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Port of Miyazaki

 

Facing the Pacific Ocean, Miyazaki Port is a sea gateway to southern Kyushu. From Miyazaki port, other tourist spots scattered across the prefecture are easily accessible with other transport means such as Miyazaki Airport, highways and JR rail lines. On the coastline, you will find beautiful Nichinan Kaigan, also known as “Onino Sentakuita (devil’s washboard)” of Aoshima, while the mountain side is richly endowed with natural beauty such as Ebino Kogen plain in Kirishima-Yaku national park. There are also historic landmarks such as ancient burial tombs and Obi Jokamachi (castle town) where the spirit of the Edo period still lingers on.

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Port of Miyazaki

 

Sightseeing highlights of surrounding area

  • Ebino Kogen plain
    Ebino Kogen plain
    Ebino Kogen plain is a highland resort located at the foot of Kirishima Mountain Range with an elevation of 1,200 meters. You can enjoy mountain climbing and trekking here. Ebino Kogen is the native habitat of Nokaido, a protected species.
     
  • Aoshima
    Aoshima
    This is an island surrounded by unique rock formations referred to as Onino Sentakuita (devil’s washboard). Birouju (Livistona), which grow in clusters, are valuable and designated as a Special Natural Treasure. Birouju can be seen spreading up to 100 meters offshore.
     
 
  • Obi, castle town
    Obi, castle town
    There are some must-see spots such as old samurai residences of the Edo period and the ruins of Obi Castle. Matsuo-no-maru (hall) was restored using cedar which is over 1,000 years old. Apparently many visitors buy the “Stroll, Stop, Dine Out" guide map to use on their walks around this beautiful town.
     
  • Saitobaru old tombs
    Saitobaru old tombs
    More than 300 old tombs are scattered around this site, but most of them are preserved in unexcavated state. The site is also endowed with floral beauty. Check out the delightful cherry blossoms and rape blossoms in spring and the breathtaking cosmos in autumn.
     
 

Culture

  • Foods
    Miyazaki beef
    Miyazaki is Japan’s leading producer of kuroge wagyu (Japanese black cattle). Its juicy and rich flavor has received worldwide acclaim.
     
  • Local specialties
    Mango
    Special efforts are made to keep fully ripened mangos from Miyazaki held up on the stem until they are ready to drop off. This is the secret to their reputation as the best mangos in Japan.
     
 
  • Event
    Miyazaki Flower Fiesta (mid March through early May)
    This is a regular spring event in Miyazaki, though flowers bloom throughout the year. Note that flower festivals take place all over the prefecture.
     
  • World Heritage Sites
    Yakushima
    Miyanoura-dake (1,935 meters), the highest mountain in the Kyushu Region, is in the center of this island, which has a perimeter of 132 kilometers. There are a series of high mountains near Miyanoura-dake and, therefore, this area is called “the Alps on the water”. It is said to rain “35 days a month” here, because this island has very high precipitation. The rainfall on top of the mountain exceeds 10,000 mm annually. In the mountain area, wild animals, such as Yakushima macaque monkeys and Yakushima deer, are unique to this island. Also, old Yakusugi (cedar trees of Yakushima) grow naturally on this island. The “Jomon sugi” is the oldest and largest tree, and is estimated to be over 1,000 years old. The tree’s name of “Jomon” comes from the Jomon Period of Japan’s prehistory. Banyan trees also grow here. Yakushima is the northernmost place for this tree to grow.
     
 

Excursion Information

2 hour course tour of Nichinan Coast including Aoshima
4 hour course tour of Obi castle town, Nichinan City
6 hour course driving tour of Ebino Kogen plain

Passenger Boat Terminal Information

Welcome event Events at the Port

Facilities for the disabled

Not available

Location

3 Minato, Miyazaki-shi

Access

Nearest station JR Miyazaki Station, Nippo Honsen Line (10 mins by car)
Airport Miyazaki Airport (15 to 20 mins by car)
Shinkansen JR Kagoshima Chuo Station (2 hours express train ride to Kagoshima Chuo Station)

Tourist Infomation Center

Miyazaki Convention & Visitors Bureau
3-46 Miyata-cho, Miyazaki-shi    Tel: 0985-26-6100

Miyazaki City Tourism Association
1-1-1 Tachibana-dori-nishi, Miyazaki-shi (Miyazaki City Hall)    Tel: 0985-20-8658

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