Miyazaki
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Takachiho Gorge
A V-shaped gorge formed by Aso lava eroding the Gokase River. The mystical scenery of 80-meter-high cliffs and Manai Falls is popular, with rental boats allowing close-up waterfall views. Evening illuminations are also held.
Address: 宮崎県西臼杵郡高千穂町三田井御塩井
Access: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes by car from Miyazaki City
Transportation: About 2 hours 15 minutes by express bus from Miyazaki Station. Town circulation bus available.
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Aoshima Shrine
A shrine for matchmaking located on a small island surrounded by the Devil's Washboard. Walk through a path of native Chinese fan palms to offer prayer plaques with the popular Masago charm.
Address: 宮崎県宮崎市青島2-13-1
Access: About 30 minutes on JR Nichinan Line from Miyazaki Station, 10-minute walk from Aoshima Station
Transportation: Sightseeing loop bus Hinata-go operates on weekends and holidays
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Obi Castle Town
Castle town of the Ito Clan's 57,000 koku domain. Samurai residence streets and stone walls retain Edo-period atmosphere, with food walk tickets offering local specialties like Obi-ten and thick omelet.
Address: 宮崎県日南市飫肥10-1-2（歴史資料館）
Access: About 1 hour 10 minutes on JR Nichinan Line from Miyazaki Station, 15-minute walk from Obi Station
Transportation: Bicycle rentals available
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Nichinan Coast Horikiri Pass
Scenic drive course along the Pacific Ocean designated as a quasi-national park. The tropical mood of phoenix-lined Sunshine Road and blue ocean creates photogenic views.
Address: 宮崎県宮崎市内海 堀切峠
Access: About 40 minutes by car from central Miyazaki City on National Route 220
Transportation: Limited bus service, rental car recommended
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Cape Toi and Misaki Horses
One of Kyushu's southernmost capes. Around the cape lighthouse, Misaki horses designated as Natural Monuments graze freely, with silhouettes of wild horses against the sunset creating unique scenery.
Address: 宮崎県串間市大納80-2
Access: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes by car from Miyazaki City
Transportation: About 60 minutes by community bus from Kushima Station
Model Courses
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Miyazaki Highlights 2-Day Sea and Mythology Tour
Departing from Miyazaki City, experience both Nichinan Coast scenery and Takachiho Gorge mystique. Primarily a driving course but reproducible by public transport.
- Morning ocean photography at Horikiri Pass
- Aoshima Shrine worship and Devil's Washboard walk
- Castle town lunch and street walk in Obi
- Cape lighthouse, wild horses, and sunset viewing
- Boat experience followed by Takachiho beef lunch