MIYAZAKI and VICINITY

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Practical Travel Guide - 706

MIYAZAKI
and VICINITY
Miyazaki City, with a population of 370,000 (as of
January, 2010), is one of the centers of politics, economy and
culture of Southern Kyushu. The climate is subtropical all year
round, and palm and phoenix trees can be seen along the
streets. The main street of the city is Tachibana-dori, with
department stores, souvenir shops and fancy restaurants. The
weather is mild, and there is abundant greenery. Miyazaki is one
of the most popular cities for sightseeing in Japan.
Nichinan Kaiganhas a beautiful coastline stretching
more than 100 km (62 mi.) to the south of Miyazaki City and is
designated as Quasi-National Park.

Kirishima and Ebino Plateau, is the highest hot spring resort in Kyushu. The Kirishima area comprises
the Kirishima Range consisting of 23 peaks. The range extends
almost 16 km (9.9 mi.) between the two outstanding peaks: Mt.
Takachiho-no-mine, alt. 1,574 m (5,163 ft.) and Mt. Karakunidake,
alt. 1,700 m (5,576 ft.).
Takachihois a land of Japanese myths. The Yokagura
(sacred dance and music) festival is held from November until
February of the next year. Every Saturday night, people gather in
one house, drink sake, watch dancers performance, and sing
songs. The dates of the festival change every year.

Note: Transportation expenses, admission fees and other charges may be changed due to the increase in the consumption
tax rate to 8% from April 2014.

Access to Miyazaki:
From

Type of transportation

Time required

One-way Fare

Tokyo
|
Kokura
|
Oita
|
Miyazaki

JR Shinkansen Nozomi, Hikari

5 hrs.

Nozomi 21,690
Hikari 21,090

JR Ltd. Express Sonic

1 hr. 20 min.

3,920

JR Ltd. Express Nichirin

3 hrs.

5,630

Kyoto
|
Kokura
|
Oita
|
Miyazaki

JR Shinkansen Nozomi, Hikari

2 hrs. 30 min.

Nozomi 14,670
Hikari 14,270

JR Ltd. Express Sonic

1 hr. 20 min.

3,920

JR Ltd. Express Nichirin

3 hrs.

5,630

Tokyo (Haneda)

Airplane

1 hr. 45 min.

36,800

Osaka (Itami)

Airplane

1 hr. 5 min.

23,500

Nagoya

Airplane

1 hr. 10 min.

29,800

Fukuoka

Airplane

45 min.

19,700

Osaka

Ferry

13 hrs.

13,600 32,800

Fukuoka

Highway Bus

4 hrs. 20 min.

6,000

Seoul

Airplane

1 hr. 40 min.

60,700

Taipei

Airplane

2 hr. 20 min.

82,000 112,000

The one-way fare is ordinary rate and may change according to the season. Please check them in advance.

Access from Miyazaki Airport to downtown:

15 min. by JR local train to Miyazaki Sta. 340.
15 min. by bus to Miya-ko-city Bus Terminal near Minami-Miyazaki Sta. 250.
30 min. by bus to Miyazaki Sta. 400 (1,800 approximately by taxi).
For discount tickets, please contact each transportation company.

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Transportation in the Area:

Local Buses & Trains:
There are two bus terminals in Miyazaki City, i.e., from Miyazaki Unkou Center and Miya-ko-city Bus Terminal, in front of MinamiMiyazaki Sta. Buses for Aoshima depart from Miyazaki Unkou Center.
Destinations from Miyazaki

Operated by

Aoshima:
Miyazaki Sta. Aoshima Sta.
Miyazaki ekimae Bus Center Aoshima Bus Stop

Time required

JR local train (JR)

Bus (Miyazaki Kotsu)

Ebino Plateau, Kirishima (Kirishima Shrine, Hayashida Onsen Spa),

Kagoshima:
Miyazaki Sta. Kirishima-jingu Sta.
Kirishima-jingu Sta. (via Kirishima Shrine) Ebino Plateau (2 runs on Sat. & Sun only)
Kirishima-jingu Sta. Kirishima Shrine (for Kirishima Iwasaki Hotel)
Kagoshimachuo Sta. Kirishima Iwasaki Hotel
Kagoshima Airport Kirishima Iwasaki Hotel
Kagoshimachuo Sta. Hinataya Onsen Spa
Takachiho:
Miyazaki Sta. Nobeoka Sta.
Nobeoka Sta. Takachiho Sta.

