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Miyazaki Private Tour - Miyazaki Jingu Shrine
Miyazaki Jingu Shrine
Miyazaki Private Tour - Sea Gaia Coast
Sea Gaia Coast
Miyazaki Private Tour - Haniwa in Heiwadai Park
Haniwa in Heiwadai Park
Miyazaki Private Tour - Arcade City Center
Arcade City Center
Miyazaki Private Tour - Chicken Namban: A local favorite
Chicken Namban: A local favorite
Miyazaki Private Tour - Sea Gaia Coast
Sea Gaia Coast
Miyazaki Private Tour - Walk to the shrine
Walk to the shrine
Miyazaki Private Tour - Marina
Marina
Miyazaki Private Tour - Seaside Park
Seaside Park
Miyazaki Private Tour - Coastal Road
Coastal Road
Miyazaki Private Tour - Tranquil park by Florante
Tranquil park by Florante
Miyazaki Private Tour - Walk among the scented pines
Walk among the scented pines
Miyazaki Private Tour - Guide's Vehicle
Guide's Vehicle
Miyazaki Private Tour - Heiwadai Park Monument
Heiwadai Park Monument
Miyazaki Private Tour - Views from Heiwadai Park
Views from Heiwadai Park
Miyazaki Private Tour - Shrine entrance
Shrine entrance
Miyazaki Private Tour - Tachibana Main Street
Tachibana Main Street
Miyazaki Private Tour - Entertainment quarter
Entertainment quarter
Miyazaki Private Tour - Miyazaki Station
Miyazaki Station
Miyazaki Private Tour - Prefectural Building
Prefectural Building

The Best of Miyazaki City: History, Nature, Shopping, Food and Drink

Car Tour (driving guide)
Miyazaki Tour Guide - Michael G.

Joined 2025

Michael G.
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Miyazaki
English (Native), Japanese
7 hours
Private tour (only you and Michael G.)
Up to 3 people

Miyazaki can be a difficult place to get around by public transport so let me take you to historical Miyazaki Jingu Shrine, the viewpoint at Heiwadai Park, the coast at Sea Gaia, and on foot in the center of the city to the best shopping, eating and drinking spots. I can introduce local specialties like chicken namban, mangoes, hyuga natsu fruit, charcoal-grilled free range chicken, and shochu, a beloved spirit made here. This tour can last 4 to 7 hours with the activities and times negotiable.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

At the client's hotel in Miyazaki City, or at Miyazaki airport or train station

- To be negotiated with the client

10:40 AM

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.

01:00 PM

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.

03:00 PM

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

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

What‘s included

Guide fee, transport (Nissan Note sedan), gasoline fee, toll fees

What‘s not included

Meals, drinks, entrance fees, and guide gratuity are not included. For meals, bring about 1500 yen per person per meal minimum, as well as about 1000 yen p.p. for entrance fees and/or snacks.

Tour Important Information

This tour can be negotiated in terms of where we go, for how long, and especially in terms of lunch/dinner/nightlife. Note options listed in the itinerary.

Important message from the supplier

Once I know the client's date/time plans and options I can arrange a tour around these.

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
Miyazaki Tour Guide - Michael G.

Joined 2025

Michael G.
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Michael G.

Originally from Canada, I've been living in Japan for 35 years, most of that in Miyazaki. I speak the language and I know the area better than most locals. In Miyazaki, there is a lack of public transport so I'd be happy to drive you to places like Aoshima (a beautiful beach and surfing hub), Udo Jingu (a unique seaside shrine), the samurai and merchant residences of Obi, and introduce you to the best spots for local food, shopping, or nightlife, as well as let you in on a few hidden secrets of Miyazaki if you have the time.

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$141/ per group

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