Meeting Point

At the client's hotel in Miyazaki City

Ikoma Plateau

In the gentle foothills of the Kirishima Mountain range, this scenic plateau is famed for its vibrant seasonal displays of flowers. It's an easy stroll full of great photo ops, with plenty of small shops in the area. It takes about 75 minutes to drive here from Miyazaki City. We will visit Ikoma Kogen for about 90 minutes.

Ebino Volcanic Area

From Ikoma, we drive for about 30 minutes to to the summit of the Kirishima mountain range, where Miyazaki borders Kagoshima, and walk among the unusual and active volcanic landscapes of the area, dotted with bubbbling and gurgling 'hells' and small deep-hued lakes. Deer are often spotted in the area. Lunch can be taken here, and even a dip in volcano-fed hot springs if time allows. In winter, even outdoor ice skating is possible! Plan on spending 2-3 hours in the area.

Miyakonojo Farmer's Market and Sake Brewery

We will stop in Miyakonojo. This small city is famous for being one of the Japan's 'breadbasket' towns, except of course, the focus in Japan is not upon wheat but upon unique leafy vegetables, dairy products, and a famous sake brewery (which can be toured, and its produce sampled). This extension trip can be added if time allows or if one of the other attractions of this tour is inaccessible.

Ending Point

Same as the pick up point in Miyazaki City