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Aoshima Shrine, Miyazaki
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Miyazaki

Watch 2 days unfold, then make them yours. Miyazaki's best, planned around opening hours.

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Day 1 · 9:00 AM

Aoshima Shrine

Shinto shrine · 1 h

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Miyazaki at a glance

Miyazaki is a tourism and resort area in southern Kyushu, known for its shrines, gardens, and coastal scenery.

About Miyazaki

Miyazaki is a city in southern Kyushu, offering a mix of natural attractions and cultural sites. The city's sights are spread out, ranging from coastal shrines and botanical gardens to museums and parks in the city center.

Visitors can experience a relaxed pace, exploring historical shrines dedicated to Japan's first emperor, enjoying scenic coastal views, or strolling through subtropical gardens. The city is also known for its local cuisine, including Chicken Nanban and mangoes.

  • Chicken Nanban
  • Mangoes
  • Aoshima Shrine
  • Miyazaki Jingu
  • Heiwadai Park

How long to stay

2 days

2+ days will allow you to see more of Miyazaki.

Best time to go

Apr, Oct–Dec

Apr, Oct–Dec are the mildest.

Getting around

The attractions in Miyazaki are spread out. City buses are generally the best way to get around, with many routes from Miyazaki Station. Trains can reach some sites, but timetables can be inconvenient.

Miyazaki in 2 days

Each day stays in one part of town, timed around opening hours, with lunch on the way.

Day 1

Around Aoshima Shrine

9:00 AM – 2:04 PM

  1. Aoshima Shrine9:00 AM
  2. Devil's Washboard10:03 AM
  3. Legend of Hyuga Hall11:06 AM
  4. Aoshima Lighthouse12:14 PM
  5. Horikiri Pass1:34 PM
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Day 2

Around Miyazaki Jingu

9:00 AM – 4:03 PM

  1. Miyazaki Jingu9:00 AM
  2. Miyazaki Science CenterClosed Mondays10:20 AM
  3. Miyazaki Heiwadai Park12:40 PM
  4. Haniwa Park1:43 PM
  5. ニシタチ -NightSpot NISHITACHI-3:03 PM
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Where to stay in Miyazaki, by area

Every part of town at a glance: what's near, and where you'd sleep, with tonight's price.

Aoshima Shrine

  • Aoshima Shrine4.4 · 5.5K
  • Devil's Washboard4.4 · 1.1K
  • Aoshima Lighthouse4.5 · 42
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When to visit Miyazaki

Weather by month, and what's best each season.

Best time to visit

Apr, Oct–Dec

Best
Apr, Oct–Dec
Hottest
Aug · 31°C
Coldest
Jan · 0°C
Wettest
Jun · 643 mm
Jan: 0 to 11°C, 79 mm of rain. Feb: 1 to 13°C, 129 mm of rain. Mar: 5 to 17°C, 191 mm of rain. Apr: 10 to 21°C, 249 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. May: 14 to 24°C, 345 mm of rain. Jun: 18 to 26°C, 643 mm of rain. Jul: 23 to 30°C, 643 mm of rain. Aug: 23 to 31°C, 507 mm of rain. Sep: 20 to 28°C, 524 mm of rain. Oct: 14 to 23°C, 214 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Nov: 8 to 19°C, 120 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Dec: 2 to 13°C, 88 mm of rain, one of the mildest months.

Green = mildest months. Averages for 2015–2024 from NASA POWER; local readings can differ by 1–2°.

Top 13 things to do in Miyazaki

The sights travellers rate highest.

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  1. 1Aoshima ShrineShinto shrine4.4 · 5.5K
  1. 13Legend of Hyuga Hall4.2 · 20

Where to eat in Miyazaki

What Miyazaki eats, by cuisine, and the best places to try it.

  • Japanese
  • Italian

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