2025 Nichinan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#JanuaryGoodPlaces2025 🇯🇵Nichinan Sun Garden 📍Address: 〒887-0101 Miyazaki Prefecture Nichinan City Miyaura 2650 🕰️Business hours: 9:30～17:00 🎫Ticket price: about NT$220 #🇯🇵 #JapanAttractions #NichinanSunGarden #MoaiStatues Nichinan Sun Garden, located in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, is a sunny and vibrant attraction, especially suitable for travelers who love nature and photography. This garden located by the sea is famous for its beautiful sunflower fields. Every summer, when the sunflowers are in full bloom, the entire garden seems to be covered by a golden ocean, presenting a gorgeous picture. Walking in this sea of ​​flowers, with the sun shining and the fragrant scent of flowers filling your nose, one can feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. In addition to sunflowers, the most distinctive feature of the Nichinan Sun Garden is a group of Moai statues from Easter Island. These majestic stone statues are scattered throughout the garden, exuding a strong sense of exoticism and mystery. The Moai statues are the representative cultural symbol of Easter Island. Seeing these unique statues here seems to bring us into an ancient world. The combination of Moai statues and sunflowers creates a strong visual contrast, making this garden more attractive💕 Nichinan Sun Gardens can be reached by bus or car from Miyazaki City, and the journey takes about 1 hour; the scenery along the way, the beaches surrounding the gardens, and the beautiful natural landscapes also add a lot of color to your journey.

🌈 Miyazaki, a place embraced by warm sunshine and the blue sea, is waiting for you to explore! 🌊 1️⃣ 🏖️ Aoshima Beach: Stroll along the fine sandy beach, feel the gentle sea breeze, and enjoy the endless Pacific Ocean views. Don't forget to visit Aoshima Shrine, where ancient and modern blend seamlessly. 🏯 2️⃣ 🌸 Nichinan Sun Park: A kingdom of plants with flowers blooming all year round. Walking through the sea of flowers feels like stepping into a fairy tale world. 🌼 3️⃣ 🏯 Udo Shrine: A mysterious and solemn shrine built in a seaside cave. The stalactites and dripping water inside the cave seem to echo the whispers of history. 🧙‍♂️ 4️⃣ 🍴 Food Recommendations: Miyazaki's mango ice cream and charcoal-grilled chicken are must-try delicacies! Plus, the plump, sweet, and sticky rice will take your taste buds on a journey. 🍦🍗 Come to Miyazaki and experience the gifts of nature and unique cultural charm! 🎉🎈

Miyazaki Kaigan is located in the eastern part of Minami Kyushu. Since the local transportation relies on buses, and the bus frequency is relatively sparse, maybe only one bus takes more than an hour, so self-driving travel is the best choice. Suggested itinerary: Depart from Miyazaki City＞Aoshima Shrine＞Oni no Washing Board＞Udo Shrine＞Nichinan Sun Garden＞Return to Miyazaki City Aoshima Shrine: Dedicated to the patron saint of marriage and family happiness, it is regarded as the "shrine of marriage." Ghost Washing Board: A black rocky shore formed naturally due to long-term erosion and weathering of the rocks by waves. Udo Shrine: The shrine is built on a cliff, adjacent to the Pacific Ocean. The red torii gate contrasts with the coast, and the photo effect is very good. Nichinan Sun Garden: The Easter Island Moai statue is the symbol here. In addition, there are many fun and scenic spots here. It is recommended that you must visit when traveling to Miyazaki. #自车游 #100 Ways to Travel

