Miyazaki, Japan · Asia
Nichinan is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Kushima, 26km from Cape Toi.
Nichinan is a town located in Miyazaki, Japan. With a population of 51,241, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Nichinan 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 Nichinan to your route.
Nichinan (日南市, Nichinan-shi) is a city in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2023, the city had an estimated population of 47,872 in 21482 households, and a population density of 89 persons per km². The total area of the city is 536.11 km2 (206.99 sq mi).
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Nichinan is located in Miyazaki, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 31.6000 latitude, 131.3667 longitude.
Nichinan has a population of approximately 51,241 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to 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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
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.
25 km · about 30 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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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