, people have been seen piling up stones in Ama-no-gawara with their wishes, and there are countless stones piled two or thre...»
Amano-Iwato Shrine is one of the shrines that appear in Japanese mythology.According to the myth, Amaterasu fought with a god named Yamatono-orochi-kami, who became so angry that he retreated to an iwaya (rock cave) called Amano-Iwato. Later, the story goes, the gods danced a dance in front of Aman...»
A wave-shaped rock surrounding Aoshima Island, which has a circumference of 860 meters. The mountain, which is composed of alternating layers of sandstone and mudstone (the Aburatsu Formation), was submerged by the sea and eroded by waves, resulting in the formation of a slight rise, known as an up...»