Top Attractions in Miyazaki Prefecture

Miyazaki Prefecture Essentials

Miyazaki Prefecture features unique geological formations like the Devil's Washboard and the 17-meter Manai Falls in Takachiho Gorge. Spiritual sites include Udo-jingū, a shrine set inside a coastal cave, and the reconstructed Aya Castle. The region's diverse landscape ranges from the volcanic peaks of Mt. Shinmoe to the wild horse pastures of Cape Toi. Notable landmarks include the authorized Moai replicas at Sun Messe Nichinan and the historic Tsurutomi Yashiki residence.

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Udo jingu

Udo-jingū is a Shinto shrine in Nichinan, Miyazaki prefecture, Japan, south of Aoshima.

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Manai Falls

A 17-meter-high waterfall located within the Takachiho Gorge. Fed by groundwater from the upper volcanic plateau, it is commonly viewed from rental rowing boats on the Gokase River.

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Sun Messe Nichinan

Coastal park featuring seven authorized replicas of Easter Island's Moai statues. The site includes a museum documenting the Japanese contribution to the restoration of the original statues on Rapa Nui.

Devil's Washboard

A geological formation surrounding Aoshima Island consisting of perfectly straight lines of basalt rock. These were formed by sea erosion acting on alternating layers of hard and soft sedimentary strata.

Takachiho Bridge

A viewpoint where three bridges from different eras—stone, steel, and concrete—span the Gokase River at varying heights, showcasing a century of Japanese bridge engineering.

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Mt. Shinmoe

Shinmoedake is a volcano in Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyūshū, Japan, and a part of the Mount Kirishima cluster of volcanoes.

Toimisaki Lighthouse

A white circular lighthouse built in 1932 at the tip of Cape Toi. The surrounding hills are known for the Misaki horse, a breed of wild horses that has lived here since the Edo period.

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Aya Castle

Aya Castle is a castle located in Aya, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.

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Originally constructed in 1910, this white brick lighthouse stands on the cliffs of Cape Hososhima, overlooking the Sea of Hyuga within the Nippo Kaigan Quasi-National Park.

Tsurutomi Yashiki

An 18th-century thatched-roof residence in Shiba Village. This designated Important Cultural Property is associated with the local legend of Princess Tsurutomi and a Taira clan warrior.