Meeting Point

At your hotel

Miyazaki Jingu Shrine and Heiwadai Park

Forested Miyazaki Jingu (shrine) is one of Japan's most beautiful, nestled inside extensive grounds of cedar and pine. From there we drive up to the city's highest point at Heiwadai Park with its wartime monument and Haniwa clay dolls. Lunch can be taken in the area. About 90 minutes to 2 hours in total is needed to visit both sights. An option for a rainy day is to visit the impressive nearby Miyazaki Museum of Nature, a cut or two above your average local museum and one that sums up the history and environment of Miyazaki very well.

Sea Gaia Coast

Next we head to the coast by car (20 minutes) and view the beautiful Pacific coastline from the manicured grounds of the beach park/marina and Miyazaki's top resort area, plus a stroll through a forest of pines, rarely visited by overseas guests. Allow 60-90 minutes. A lunch of about 40 minutes can be taken either before or after visiting the coast. One option here, is to extend your time at the Florante Miyazaki Gardens, a fixture among Japanese visitors to Miyazaki.

Miyazaki City

Finally, we head to the city center (20 minutes by car) for an on-foot shopping, food, and drink tour. Let me guide you through myriad eateries, especially those dealing in local specialties. I'll take you through the entertainment district and, if you want, will introduce you to a few hidden local restaurants and drinkeries that you'd probably never enter on your own. Then, enjoy it by yourself, or buy your guide a drink and I'll be there to guide and explain! Total time should be about two hours.

Ending Point

Same as the starting point or at any departure point in downtown Miyazaki City