Best of Miyazaki

Miyazaki’s landscape is defined by the Nichinan Coast’s unique geology and a rich samurai heritage. This selection features the Devil's Washboard, a natural formation of jagged basalt strata, and the hilltop Amaga Castle ruins. Cultural highlights include the Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum’s international collection and the Miyazaki Science Center, home to one of the world’s largest planetariums. From the subtropical flora of Aoshima to the panoramic Pacific views at Horikiri Pass, these sites represent the region's natural diversity and historical depth.

Devil's Washboard

Natural rock formation of parallel basalt ridges created by wave erosion surrounding Aoshima Island.

Amaga Castle

Site of a former mountain castle, also known as Takaoka Castle. The grounds now serve as a park featuring a reconstructed castle keep.

Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Nature and History

Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Nature and History is a prefectural museum in Miyazaki, Japan, dedicated to the natural history and history…

宮交ボタニックガーデン青島

Subtropical botanical garden featuring large greenhouses, bougainvillea displays, and tropical fruit trees near Aoshima Island.

Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum

Art museum housing works by Miyazaki-born artists and an international collection including pieces by Salvador Dalí and René Magritte.

宮崎科学技術館

Science museum featuring a 27-meter diameter planetarium and a full-scale model of the H-I rocket.

Horikiri Pass

Coastal viewpoint providing views of the Pacific Ocean and the "Devil's Washboard" rock formations along the Nichinan Coast.

Michi no eki Phoenix

Roadside rest area along the Nichinan Coast known for its views and local specialties like Hyuganatsu citrus products.

穆佐城跡

National Historic Site containing the remains of a medieval mountain fortification once contested by the Shimazu and Ito clans.

天ケ城歴史民俗資料館

Local museum housed in a reconstructed castle keep, displaying artifacts related to regional history and traditional folk tools.