Miyazaki Travel Guide

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Explore Miyazaki

Things to Do  

Visit the Saitobaru burial grounds

Visit the Saitobaru burial grounds, Miyazaki

 albaaust Says:  This is an ancient burial site. In an area approximately 2kmx4km there are approximately 311 burial mounds (Rofun) some round and some keyhole shaped and varying in size.These date back to the 3rd century AD. Pottery,armour and jelwellery recovered from them are displayed in... 

Sample the local produce

Sample the local produce, Miyazaki

 albaaust Says:  Mizu-no-sato-Aya Shusen-no-MoriThis is a cultural facility with glassworks, handicrafts various local foods with a wine making facility and brewery for Shochu. Shochu is a popular locally made spirit made from sweet potato that tastes something between a vodka and... 

Udo-Jingu Shrine

Udo-Jingu Shrine, Miyazaki

 albaaust Says:  Udo-Jingu Shrine is very close to Ninchinan City. It is located in a cave facing the sea and reached after climbing lots of steps passing through a tunnel and descending down a cliff face. It is believed that the baby God Jimmu(first Emperor)came to Japan from the sea at... 

Aoishima

Aoishima, Miyazaki

 albaaust Says:  Aoshima is an island about 1.5km in diameter and covered with Betel palms and subtropical plants.The rocks around the island are referred to as the "ogres washboard". It was on Aoshima Island ythat Jimmis father was conceived and hence the island is regarded as important in... 

Peace Memorial Park

Peace Memorial Park, Miyazaki

 albaaust Says:  The Heiwadai Park or Peace Memorial Park was built in 1941 to celebrate peace in the Japanese Empire. Ironically, the central monument in the Park actually represents the countries that formed the Japanese Empire at the time. The four pillars represent Korea, ...(sorry have... 

Visit an onsen

Visit an onsen, Miyazaki

 albaaust Says:  Onsens are places that Japanese go to for relaxation, reinvigoration and often just to socialise. Onsens are places you go to enjoy a natural hot water bath. At these places as a Japanese friend remarked, "everyone is equal". This is because you strip naked with only a small... 

Walk along the longest single span bridge

Walk along the longest single span bridge, Miyazaki

 albaaust Says:  The bridge is located in Aya town and is known as the Aya Teruha Suspension Bridge. The day we were there it swayed considerably as a typhoon was approaching.There are a number of souvenier shops and a small museum connected with the bridge. 

Have a swim at the largest indoor pool!

Have a swim at the largest indoor pool!, Miyazaki

 albaaust Says:  Seagaia is the name of the largest indoor pool in the world. It is a fantasy world of plastic palms,snowstone pebble beach, painted rocks and sky all under a giant dome.The main beach is about 100 metres long with water slides,paddling pools at each end and a board walk with... 

Nichinan Coast

Nichinan Coast, Miyazaki

 vincentf Says:  This is a popular sea coastline south of Miyazaki. The rocks below resemble old washing boards. This rock formation is called Ogre's Washboard. 

Hotels  

Restaurants  

KrungThep Thai/Indian/Asian fusion: The Best Thai
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The atmosphere of KrungThep is enough to take anyone there. It is a really cool place, the food is fantastic and the price is great. It is locate near the Seagaia resort, so the only downside is that it is a little far. But, not too far!!

Favorite Dish: Tom Yum Soup
Thai Green Curry
Pad Thai
Tandoori Chicken

Written Nov 27, 2005

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Nightlife  

The Bar: International Bar

The Bar: International Bar, Miyazaki

 wideboythin Says:  Its a bar in Miyazaki above the Paul Smith Clothes shop not far from the main Miyazaki Station. The owner, Sean, from New Zealand has a great little establishment there. Its only been open for less than a year but its the night spot of choice for all the foreign community in... 

AJEST: Relaxed Karaoke experience

AJEST: Relaxed Karaoke experience, Miyazaki

 tab_in_japan Says:  A cool bar that you can really have fun at. Karaoke, darts and drinking...everything you need for a good night. Drinks are cheap and the staff are friendly. A great place to start a night. Anything goes...IT's JAPAN!! 

Club 505: Dance and Drink some more

Club 505: Dance and Drink some more, Miyazaki

 tab_in_japan Says:  A great place to drink and dance. They often have great special events with guest DJ's. It is relaxed and fun and the owner is quite an experienced DJ and keeps very up-to-date with music. A great place to meet some of the locals. Casual 

WAVE Club: Dance and Drink

WAVE Club: Dance and Drink, Miyazaki

 tab_in_japan Says:  A really fun place to go if you are wanting a good time. It is cheap (usually 2000 yen for all you can drink) the music is great and the people that work there are fun and relaxed. It is a little small, and does get VERY hot in there...just a word of warning Casual 

Warnings and Dangers  

Watch out for Typhoons
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Typhoon Songka

September is the month for typhoons in Japan. While we were in Miyazaki a typhoon went right "over us".
In times like this you need to batten down!!!

Updated Jun 16, 2006

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