Miyazaki is the main city of Miyazaki Prefecture on the southeast coast of Kyushu. Palm-lined shores give it a southern feel, with sea views like Aoshima Island and the Devil's Washboard rocks and many shrines tied to Japanese mythology. Further south along the Nichinan Coast you can visit Udo Jingu, a shrine inside a sea cave, and the old castle town of Obi.
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March-May and October-November are good for walking (average highs about 21°C in April, 25°C in October and 20°C in November). June is the rainiest month (about 516 mm), July-September also get a lot of rain (about 276-371 mm a month), and July-August are hot with average highs of about 31-32°C. December-February are drier (about 73-96 mm a month) with average lows around 3-5°C. Check the Japan Meteorological Agency forecast before you go.
Warmest: Aug (avg high 31.6°C) · Coolest: Jan (avg low 3.0°C) · Wettest: Jun (516.3 mm)
| High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.0° | 3.0° | 72.7 |
| Feb | 14.1° | 4.0° | 95.8 |
| Mar | 17.0° | 7.4° | 155.7 |
| Apr | 21.1° | 11.7° | 194.5 |
| May | 24.6° | 16.3° | 227.6 |
| Jun | 26.7° | 20.1° | 516.3 |
| Jul | 31.3° | 24.1° | 339.3 |
| Aug | 31.6° | 24.5° | 275.5 |
| Sep | 28.5° | 21.4° | 370.9 |
| Oct | 24.7° | 15.8° | 196.7 |
| Nov | 19.8° | 10.1° | 105.7 |
| Dec | 15.0° | 5.0° | 74.9 |
Monthly averages of daily highs and lows, and average monthly rainfall. Any given year can differ.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency · Miyazaki station · 1991–2020 normals —View source
Route buses toward Miyazaki Station leave from stop 1 at Miyazaki Bougainvillea Airport. No reservations; if the bus is full you stand. The rapid Airport Liner stops at only a few stops on the way to Miyazaki Station. Pay with a transit IC card or cash.
Local and limited express trains toward Miyazaki, Nobeoka and Oita leave from Miyazaki Airport Station. Check JR Kyushu for timetables and fares.
The taxi stand is at the terminal's front entrance, and from 8:30 to 21:30 a taxi concierge helps arrange taxis and carry luggage. Check official information for fares to the city.
Board at the middle door and pay when you get off. Tap a transit IC card, or take a numbered ticket if paying cash. No change is given, so use the coin changer at the front while the bus is stopped (new 500-yen coins and 5,000/10,000-yen notes cannot be changed). A one-day pass is JPY 2,500 for adults (children JPY 1,250).
A one-day route bus pass for foreign visitors, JPY 2,500. Show your passport and return ticket (or itinerary). Sold at the airport bus information desk, the tourist information center in Miyazaki Station and other outlets. Not valid on highway or limited express buses or the Miyazaki-Takachiho line.
Runs from Miyazaki Station toward Aoshima and Obi stations. The UMISACHI YAMASACHI sightseeing train makes one round trip a day, and all reclining seats need a reservation. Check JR Kyushu for operating days and times.
Rent a bicycle at the Miyazaki City Tourist Information Center inside Miyazaki Station (JPY 500, JPY 1,000 deposit, ID required, 10:00-17:00). A dedicated bicycle path runs along the Oyodo River.
Good for: First visit, easy transport
The airport bus ends here and JR Nichinan Line trains start here. The tourist information center in the station sells bus passes, rents bicycles and stores luggage (9:00-18:00, closed 1-2 January).
Good for: Dinner, nights out
The biggest entertainment district in central Miyazaki, with more than 1,000 places to eat and drink around Nishi-Tachibana-dori. Many are easy to walk into on your own.
Good for: Sea views, beach, sunrise
The island, its shrine, the Devil's Washboard rocks and the beach are all close together, so it is easy to spend a day here. About a 10-minute walk from JR Aoshima Station.
