How to go from Oita to Miyazaki ?

Until 2005 a private railway would take you from Noboeka to Takachiho Gorge, but after a typhoon in 2005, the line stopped operating. Now, only a bus will take you to this marvelous site, in less than two hours. The gorge was formed from the lava of Mt. Aso being slowly eroded by the Gokase-gawa River. The beautiful gorge, which resulted has aquamarine water surrounded by volcanic basalt columns.

AOSHIMA
Aoshima is a small, beautiful island 30 minutes away from Miyazaki. With a circumference of around 1.5 kilometers, the island is surrounded by strange large rock formations called Oni no Sentakuita, the ‘Devil’s Washboard’. At the center of the island is Aoshima Jinja, a colorful shrine set back in the jungle that is said to bring luck to married couples. Take the JR Nichinan Line from Miyazaki Station to Aoshima Station. The island is about a 5-minute walk from the station.

RICHMOND HOTEL MIYAZAKI EKI-MAE リッチモンドホテル宮 崎駅前
Right outside of the east exit of Miyazaki Station. Highly rated, with many amenities and great prices. 2-2-3 Miyazaki-eki-higashi, Miyazaki, 880-0879
Tel : 09-8560-0055 / http://miyazaki.richmondhotel.jp/

JIZOAN 地蔵庵
For a beachside hot spring ryokan stay, you may have to travel a little outside Miyazaki City, but the 25-minute JR ride to Kodomo no Kuni Station is well worth it. Each traditional Japanese room is elegant and unique, and a 5-minute walk from the beach!
1-6-4 Aoshima, Miyazaki, 889-2162
Tel : 09-8565-0039 / www.jizoan.jp

 KAMAAGE UDON TOGAKUSHI HONTEN 戸隠うどん本店
Taste very thin udon served with a special sauce. From Miyazaki Station‘s west exit, go straight on the main road. Turn left onto Route 220. Take the first right and then the fourth left. The restaurant will be on your right after 300 m.
Open daily, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. - Tel : 09-8524-6864

OGURA おぐら
The original, and still the best, spot for Chicken Nanban, Miyazaki’s well-known dish. A favorite with children and comes in huge portions. From Miyazaki Station’s west exit, go straight down the main road and turn left onto Route 220. Take the first le down a very narrow side street, and Ogura is at the end of the street just before it veers right.
Open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.
Tel : 09-8522-2296