JR Limited Express Kirishima

Bus (Iwasaki Bus Network )

JR Limited Express Nichirin

Bus (Miyazaki Kotsu)

Kagoshima:
Miyazaki Sta. Kagoshimachuo Sta.
JR Limited Express Kirishima
Miyazaki ekimae Bus Center (via Kagoshima Airport) Kagoshimachuo-ekimae Highway bus Hamayu (Miyazaki Kotsu)

Places of Interest:
Miyazaki
Tachibana Park, 20-min. walk or 10 min. by bus
from JR Miyazaki Sta., is a riverside park reminiscent of Southern
Europe, and is the location of several first class hotels.
Miyazaki Shrine, 15-min. walk from JR MiyazakiJingu Sta. or 9 min. by bus from Depart-mae Bus Stop, sits quietly at the end of a cedar-lined avenue. The shrine is dedicated to
Jimmu, the legendary first Emperor of Japan. In its precincts is
the Prefectural Museum displaying historic and archaeological
materials of the district, as well as folk toys and traditional daily
utensils.
Heiwadai Park, 12 min. by bus from Depart-mae
Bus Stop or 25-min. walk from JR Miyazaki-Jingu Sta., is located
60 m above sea level. The Tower of Peace in the park was constructed with stones from many countries of the world.

30 min.
48 min.

360
700

1 hr. 20 min.
1 hr. 6 min.
13 min.
1 hr. 38 min.
42 min.
1 hr. 17 min.

2,630
740
240
1,350
690
770

1 hr. 10 min.
1 hr. 9 min. ~
1 hr. 30 min.

1,600
1,740

2 hrs. 10 min.
2 hrs. 15 min.

3,920
2,700

Haniwa (clay figures) Garden

, 12 min. by bus
from Depart-mae Bus Stop or a 25-min. walk from JR Miyazakijingu Sta., located in the north corner of the hilltop Heiwadai
Park, is modeled after the ancient mounds scattered throughout
the district, and some 400 replicas of ancient clay figures and
earthen vessels are scattered about the place.
Miyazaki Science Center, 3-min. walk
from Miyazaki Sta., JR Nippo Main Line. Various materials and
technology are fully displayed in the center. The main feature is a
planetarium, the 3rd. largest dome in the world (27 meters in
diameter). Open 9:00 - 16:30. Closed: Mon., the day following
national holidays, Year-end & New year holiday. Admission:
520 for display room; 730 for display and planetarium. http://
www.city.miyazaki.miyazaki.jp/cul/cosmoland/pamphlet_English.
pdf

10
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Downtown Miyazaki

One-way
Fare

500m

Cycli

Takach

iho St.

Annual Events:

To Aoshima

Oyodo
ng Co

River

urse

Heiwadai Park

Hospital
Miyazaki
Sogo Bunka
City Hall
Municipal Univ.
Park
Tachiba
na St.
Bonbelta Tachibana Dept. Store
Tachibana Park
Prefectural
Yamagataya
Office
Dept. Store

Haniwa
Garden

Miya-ko-city
Bus Terminal
MinamiMiyazaki Sta.

Prefectural Museum
Miyazaki Shrine

Tourist
Information
information

Miyazaki Sta.
Miyazaki
Science Center

Horse Race
Track

Miyazaki
Jingu Sta.

10
Nipp

o Ma

in Lin

e (JR

March to May
(Date changeable every year):
Miyazaki Flower Festa in Miyazaki
City.
The parks are filled with thousands of
specially arranged flowers.
End of Oct.
(Date changeable every year):
Miyazaki Jingu Taisai at Miyazaki
Shrine.
Palanquin and Miss Shan-Shan-uma
(girls wearing traditional Japanese
bride costume) parade will be held.

