Miyazaki
Where the gods descended to earth, where the Pacific rolls endlessly, and where mangoes ripen in greenhouse sun — Miyazaki is Kyushu’s tropical soul.
神話の地・高千穂峡、ヤシ並木の青島、日本一の日照時間が育むマンゴー。宮崎は九州の南国情緒が満開の県です。
Miyazaki Prefecture basks on the subtropical southeast coast of Kyushu, facing the Pacific with Japan’s sunniest climate and an average annual temperature of 17°C. Takachiho Gorge is Japan’s most mythologically charged landscape — the legend of Amaterasu’s cave here is the founding myth of the Japanese nation. Aoshima, a tiny island ringed by washboard-flat ‘devil’s washboard’ rocks, features a famous shrine inside a subtropical forest. The prefecture’s premium mangoes (mango de miyazaki) are the most expensive fruit in Japan.
天照大御神の神話が宿る高千穂峡、鬼の洗濯板に囲まれた青島神社、宮崎牛と日本一高級なマンゴー。宮崎は九州最南部に位置し、神話と南国リゾートが共存する特別な県です。
Recommended Omiyage
おすすめおみやげ 5選
Miyazaki Mango
Japan’s most prized mango — net-grown, sun-ripened, tree-dropped and individually wrapped
ネットで受け止めた完熟落下マンゴー。甘みと香りが桁違いの日本一高級果実。
Miyazaki Wagyu
Three-time consecutive champion at Japan’s national wagyu competition — extraordinary marbling
日本一の和牛の祭典で3大会連続日本一を獲得した宮崎牛の霜降り肉。
Hyuganatsu Jelly
Citrus jelly made from Miyazaki’s unique yuzu-like Hyuganatsu orange — tart, fragrant and refreshing
宮崎特産の柑橘・日向夏を使った爽やかなゼリー。
Chikuwa Age
Fried fish cake stuffed with cheese or vegetables — a Miyazaki street-food favourite
チーズや野菜を詰めて揚げたちくわ。宮崎の屋台の定番グルメ。
Miyazaki Shochu
Award-winning sweet potato shochu from Miyazaki — mild, fruity and easy to drink
全国的に評価される宮崎の芋焼酎。フルーティーで飲みやすいのが特徴。
Must-Visit Spots
おすすめスポット 5選
Takachiho Gorge
Mythological basalt gorge with emerald green waters and rowing boats under a waterfall
日本神話の舞台となった柱状節理の渓谷。ボートから見上げる真名井の滝が絶景。
Aoshima
Subtropical island with a Shinto shrine and Japan’s most dramatic wave-eroded rock platform
鬼の洗濯板に囲まれた南国の島神社。ヤシの木と白砂が南国ムードを演出。
Udo Jingu
Dramatic shrine built inside a coastal sea cave — throw a ‘undama’ ball into the sacred rock
断崖の洞窟に建つ神秘的な海の神社。運玉投げで願いを叶える。
Ebino Plateau
Volcanic highland with cobalt-blue crater lakes and Mt. Karakuni’s panoramic views
霧島連山に囲まれたカルデラ高原。青いひょうたん池と登山が魅力。
Kirishima Onsen
Classic Kyushu hot-spring resort in volcanic highland — some of Japan’s most mineral-rich waters
霧島火山群の麓に広がる温泉郷。泉質の豊富さは九州随一。
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I see Takachiho Gorge by boat?
Rent row boats (¥1,500/30 min, capacity 3) at the gorge wharf — the queue starts early on weekends. Arrive by 8 am or pre-book via the official Takachiho tourism website.
ボートは渓谷の乗船場でレンタル（30分1,500円、定員3名）。週末は早朝から行列。公式サイトで事前予約も可。
What is Miyazaki’s Hyuganatsu citrus?
Hyuganatsu (日向夏) is a yuzu-like citrus unique to Miyazaki, with white pith that’s sweet rather than bitter — you eat the whole thing with the peel. Ideal for fresh juice, jelly and marmalade.
日向夏は宮崎特産の柑橘。白皮が甘く、皮ごと食べるのが特徴。ジュース・ゼリー・マーマレードが定番。
Can I visit both Takachiho and Aoshima in one day?
They are 100km apart (about 2 hours by car). A day trip is possible from Miyazaki city to either, but not both. Consider splitting into two days, or rent a car for flexibility.
高千穂と青島は約100km（車で2時間）。宮崎市からの日帰りはどちらか一方が現実的。レンタカーがあれば1泊2日で両方回れます。
Travel Tip
Book the ‘Takachiho Night Kagura’ (高千穂夜神楽, ¥1,000, 8 pm nightly at Takachiho Shrine) — a condensed 1-hour performance of the ancient Shinto dance drama depicting the myth of Amaterasu emerging from her cave. It’s one of Japan’s most authentic cultural experiences.