Obi Castle Town is an old castle town where the supreme ruler of the former Obi Domain once lived. We changed into kimonos and walked through the streets of Obi Castle Town as if we were traveling back in time. Obi Castle Town has retained most of its original buildings. The walls and tiles are very contemporary, and it is known as the "Little Kyoto of Kyushu". The reason is that it has a charming stone wall and architectural style that symbolizes a samurai residence, and it has a streetscape that resembles the Edo period. In the center of the street is Obi Castle. Although it is small in size, visitors can admire the Obi cedar forest and visit the samurai residences that have been restored based on historical facts. It’s a pity that the weather was not very good that day. If we came here during the cherry blossom season or the red leaf season, the photos we took would definitely be extremely beautiful. The next stop is Nichinan Sun Garden. Here you can see the only fully-replica Moai statues in the world approved by the Easter Island Council of Elders, as well as unobstructed sea views. On clear days, the Pacific Ocean and the Moai statues merge into one. The park also has an exhibition of rare insects from around the world, a butterfly land painting on the Sun Hill, and a specialty product shop. The whole park is like a small paradise. It’s really nice to spend some time strolling around! Udo Jingu Shrine is a famous seaside cave shrine in Miyazaki. The entire shrine is located in the sea food cave. When you worship, you need to walk down along the road built on the edge of the cliff. Walking down during the shrine worship is very rare in Japan!! The most famous activity in the shrine is the "stone throwing" activity. Transporting stones is called "transporting jade". It is said that if you invest successfully, your wish will come true! Our last stop was Fruits Ohno. It is a fruit shop established in 1981. The store sells not only Miyazaki Prefecture's sun mangoes, lychees, and Hyuga summer (citrus fruits), but also seasonal fruits from all over Japan. Very famous locally! The parfait we tasted that day was recommended by the locals. It looked very delicious! And ice cream. Both children and adults will like it very much~~^_^

I heard that Udo Jingu Shrine is a good place to pray for harmony between husband and wife, children, and safe childbirth😍We all came here specially😆 Before reaching the gate, I was attracted by the unique design🤩The pattern of the bunny🐇 on the gate tower is very eye-catching😍 Walk along the straight road and you will fall to the cliff cave, and you can also go to the beach🌊 It happened to be a typhoon, and the waves were amazing🫨Every time it hits, you will feel desolate😶 It is worth a visit, because there are relatively few shrines built on the mountain, which will give you a different feeling🤓 Address-3232 Miyaura, Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture (MAP CODE: 274 536 547*05) Features-It is said that praying for children is very effective😎 Rating-🌸🌸🌸🌸 #Udo Jingu #Kagoshima #Miyazaki

There are two very well-known shrines on the Nichinan coast of Miyazaki, which is known as the land of mythology in Japan🇯🇵 🙏🏻 I have been to one of them, Udo Shrine 🫶🏻 It is the only shrine in Japan🗾 built covered in a seaside cliff cave😌 The view of the shrine and the waves hitting the cliff is actually really impressive👍🏻 Like many other shrines I think they are similar 🫡 Uehu Shrine mainly prays for marriage, safe childbirth, and navigation safety🤩 There is a legend that the birthplace of the father of the first emperor of Japan 👨🏻 is here 😗 so it gives this place a rich mythical color 😀 In addition, you can dump the wished lucky beans off the cliff turtle stone ✅ so you can pray for wishes come true!! ️ Although there is belief or disbelief 🙈 but here you can try As an experience 🤣 When you go to Udo Jingu Shrine, you will see a lot of rabbits🤩 Rabbits are the representative animals of Udo Jingu Shrine😍 So you can see a lot of pink rabbit drawings🤪 is the biggest feature here👏🏻👏🏻 There is a quite long staircase in front of Udo Jingu 😂 It is also the most famous location of Udo Jingu Shrine We can hear the sound of cliff waves🌊 all the way down🙈 The whole thing is very special and visiting other shrines in Japan🇯🇵 completely different from the feeling🫶🏻 The whole thing is amazing Because of the uncanny workmanship of nature plus the processing of humans 👍🏻 I can only say that this is made incredible 😗😗 The main hall of Udo Shrine is the cave 😍 The main worship is the father of the first emperor of Japan, Emperor Shinmu 👨🏻 He is also the son of the mythical Yukihiro Nakayama and Toyo Yuki Special terrain environment One of the mythical colors In fact, there is also a place called Turtle Rock at Udo Shrine 🤩 As long as we throw the lucky beans to the cliff Turtle Rock's cave entrance wish will be possible 😂 Five lucky beans for only 100yen is quite a bargain But remember boys use their left hand and girls use their right hand 🤣 If you can arrange your itinerary I think it's definitely worth the time Address: 3232 Oji Miyaura, Nichinan, Miyazaki #Japanese and Korean city attractions #photography #resident writer #overseas travel #Hong Kong food #Japan travel #Japan attractions #tourist attractions #Miyazaki #Japan travel #parent-child travel guide #historical landmarks

