waterfall
Nabegataki Falls
A broad, low curtain of water falling from an overhanging ledge, allowing visitors to walk along a path behind the entire span of the fall. A short descent from the car park in northern Kumamoto.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Kumamoto, Japan · Asia
Miyahara works well as a base: 30 minutes from Hikiji, 27km from Mount Aso Caldera.
Miyahara is a town located in Kumamoto, Japan. With a population of 6,590, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Miyahara sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Miyahara to your route.
Oguni (小国町, Oguni-machi) is a town in Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2024, the town had an estimated population of 6,346 in 2993 households, and a population density of 46 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 136.94 km2 (52.87 sq mi).
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Miyahara.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Miyahara.
Miyahara offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Miyahara with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Miyahara as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Miyahara is located in Kumamoto, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 33.1227 latitude, 131.0701 longitude.
Miyahara has a population of approximately 6,590 people, making it a town in Japan.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Miyahara as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Miyahara. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan8 notable places within an hour's drive.
waterfall
A broad, low curtain of water falling from an overhanging ledge, allowing visitors to walk along a path behind the entire span of the fall. A short descent from the car park in northern Kumamoto.
4 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
A narrow ravine village straddling the Kumamoto–Oita border where steam vents rise between old wooden inns and footbridges. In spring hundreds of carp streamers are strung across the gorge.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
A hot-spring village in the Aso highlands that banned neon and concrete facades, so wooden inns and stone-walled riverside baths dominate. A single wooden pass grants entry to three open-air baths of your choice.
8 km · about 15 min drive
racetrack
A hillside circuit on the island of Kyushu in Japan, known for dramatic elevation changes and hosting Super GT and Super Formula.
14 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
One of the world's largest volcanic calderas in Kyushu with an active smoking crater and vast green grasslands.
27 km · about 30 min drive
photogenic
A moss-covered stone stairway of roughly 100 steps climbing through cedar forest to a shrine below a rock face pierced by a huge natural window. Reached by a short walk from a small car park in the Aso caldera.
31 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
A collection of spectacular hot spring vents in Beppu producing steaming pools of vivid blue, red, and milky-white water.
43 km · about 50 min drive
tunnel
A tunnel hand-cut through a cliff on the Yamakuni River, begun by the monk Zenkai in 1735 and reputedly dug over three decades to spare travellers a lethal chain path. Sections of the original chiselled bore survive alongside the road.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Other places to explore near Miyahara.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning