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Miyazaki Highlights - Private tour with guide's car
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Joined 2017
A tailor-made English-speaking private tour by car in Miyazaki, just for you.
Miyazaki, located at the southernmost of Kyushu is known as “Hinata of Nippon”, translated as “Sunny place of Japan” by its longest sunlight times of the country.
Let's explore Miyazaki to the fullest for its unique nature, culture and history!!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Aburatsu port
- I will come to pick you up at Aburatsu port, Miyazaki airport, or your hotel around Miyazaki. Please let me know your preferred spot.
Cape Toi
Located at the southernmost tip of Miyazaki, Cape Toi is well-known for the endemic horse “Misaki Uma” to the area. Enjoy driving around the hills and searching for them to say “Hello”! The spectacular view will be waiting for you as well!!
Lunch or tea / coffee break
Lunch or tea / coffee break as you like. Please let me know your preference in advance so that I will arrange it for you.
Obi castle town
The well-conserved castle town known as “little Kyoto” in Kyushu is the place to visit if you are getting fed up with the hustle and bustle towns in Japan. Nice to have a walk around the remains of historic buildings and sites from Edo period(1600s-1800s) and try the popular local snack, Obiten(deep fried fish) on the way!
Udo shrine
Uniquely set in a cave by the Pacific, the shrine has some legends concerning the 1st emperor, Jinmu. Enjoy the harmony of Shintoism and the tropical atmosphere, and don’t forget to try “Undama(good luck ball) throwing to test your luck!!
Aburatsu port, Miyazaki airport, or your hotel around Miyazaki.
Back to Aburatsu port, Miyazaki airport, or your hotel around Miyazaki.
Ending Point
Aburatsu port, Miyazaki airport, or your hotel around Miyazaki.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
-Transport (Suzuki Hustler, 4 seater for 1-3 guests. Toyota Voxy, 8 seater for 4-8 guests)
-Gasoline
-Parking
-Guide
-Lunch or tea break
-Entrance fee for Obi castle town (¥800 per person)
Tour Important Information
There are much more spots in Miyazaki where you may be interested in. Please let me know your preferences and interests so that I will suggest other destinations to create your tour.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2017
About Tour Guide Eiji K.
Hi I'm Eiji, an English-speaking tour guide in Kagoshima and Amami Oshima.
Born in Tokyo and left the bustling capital when I was 22 years old with my little backpack. After spent my youth to see and experience the world, more than 25 countries in total, and lived in several areas of Japan, such as Yakushima, Izu, Kochi, and Amami Oshima. Now, I’m based in Kagoshima, still have a wanderlust…
Since 2010, I have worked as an English-speaking tour guide in Japan, for INTREPID TRAVEL for 3 years, as a sea kayak tour guide in Izu for 3 years, and as a self-employed in Amami Oshima for 9 years, love to show people around my favorite places.
My interests are traveling, birding, playing with nature, and cooking as well...
I'm looking forward to sharing our time together!!
Reviews
Vincent N.
“Miyazaki Tour”
My brother Jason and I flew out to Miyazaki airport where Eiji picked us up. Not only is he a welcoming and friendly tour guide, but he's also very knowledgeable. He was more than happy to explain the historical background of the various places in we visited such as Obi Castle Town, Udo shrine, and Aoshima Island. Additionally, he's also makes good suggestions. For instance, when he learned that we practiced archery, he told us we could try out Shihanmato style archery at Obi Castle Town and that was pretty enjoyable. On top of that, the restaurant he recommended makes was excellent. We had nanban chicken and that was delicious. If you're looking for a tour guide for Miyazaki, Eiji is excellent.at it. If I decide to visit Miyazaki in the future and need a tour guide, Eiji will be one I'll definitely reach out to. Thanks for the tour, Eiji. Jason and I had a great time.
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Eiji K.
Thank you for coming to the tour in Miyazaki, Vincent. Ever happy to hear that you and Jason enjoyed the day a lot. I also enjoyed sharing our time and chatting about a lot of things together. Hope you will come to Japan and explore the country more in the future! Arigato!! Eiji
Susan L.
“Sakurajima and Sengan-en gardens ”
We can highly recommend Eiji as a knowledgeable, flexible and experienced guide. He transported by car which made our tour efficient and easy. He tailored our tour to our needs and we enjoyed chatting to him (his English is excellent). The tour of Sengan-en gardens was lovely-such a tranquil, beautiful place, and our visit to Sakurajima was memorable. I was delighted by the fact that Eiji shared my love of birdwatching and he enthusiastically incorporated bird identification and viewing into our day whenever we saw birds.
Eiji K.
Thank you for coming to my tour in Kagoshima, Susan. Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the day a lot. I also enjoyed sharing our time together! Hope you have a safe trip to Canada and will come back to Japan in the future :) Arigato! Eiji
Choon heong K.
“Sakurajima and Chiran Peace Museum and Samurai District”
We are a group of 4 adults from Singapore on a Japan cruise holiday stopping in Kagoshima for a day. Mr Eiji K was our private guide in Kagoshima. Eiji-san is a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, with a very pleasant and friendly personality. He speaks very fluent English, communicates well and has a good sense of humour. He is punctual and covers the itinerary of our tour very efficiently with due consideration to our cruise ship's departure time from the port. Due to rainy weather condition, we decided, after visiting Sakurajima, to skip the Sengan-en Garden strolling part of our tour and instead requested Eiji-san to take us to the nearby small town of Chiran to visit the Peace Museum (history of Kamikaze pilots) and the Samurai District. Eiji-san was very flexible and amenable to switch the itinerary, although the driving distance from Sakurajima was quite far and knowing the change would result in our agreed tour time period being exceeded. Both these places were surprisingly very interesting and educational although they are not well advertised in travel websites. The mini-van used for our trip was very comfortable, clean and safe. Overall, we had a very enjoyable day with Eiji-san as our guide. We highly recommend Mr Eiji K as a private guide for Kagoshima. CH Koh Singapore
Eiji K.
Thank you for the great review, Choon-san! Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour a lot :) I hope you will keep on your journey safe and enjoyable. Hope we will see each other in the future. Arigato! Eiji
$245/ per group
More tours by Eiji K.
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Kagoshima Highlights - Sakurajima exploring & Sengan-en garden strolling
Easy to start from Marine Port Kagoshima and the downtown, Kagoshima Highlights include 2 must-go destinations in the area. At Sakurajima, you can feel up the active volcano close and enjoy the foot bath for refreshing. Hop on a ferry and you will get there in 15 minutes!! Visit Sengan-en garden, well-conserved feudal lord's garden from Edo period (1600s-1800s) for the great view of Sakurajima and the unique history and culture of the area. Let's enjoy Kagoshima to the fullest together!!
Kagoshima Highlights - Sakurajima exploring & Sengan-en garden strolling
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Chiran Samurai Residence Gardens & Chiran Peace Museum with private car
Let's visit Chiran, the peaceful southern town in Kagoshima, for the famous Samurai gardens and Peace museum! At Samurai residence gardens, you can enjoy strolling around the variety of Japanese gardens preserved from Edo period(1600s-1800s). At Peace museum, you can learn about Kamikaze pilots in Chiran during WW2. The exhibits include the photographs of 1306 pilots. On the way back to the starting point, we will stop at Bakken hill for the panoramic view of Mt. Kaimon and tea terraces.
Chiran Samurai Residence Gardens & Chiran Peace Museum with private car
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Kagoshima Culture Tour - Miyama pottery village & Satsuma Kiriko glassworks
Because Kagoshima is the southernmost prefecture of Japan except for Okinawa, the region has been open toward the south and the west outside of the country and accepted different culture from oversea since long ago. That’s why a variety of unique culture was developed in Kagoshima, and the craftsmen and the artisans of the region have been conserving their traditions for generations. Why don't you take a glimpse of the unique culture while you are Kagoshima!!
Kagoshima Culture Tour - Miyama pottery village & Satsuma Kiriko glassworks
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Inohae Valley Therapy Hike in Miyazaki
Located an hour drive from Miyazaki downtown, Inohae valley is a hidden spot for “forest bathing” by walking on a trail along a river and up through rows of evergreen oaks. The valley is also known as a treasure trove of mosses, 300 of the 1.800 species that grow in Japan can be found here, as well as the endemic wild wife to Japan such as reptiles, amphibians, and birds. Let's enjoy hiking and forest bathing at the valley for taking a breather from the bustling town!!
Inohae Valley Therapy Hike in Miyazaki
Other Popular Car Tour (driving guide) Tours in Miyazaki
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Aoshima and Nichinan Coast half-day tour
We start at one of the greatest attractions in Southern Japan, magnificent Aoshima beach and its historical shrine, plus a chance to visit some local shops and tropical gardens. Then, we drive down the beautiful Nichinan seaside coastal road with several recommended seascape photo ops (Horikiri Pass, Futo no Totoro) along the way, to the mysterious and atmospheric Udo Shrine, built into a cliff rock face above the crashing sea before returning to Miyazaki City.
Aoshima and Nichinan Coast half-day tour
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The Nichinan Coast: Aoshima, Udo, and Obi (full day by car)
This full day car tour takes in the beautiful Nichinan Coast, combining spectacular scenery, architecture, and history. We start at Aoshima Beach, known for its island shrine, botanical gardens, and sub-tropical scenery. Then we drive the wild Nichinan Coast, w/plenty of photo ops, to the mysterious Udo Jingu (shrine), precariously carved into seaside rock face. Then, on to the preserved samurai/merchant houses in the castle town of Obi, where coffee can be enjoyed in 300-year old surroundings.
The Nichinan Coast: Aoshima, Udo, and Obi (full day by car)
Inohae Valley Therapy Hike in Miyazaki
Located an hour drive from Miyazaki downtown, Inohae valley is a hidden spot for “forest bathing” by walking on a trail along a river and up through rows of evergreen oaks. The valley is also known as a treasure trove of mosses, 300 of the 1.800 species that grow in Japan can be found here, as well as the endemic wild wife to Japan such as reptiles, amphibians, and birds. Let's enjoy hiking and forest bathing at the valley for taking a breather from the bustling town!!
Inohae Valley Therapy Hike in Miyazaki
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Kirishima: Ikoma Plateau and the Ebino Volcanic Area
This full day car tour takes in some of the best mountain scenery in Japan, rarely visited by foreigners. First we drive 1.5 hours to the Ikoma Plateau, known for its views and seasonal blossoming of colorful flowers. After strolling the fields, we drive our way up to the summit into an active volcanic area where we can walk around the 'hells' spouting unusual rock formations, a great place for lunch or even a hot spring dip! On the return trip we can stop by a popular farmer's local market.
Kirishima: Ikoma Plateau and the Ebino Volcanic Area