Store name 🏠 Local cuisine Obiten Kura Address 📍 9-1-8 Obi, Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture Access 📍 About 10 minutes on foot from Obi Station Budget per person: 600 yen and up \\Points // This is a restaurant where you can enjoy the famous local gourmet food of Obi, "Obiten" and "Tamagoyaki". It is located near Obi Castle, and you can have lunch in the restaurant or take it out to eat while walking around. Both are sweet, but they were so delicious that I couldn't stop eating them. The Nichinan area is a little far from the airport, so I didn't have many opportunities to visit, but the highway section has been extended and it has become easier to access. Please go sightseeing. There are three stores in the Obi area alone. This time I went to Kura. #Domestic travel#Gourmet #Obi castle town #Obi #Miyazaki #Miyazaki prefecture #Miyazaki sightseeing

There are shadows of moai 🗿 stone statues here The real Easter Island may not be reached This is the right place to bring the elderly children pregnant women 🤰 There are octopus rolls There are big turtles out to sunbathe🌞 Admission ticket 🎫$2000yen Business Hours: 9:30pm-5:00pm Wednesday off Note ⚠️ The wind is relatively strong There are electric cars available for rent 🌻🌻Address: 〒887-0101 2650 Miyaura, Nichinan, Miyazaki #Miyazaki Prefecture #Ninan Sun Garden

Facility name: Sun Messe Nichinan Location: 2650 Miyanoura, Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture Access: Get off the bus at "Sun Messe Nichinan" Business hours: 9:30-17:00 Closed: Wednesdays Price: 1,000 yen for adults, 700 yen for junior and senior high school students, 500 yen for ages 4 and over As of April 2023 When you think of Moai statues, you think of Easter Island, but in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, there are seven Moai statues that were restored with special permission from the Easter Island Elders' Association. The statues standing with the Pacific Ocean behind them are magnificent. I hope that one day I will be able to see the real Moai statues. This is a recommended spot for sightseeing in Miyazaki😊 #Domestic travel #Miyazaki #Miyazaki sightseeing #Sun Messe Nichinan #Sightseeing #Moai statue #Nichinan #Photogenic spot

Name: Udo Jingu Address: 3232 Miyanoura, Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture Opening and closing times: Opens at 6am, closes at 6pm Access: Miyazaki Kotsu (bus route) bus stop "Udo Jingu" 10 minutes walk It is said that it was founded during the reign of the 10th Emperor Sujin, but the exact date is unknown. While looking out over the Hyuga Nada Sea, you can go down the steep stairs to the bottom of the cliff. The main shrine is in a cave beyond that. Although the road is now well-maintained, it flourished as a Shugendo sect, and you can feel the harsh environment it was in. We recommend visiting while your legs are still strong. It is said to bring good luck in sea safety, making good connections, safe childbirth, and child-rearing. It is also popular as a power spot. It seems to be attracting attention from overseas, and there were many tourists visiting when I visited. I went there by rental car. The road was narrow along the way, but it was wide enough to handle oncoming cars. There are three free parking lots. The closest parking lot was the first one. Finally. I know I'm repeating myself, but I recommend visiting while your legs are still strong 😄 #Domestic travel #Udo Shrine #Miyazaki sightseeing #Miyazaki trip #Nichinan city #Nichinan #Nichinan sightseeing #Cave #Nature #Amazing view #Power spot #Shrine #Prayer

I'll introduce the hotel I stayed at on my recent trip to Miyazaki~☻ This is "Nazuna Obi Castle Town Onsen", an inn located in the castle town of Obi in Miyazaki Prefecture♨︎ This quaint inn was opened by renovating a samurai residence built over 140 years ago💕 There are only 5 rooms available. It has an open-air bath and you can enjoy the hot spring water with the best quality♨️ I was also happy with the afternoon tea service filled with cute and delicious things from Miyazaki♪ It's about a 10-minute drive from Nichinan city center, so access isn't too bad◎ Just go a little further and you'll find a wonderful inn✨ Check out the post for a detailed report! #nazuna Obi Castle Town Hot Springs 📍8-1-62 Obi, Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture #Miyazaki #Miyazaki Trip #Miyazaki Hotel #Obi #Obi Castle #Obi Castle Town #Room Open-Air Bath #Room with Open-Air Bath #Afternoon Tea #Kyushu Trip #Weekend Trip

Udo Jingu Shrine is located on the Nichinan Coast in Miyazaki. It is the only shrine in Japan built in a cave on a cliff! The main purpose of praying here is to find love, have a safe birth, and sail safely. It is also the birthplace of the father of Emperor Jimmu, the first emperor of Japan, and has a strong mythological color. Udo Jingu Shrine is in a unique location. As you walk down, you will see steep cliffs and a magnificent sea view! After staying there for a while, I saw the main hall hidden in the cave, which amazed me! There is also a very interesting "Turtle Rock" in Udo Jingu Shrine. It is said that if you throw the lucky beans with a wish on them into the hole on the turtle rock on the cliff, your wish will come true. Be sure to try it when you come here, because I didn't hit it! #Japan Attractions #JapaneseShrine #JapanTravel

