Takachiho is located deep in the heart of Kyushu, in northern Miyazaki. A remote, rural area steeped in myth and legend, it is widely believed to be the location where Japan's sun goddess, Amaterasu Omikami, descended to Earth and promises scenic beauty and divine discoveries. Climb into a rowbo..
Miyazaki City is the capital of Miyazaki prefecture, located along the eastern coast in southern Kyushu. Miyazaki City promises a great balance of attractions from the cultural Miyazaki shrine, to the Seagaia Resort, or the impressive offshoreAoshima island - with its unique Devil's Washbo..
Nichinan is a coastal region in southern Miyazaki, blessed with wonderful sea views and plenty of sightseeing spots too. No visit to Nichinan is complete without visiting the Udo Jingu Shrine - built into a cliff-face, providing wonderful sea views. Further inland, Obi Town provides a miniatur..
No visit to Miyazaki City is complete without a trip to Heiwadai Park, a large and tranquil oasis of greenery. Opened in 1940 to commemorate the 2600th anniversary of Japan's mythical first emperor, it was initially created in celebration of Ja..
The best of anything can often be found in the most unlikely locations. Many people arriving at Miyazaki Airport might therefore jump on a train and head into the city in order to check into their hotel before going out to see the sites. Many might v..
Organic food, free from pesticides and chemical fertilizers, has, until recently, been the main method of separating "safe" food from that which exposes people to increasing levels of toxins over time. From March of 2011, "radiati..
If a samurai were time-warped from the Edo period to modern Japan, what kind of home would they live in? Let’s explore that question on a visit to a little castle town that still has its old city streets and preserved buildings—a can&rsqu..
Shiratori Onsen, on the north side of the eponymous mountain, has two bathhouses, simply named the Upper and Lower baths. They lie a few kilometers apart at different elevations on Route 30 between Ebino City and the area around the Ebino Kogen Campg..
A fantastic base to explore the natural wonders of Kirishima, this large and alluring campground spreads out over hills and under a sea of Japanese red pine. Being a national park, costs are low and the facilities are very good. Choose from tent camp..
With high-end tent travel ("glamour camping"), you don't have to sacrifice adventure or comfort. Alongside luxury amenities, get closer to nature at the same time and rediscover the fantastic landscapes of western Japan in the exotic pr..
Regarded by many as the cradle of Japanese civilization, Miyazaki prefecture - in Kyushu's south-east - is a wonderful place full of historically significant sites. One of the most beautiful and picturesque of these is Obi town, in Nichinan cit..
The Obi Castle Ruins sit at the northern edge of the quaint, rural town of Obi in Nichinan, Miyazaki. A designated important historical site, Obi Town is an idyllic setting dominated by traditional streets lined with traditional shops, former samurai..
