Miyazaki, Japan · Asia
Miyakonojō sits on the route: 10 minutes from Mochibaru, 49km from Cape Toi.
Miyakonojō is a city located in Miyazaki, Japan. With a population of 161,137, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Miyakonojō 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 Miyakonojō to your route.
Miyakonojō (都城市, Miyakonojō-shi) is a city in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2023, the city had an estimated population of 158,235 in 72,394 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 653.36 km2 (252.26 sq mi), making it the largest city in the prefectureRead more
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Miyakonojō is located in Miyazaki, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 31.7333 latitude, 131.0667 longitude.
Miyakonojō has a population of approximately 161,137 people, making it a city in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan3 notable places within an hour's drive.
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A vermilion shrine built inside a sea cave in the cliffs of the Nichinan coast, reached by a stairway cut along the rock face. Visitors throw clay balls at a rope-marked hollow in the rocks below for luck.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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A shrine on a small subtropical island ringed by the Devil's Washboard, wave-cut ridges of sandstone exposed at low tide. A causeway carries walkers across from the Nichinan coast road.
39 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A grassland headland at the southern tip of Miyazaki where the Misaki horses, a small native breed, have roamed wild since the Edo period. A toll road climbs to the cape and its lighthouse.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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