Spot: Sun Messe Nichinan Address: 2650 Miyanoura, Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, 887-0101 Sun Messe Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture is a tourist spot established in 1996 with the hope of revitalizing the village and promoting peace. In 1992, when a Japanese company cooperated in the restoration of the Moai statues on Easter Island, permission was granted to remake the Moai statues, and the current location of Sun Messe Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture was chosen as the construction site. Sun Messe Nichinan opened at the same time as the Moai statues were completed. #trip2023 #breathtakingview #moaistatue

#Japan Attractions #Miyazaki If you come to Miyazaki you must go to Sun musse Rinan Sun Park! The park is situated atop the hills of the scenic, wide-open view of the Nichinan coast! And you can see seven Moai statues standing against the sea, each with a separate meaning! A sunny and sunny day has arrived, and you can definitely take beautiful photos no matter what! There are also other statues and artworks in the park, such as: the Earth Clock, the Hill of the Sun, and the Observation Deck The most impressive thing is the swing, playing on the swing under the magnificent scenery of the sea and sky, it feels particularly refreshing, even beautiful and a little moved, and a bit like fing out to the sea, it's quite exciting! This swing photo really feels so special and fantastic! If you feel beautiful I hope more like it 😆 #2023 Travel Wish Hope to travel to Kyushu as soon as possible😆

Udo Shrine in Miyazaki is the only shrine in Japan built in a seaside cliff cave. The most special thing I heard is that you can fulfill your wish by throwing copper coins towards the big stone by the sea. I, with bad hands, succeeded and got it, but my wish was not fulfilled. 

#Japan Attractions Nichinan Sun Garden is located on a small hill on the Nichinan Coast in Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. From the top of the park, you can overlook the Pacific Ocean. It is a tourist attraction with the theme of "Sun and Romantic South Seas". Here stands the famous Moai statues of Easter Island in Chile. This is the only officially authorized replica of Easter Island in Chile in the world. The statues have become the landmark of Nichinan Sun Garden. Seven Moai statues, each 5.5 meters high, face their backs to the Pacific Ocean, and three are placed on three slopes. Being here makes you feel like you have arrived at the real Easter Island, with the statues, the blue sky and the spectacular Pacific Ocean view complementing each other. The park also hosts an exhibition of rare insects from around the world, and you can see works of art such as UNESCO World Heritage panels and butterfly ground graphics. #OverseasTravel #JapanTravel #JapanGoodDestinations #JapanTravel #Kyushu #KyushuAttractions #PacificSeascape #MoaiStatues #Statues #EasterIsland #MiyazakiPrefecture

[Southern Kyushu Miyazaki] Obi Castle is the farthest stop on the Nichinan Coast day trip😌 Visitors can take the Kaishin-Sanshin train to get there, but since the day I went was not a holiday, I took a bus instead. In fact, it is very convenient to tour the Nichinan Coast by bus, and there is plenty of time to stay at each attraction. Remember to buy the Miyazaki one-day bus pass (1000 yen), because the one-way fare from Miyazaki Station to Yubi is already 2080 yen😱😱😱 Obi Castle was the former territory of the Ito clan, known as the Little Kyoto of Kyushu. It is full of antique charm, with many machiya buildings and Japanese gardens preserved. The most special thing is that there are koi fish even in the waterways, which shows how clean the place is. #Japan Attractions

📍Sun Messe Nichinan About 40 minutes by car from Miyazaki Airport and Miyazaki IC About 50 minutes by car from Miyazaki Station Opening hours 9:30AM - 5:00PM Closed Wednesdays (normal business hours on New Year's holidays, Golden Week, Obon, public holidays, etc.) Admission fee Adults 800 yen Junior and high school students 500 yen 4 years and older 350 yen Free parking Sun Messe Nichinan, where you can see the officially recognized Easter Island Moai🗿 It's quite difficult to get to Easter Island from Japan, but there is a spot in Nichinan, Miyazaki where you can experience Easter Island🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️ There is also the sea behind the Moai! It looks especially beautiful on sunny days!! ! It's more fun than you'd think, and you can feel like you're on Easter Island Sun Messe Nichinan 🗿❤️❤️ Recommended for trips to Miyazaki (*´ω`*) Lots of swings and photogenic spots 🗿 #Theme park #Just like abroad

