Things to Do in Miyazaki
Hand-picked sights and experiences across Miyazaki, with day trips from Fukuoka.
When to catch the colours in Miyazaki?
Average red maple, golden ginkgo and cherry blossom dates for Miyazaki, from the Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normals — the fortnight to aim for, not a promise for any particular year.
- Red maples
- Leaves turnDec 4
- Peak viewingDec 4 – Dec 18
- Golden ginkgo
- Leaves turnNov 29
- Peak viewingNov 29 – Dec 13
- Cherry blossom
- First flowersMar 23
- Full bloomApr 2
Where to look next?
The prefectures we've mapped so far, nearest to Miyazaki first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Takachiho Gorge — basalt cliffs, a waterfall you row beneath, and the cave where the sun goddess hid — plus the palm-lined Nichinan coast, the cliff shrine of Udo Jingū, and mango-and-chicken-nanban food pride.
Rental rowboats launch beside Manai Falls — book the time slot online ahead in busy seasons, or settle for the (still gorgeous) rim path if boats are suspended by water levels. Nights bring kagura dance performances at the shrine.
The city, Aoshima's 'devil's washboard' coast and Udo Jingū work by bus and train, but Takachiho is bus-only from Nobeoka or a long haul from Kumamoto — a rental car unlocks the prefecture and the coastal drive is half the reward.