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Traffic Network

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To Beppu

To Beppu

Aso
To Kumamoto

Tateno
Nobeoka
Takachiho

Takamori

JR Lines

Hyuga

Hiuga

Bus

Seagaia

Other Railways
Miyazaki
(Miyazaki-ekimaeBus
BusCenter
Center)
Miyazaki-ekimae

Kobayashi

Kirishima Shrine
Jingu

Ebino Kogen
Plateau

Minami-Miy
Minami-Miyazaki

Miyakonojo

To Kagoshima

Tayoshi

Kodomo-no-kuni

Miyazaki Airport
Aoshima
Horikiri-toge

Aburatsu

Udo Shrine
Kushima

Aoshima and Nichinan Kaigan (Buses depart from

Miyazaki-ekimae Bus Center)
Kodomo-no-Kuni (Childrens Land), 1-min.
walk from Kodomo-no-Kuni Sta. or 40 min. by bus bound for
Aoshima or Nichinan from Miyazaki, is a seaside park with a natural hill and river, containing various amusement facilities. Open
10:0016:00. Admission: 400 ( 800 in Flower festival season
held in mid Mar. through early May) Closed: Tue.
Aoshima Island, 10-min. walk from Aoshima Sta. or 45
min. by bus from Miyazaki, is a tiny island covered with biro
(betel-nut) palms and 200 species of subtropical plants. The
coastal rocks here have been eroded by the waves in a unique
pattern called locally the devils washboard.
Aoshima Botanical Gardens10-min.
walk from Aoshima Sta. or 45 min. by bus from Miyazaki, is
planted with 400 species of subtropical plants. Open 8:3016:00.
9:0016:30. (big hothouse) Daily. Admission: Free. 200 for the
big hothouse.
Horikiri Pass, 55 min. by bus bound for Aburatsu,
Obi, Michinoeki-Phoenix from Miyazaki or 5 min. by bus from
Aoshima Bus Stop, commands and the unique coastal beauty of
the area. The spot is decorated with colorful flowers throughout
the year.
Udo Shrine, 1 hr. 25 min. by bus from Miyazaki or
40 min. by bus from Aoshima Bus Stop, is located in a grotto
made by wave action. It is dedicated to the father of the legendary first Emperor of Japan.
Phoenix Seagaia Resort, 20
min. by bus from Miyazaki Sta. or 30 min. by bus from Miyazaki
Airport, is a resort area surrounded with pine tree forests faced
to the ocean. It consists of hotels, golf courses, spas, Miyazaki
cuisine restaurants and a convention center.

Cape Toi

Range consisting of 23 peaks. The range extends almost 16 km

(9.9 mi.) between the two outstanding peaks, Mt. Takachino-nomine, alt. 1,574 m (5,163 ft.) and Mt. Karakunidake, alt. 1,700 m
(5,576 ft.).
Ebino Plateau, 1 hr. 6min by bus from Kirishimajingu Sta. is the highest hot spring resort in Kyushu. Hiking trails
are laid out in the plateau, which is dotted with crater lakes.
Ebino Plateau is also famous for rare alpine flowers called
Miyama-Kirishima.
Hayashida Onsen Spa (Kirishima Iwasaki Hotel), 1 hr. 48
min. by bus from Kagoshimachuo Sta. is the most popular spa
resort among many spas gushing out in Kirishima. There is a
magnificent view of Mt. Sakurajima and Kinko Bay in Kagoshima
City far below.
Kirishima Shrine, 23 min. by bus from JR
Kirishima-jingu Sta. taking 1 hr. 25 min by JR Limited Express
from Miyazaki Sta., is dedicated to the God who first descended
to the land. This area is the home of Japanese mythology.
According to legend, it was here that the ancestor of the founders of the Japanese Imperial line descended from Heaven.
Miyazaki Station
ATM Corner
From left Miyazaki Bank, Miyazaki Taiyo Bank,
Miyazaki Shinyo Bank (with Takanabe Shinyo Bank,
Miyazaki Rodo Bank, JA Rengokai),
Postal Savings,
Tourist
Informaition

Lavatory
Coin Lockers

information

Lavatory
Ticket Office (Green Window)
Accepted credit cards:
DC, Nihon Shinpan, JRCard,
UC, KC, MC, VISA, BC, JCB,
KC (Kyodo Card), Diners Club
(Hours: 5:30 - 23:00)

Square

East Exit
Credit Card
Corner
(VISA, MASTER)

Ticket Office
Main Lobby

Takachiho
Takachiho Gorge, 25-min. walk or 5 min. by bus
from Takachiho Sta., has a height of 80 m and a length of over 7
km, and is famous for beautiful scenery. Takachiho Shrine
is located between Takachiho Sta. and Takachiho
Gorge. Yokagura (sacred Shinto dance and music) is performed
every night in the precincts of the shrine, starting at 20:00.
Admission: 500.

Kirishima, Ebino Plateau and Hayashida Onsen Spa

(Kirishima Iwasaki Hotel)
Kirishima: The Kirishima area comprises the Kirishima

Coin Lockers

Ticket Vending Machines

International Telephone
(with English instructions)

Ticket Gate

Tourist
Agency

Platforms
3-4

Kiosk
Platforms
1-2
Ticket Gate
Shopping
Area

Lavatory

Restaurant

West Exit

Taxi Stand
Bus Stop
Highway Bus
for Downtown
for Miyazaki Airport

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Accommodations:
Name of facilities

Tel.

Room rate
()

Miyazaki:
Hotel Plaza Miyazaki (H)
Miyazaki Kanko Hotel (H)
Hotel Kanezumi (R)
Hotel Hamaso (R)
Sun Hotel Phoenix (H)
Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort (H)
Miyazaki Leman Hotel (BH)
Youth Hostel Sunflower MIYAZAKI (Y)
Miyakonojo Y.H. (Y)

(0985)27-1111
(0985)27-1212
(0985)25-3455
(0120)131-139
(0985)21-1313
(0985)21-1133
(0985)53-1131
(0985)24-5785
(0986)38-0022

Remarks:

H
R
BH
Y
PL

= Hotel
= Ryokan
= Business Hotel
= Youth Hostel
= Peoples Lodge

Tel.