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Japan was the first country in the world to be allowed to reproduce the Moai statues, and Nichinan Coast was chosen as the most suitable place to erect them. The scenery on a sunny day was especially beautiful and full of power! It is far from Miyazaki Station, so we recommend renting a car and visiting Udo Shrine at the same time! About 1 hour and 20 minutes from Miyazaki Station Bus Center, get off at Sun Messe Nichinan Information as of July 2022. #Breathtaking view #Photogenic spot #Miyazaki Prefecture #Historic site #Western Japan

#Overseas Travel #Japan Travel #Japan #Miyazaki Prefecture Udo Jingu Shrine is the only shrine in Japan that stands on a cliff. The location of the shrine is quite rare and has a beautiful view. Because the main hall is located in a cave, the road to the shrine is surrounded by rocky cliffs and coastlines, and the vast Pacific Ocean is visible on one side🤩🤩 It is said that Udo Jingu is a good place to pray for harmony between husband and wife, children, and safe childbirth. Local fishermen also come here to pray for a smooth trip to the sea. Because it is very effective, it always attracts many visitors. address: 3232 Miyaura, Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture

I went to Hon, To, an unmanned second-hand bookstore in Abutsu Shopping Street, Nichinan City! It's open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and all the books in the store are donated. You pay by spinning a gachapon machine, and you can leave a message on the store's board introducing your favorite book or your thoughts about visiting Nichinan City. Even though it's unmanned, it's a relaxing bookstore where you can feel the warmth of people. Take your time looking for your favorite book ☺️ #Recommended for a date

This was a place I couldn't miss on my trip to Miyazaki. I really wanted to see this Moai statue. The weather was good, so the view was great, and of course the Moai statues were great too. The colorful Voyages were also funny and fun. However, the admission fee (800 yen) may be a bit high. Other than the Moai statue🗿, the other facilities are on high ground, so you need to be physically fit. #breathtakingview #seasideview

I've picked 7 recommended spots in Miyazaki Prefecture that I'm glad I visited! ① Aoshima ② Nichinan Coast ③ Udo Shrine ④ Sun Messe Nichinan ⑤ Chicken Nanban ⑥ Oni no Senkaku Iwa ⑦ Florante Miyazaki If you're going to Miyazaki, be sure to visit them 🤗 #recommended list #Miyazaki

I went to Udo Shrine in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture. It is a rare shrine with its main hall inside a cave at Udozaki Cape. You can access it by car or bus. If you take the bus, it takes a while for the next bus to arrive, so I recommend checking the time before you go! There is also a legend that if you throw a stone called an untama and it lands in a square shape of a rock, your wish will come true. Give it a try and see if you have any luck! #shrine

Miyazaki Prefecture's Nichinan Coast has the world's only fully restored Moai statue with permission from Easter Island 🗿 The stunning views of Nichinan Coast and the Moai will make you feel like you're on Easter Island 😙 #BreathtakingView

Speaking of Miyazaki 🌴🌺🏖 Many people probably think of the Moai statues at Sun Messe Nichinan 🙂 It is the only place in the world that is officially recognized by Easter Island and is currently allowed to reproduce Moai statues, and there are currently seven of them standing there 🗿✨ It was a cloudless day at Sun Messe ☀️ The deep blue sea, the green of the park, and the sparkling sun (although it was hot) It was a really pleasant time 🎶 The park has a lot of slopes, so I recommend renting a golf cart and going for a drive 🚗 😇 #Miyazaki #Nichinan #Sun Messe Nichinan #Seaside scenery #Summer trip #Japan Genki Project #Couple trip #Amazing nature #Summer trip #Breathtaking scenery

Located on the coast of Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture 🚗 Udo Shrine is located at the tip of Cape Udozaki, which juts out into the Pacific Ocean The vermilion-painted main shrine is enshrined in a limestone cave! The inside was quiet and had a solemn atmosphere Men throw balls with their left hand and women with their right hand, making a wish It is said that if you hit a rock called Kameishi, your wish will come true #Udo Shrine #Miyazaki Prefecture #Seaside scenery #A trip to enjoy spring #Supporting tourism #Historical sites #Supporting tourism #Breathtaking views