Miyazaki

Miyazaki
Aoshima Shrine

Miyazaki City (宮崎) is located on the east coast of Kyushu Island, Japan, and belongs to Miyazaki Prefecture. It has a population of approximately 390,000 and an area of 261.35 square kilometers.

Miyazaki City offers many attractive tourist attractions. One of the most prominent is Heiwadai Park. The park includes the 36-meter-high Tower of Peace, a haniwa garden with approximately 400 replicas of haniwa clay figurines and earthenware excavated from all over Japan, an athletic field, a grass field, tennis courts, a baseball field, and a soccer field. 

Also located within Miyazaki City is Aoshima Island, famous for its beautiful coastline and spectacular sunsets. Furthermore, the Miyazaki Jingu Shrine is also located within the city, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy its majestic shrine and historical atmosphere.

Miyazaki City is known for its warm and sunny climate, which draws many tourists to its beaches and outdoor attractions.

Attractions in Miyazaki

Heiwadai Park Heiwadai Park (平和台公園) is a public park located in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. The park covers an area of approximately 68.8 hectares and ...
Aoshima Island Aoshima Island (青島) is a small island located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. The island is situated in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 20 kilometers south...
Miyazaki Shrine Miyazaki Shrine (宮崎神宮), also known as Miyazaki Jingu, is a Shinto shrine located in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. The shrine was established...

Getting there

By Air

  • About 2 hours from Tokyo (Haneda Airport) to Miyazaki Airport
  • Operated by JAL, ANA, Solaseed Air, and Jetstar
  • Fares: About 9,000 to 42,000 yen (varies by airline and discounts)

From Airport to City Center

  • About 10 minutes by JR Miyazaki Airport Line to Miyazaki Station (360 yen)
  • About 25 minutes by shuttle bus to Miyazaki Station (450 yen, hourly service)

By Shinkansen

  • Take Shinkansen from Hakata Station to Shin-Yatsushiro Station, then bus to Miyazaki Station

By Bus

  • About 4 hours 30 minutes from Fukuoka (about 6,000 yen)

By Ferry

  • Overnight ferry from Osaka to Miyazaki once daily (about 12 hours)