Room rate
()

(0985)65-0111
(0985)65-1211
(0987)23-9111

(0995)78-4888
(0995)78-2621
(0984)33-0161

(0982)72-3232
(0982)72-2111
(0982)72-3021

Name of facilities
Aoshima:
Aoshima Grand Hotel (H)
Aoshima Kanko Hotel (R)
Nichinan Daiichi Hotel (BH)
Kirishima:
Kirishima Iwasaki Hotel (H)
Kirishima Kokusai Hotel (R)
Peoples Lodge Ebino Kogenso (PL)
Takachiho:
Hotel Shinshu (R)
Mingei Ryokan Kaminoya (R)
Takachiho Y.H. (Y)

Rate per person.

= more than 15,000 yen
= 8,001 yen 15,000 yen
= 8,000 yen or less

TOURIST INFORMATION
information

(Visit Japan Information Network)

Miyazaki City Tourist Information Center

JR Miyazai Station, 1-8 Nishiki-machi, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Pref.
Tel.(0985) 22-6469
9:00 18:00; Closed on Jan.1 2

Tourist Information Center (TIC)

TIC of Japan National Tourism Organization is your helping
hand while in Japan. Its main services are providing travel
information and free literature on Japan such as tourist spots,
transportation, and accomodation, etc, and suggesting tour
itineraries.
1st Fl., Shin Tokyo Bldg., 3-3-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
100-0005
Tel. 03-3201-3331
Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed: Jan. 1st)

Goodwill Guide Groups offer tourists from overseas

local tours guided in English or other languages. The guides
are registered with JNTO and display the badge shown. As
they are volunteers, there is no charge for their service. You are
only expected to pay for their transportaion, admission to tourist
facilities if you visit any and their meals if you eat with them.
JNTO Website
www.jnto.go.jp/eng/arrange/essential/guideservice.html

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2011, and is subject to change without notice. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of all information, regrettably errors do occasionally occur.
Therefore, you should check with organizations concerned for updated and accurate information on your chosen destination. JNTO shall not be liable for any
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Miyazaki and Vicinity

Takachiho Hot Springs

Japan Railways (JR)

Takachiho

218

National Roads

Amanoiwato Hot Springs

10

326

To Oita

265

Shimoaso Beach Resort

Hamayu-Mura

Seiun Bridge

Hinokage Hot Springs

365

Bus Route

388

Gokase Highland Ski Ground

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d

Sumie Family Vacation

Village

Eto Land

Nobeoka
Nobeoka Sta.

327

Tsurutomi Traditional House

Oseri Falls
Hyuga Car Ferry Terminal
288

Umagase

327

Kudara-no-Sato
446

Miyazaki
Prefecture

10

Maizuru Park
Sukimu Land Park
Kobayashi

Takanabe

Hokedake Park
Aya-Teruha Suspension Bridge
Kakushokan

Ebino Plateau

Hayashida
Onsen Spa

Shusen-no-Mori

Aya Caslle

Takachiho Hot Springs

Aya

268

Kirishima

Sadowara

Kunitomi

Phoenix Seagaia Resort

Amagajo Park
233

Miyazaki

Kitto Line

To

10

him

gos

Ka

Takachiho Farm

Miyazaki Port

Miyazaki Airport Sta.

Tano

Kannonike Park

Miyazaki Airport

Kiri-No-Kura Brewery

huo
aC

269

Kodomo-no-Kuni Sta.

Miyazaki Expressway

Kodomo-no-Kuni (Childrens Land)

Miyakonojo

Miyakonojo Sta.

Miyazaki Sta.

Kirishima Shrine

Kirishima
Jingu Sta.

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Nip
Saito

Ebino

268

nse

Miyazaki Agricultural Science Park

(Lupinas Park)

219

Nishimera Hot Springs

Yutato
Saitobaru Ancient
Burial Mounds

447

Tsuno Winery

Ho

ine

Bokusui Memorial Hall

pou

265

Wanitsuka Gorge

Aoshima Is.

Aoshima Is. Sta.

10

Nichinan Line

220

269
Kitago

Kagoshima
Prefecture

Sun-Messe-Nichinan
Udo Shrine

Nichinan Sta.

Nichinan Kaigan
Nango
220

Kushima Sta.
448
448

Nichinan Marine Park

Kushima Hot Springs

Ikoi-no-Sato
Cape Toi

10km

20km