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A small island about 1.5 km around, covered in subtropical plants such as Chinese fan palms (biro) over 300 years old. Aoshima Shrine in the middle of the island is linked to the Umisachi and Yamasachi myth and is known for matchmaking blessings. Open for worship from 6:00 until sunset and free (only the Hyuga Mythology Museum on the grounds charges entry). About a 10-minute walk from JR Aoshima Station.
Layers of hard sandstone and soft mudstone laid down under the sea about 7 million years ago were lifted up and worn by waves until they looked like a giant washboard. A National Natural Monument, it runs for about 8 km along the coast south of Aoshima. At low tide you can walk on the rocks, but wet spots are slippery, so wear good shoes. Sunrise is especially beautiful.
A viewpoint on the Nichinan Coast with rows of Canary Island date palms (phoenix) and blue sea. Looking down from the pass you can see the Devil's Washboard rocks in the waves. Take a bus toward Nichinan and get off at Horikiri-toge.
Enshrines Emperor Jimmu, Japan's first emperor in legend. The current buildings date from 1907 and use Sano cedar, a prized local wood. Gates open at 6:00 and close at 17:30 (October-April) or 18:30 (May-September); entry is free. A 10-minute walk from JR Miyazaki-Jingu Station. A big autumn festival and yabusame (horseback archery) are held every year.
A shrine whose main hall stands inside a sea cave open to the ocean; the area is a national Place of Scenic Beauty. From the square in front of the hall, throw clay 'undama' luck balls at the hollow on Turtle Rock below (men with the left hand, women with the right) to make a wish. Open 6:00-18:00. From the Miyazaki Airport bus stop, take a route bus toward Nichinan or Obi (about 60 min), get off at Udo Jingu and walk about 10 min. A notice of 7 September 2026 says heavy rain collapsed the road to parking lots 1 and 2, so check the latest notices.
The castle town of the Ito clan of the Obi domain for about 280 years from 1588. Samurai-house gates and stone walls remain, and it was named an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in 1977. Around the Otemon gate, restored in 1978, are six historic facilities including Matsuo-no-Maru. Each costs JPY 300 for adults, or JPY 800 for a combined ticket to all six; open 9:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30), closed 29-31 December. A 15-minute walk from JR Obi Station.
A dedicated bicycle path with almost no cars runs along the Oyodo River through Miyazaki City. Ride the riverside on a bicycle rented at the tourist information center in Miyazaki Station.
Miyazaki's signature chicken dish, seared over roaring flames so it takes on a smoky charcoal aroma. Firm and juicy, and it goes well with yuzu kosho.
Fried chicken dipped in a sweet vinegar sauce and topped with tartar sauce, a dish born in Miyazaki. The taste differs a little from place to place.
A local dish of chilled soup made from flaked grilled horse mackerel or sardine and grilled miso, with tofu, cucumber, shiso and myoga, poured over hot rice. Popular in the hot summer.
Miyazaki's local noodles in a soy-based soup with garlic, garlic chives, minced meat and chili, finished with beaten egg. Some places let you choose the noodles and spice level.
Grown in the subtropical climate, Miyazaki mangoes are left in nets on the tree until they ripen fully and drop. In summer you can enjoy them fresh and in desserts.
A famous Miyazaki sweet: cheese wrapped in a Western-style dough. The dough, cheese and shape vary by maker, so comparing them is part of the fun.
According to a Japan Tourism Agency survey (2025), foreign leisure travellers visiting Miyazaki Prefecture spent an average of about ¥42,000 per person per visit (excluding travel between prefectures). Actual costs vary widely with itinerary and accommodation.
Amounts are rough figures in local currency. Check exchange rates before you go.
Airport bus to Miyazaki Station (about 25-30 min), JR to Miyazaki-Jingu Station, Miyazaki Jingu, then charcoal-grilled chicken or chicken nanban in Nishitachi for dinner.
JR Nichinan Line to Aoshima Station, Aoshima Shrine and the Devil's Washboard, route bus to Udo Jingu, Obi castle town, then back to Miyazaki from JR Obi Station. Check official timetables for buses and trains.
Prices and times are approximate as of 2026-09 and may change. Always re-check visa and entry rules with official sources before you travel.