Miyazaki is known for its tropical atmosphere and many unexplored land in Japan. The beautiful beach is famous to surfers. You can enjoy going surfing all the season. Kisakihama beach (木崎浜) is a Mecca for surfers all over the world, where ISA (International Surfing Association) was hold in 2019.
The most famous travel spot in Miyazaki is Takachiho-kyo gorge (高千穂峡) and Takachiho is known as the unexplored land in Japan. Takachiho-kyo is a V-shapped gorge and designated as a Natural Monument and a part of Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park. Takachiho is called the roots of Japan. This is because there many shrines that enshrined gods related to Japanese Mythology. Takachiho is so sacred area that you can esily find why Takachiho is called sacred area. You feel Japanese ancient atmosphere when you visit the place related to Japanese ancient mythology. The best spot in Takachiho is Takachiho-kyo. A lot of Japanese people also want to go there. However the place is away from Tokyo, Osaka and even Fukuoka. So it is hard to visit. That's why Takachiho is known as the unexplored land.
Do you know the fact that Miyazaki has seven Moai statues? You do not need to go to Easter Island. You can see these seven Moai statues in the background of the panoramic blue ocean at Nichinan coastline (日南海岸). The statues are at Sun Messe Nichinan (サンメッセ日南) where it takes one hour to go by bus from Miyazaki city. These Moai statues are special statues because these are recreated ones that only get the permission from he presbyterian of Easter Island in the world.
Aoshima shrine (青島神社) is a famous place for the god of matchmaking and known as a tropical shrine. Every year, many Japanese girls come to Aoshima shrine to pray for their own good matchmaking. There are various kinds of Shinto ritual (神事) and fortune slips ,called Omikuji (おみくじ). The most popular Omikuji in Aoshima shrine is Koi-mikuji (恋みくじ) ,which tells fortunes about love. Many tropical trees grow at Aoshima area ,so you will experience the interesting mood. You will find the red shrine surrounding green tropical trees here. This view is very rare even in Japan.
Mangoes are most famous food in Miyazaki and Mangoes made from Miyazaki are known for luxury fruits in Japan. Taiyo-no-Tamago (太陽のタマゴ) is the highest brand of Miyazaki mangoes, which is so experience and perfect quality. You may have never eaten mango as delicious as Taiyo-no-Tamago. Miyazaki mangoes are representative fruits of Japan.
Chicken-Nanban (チキン南蛮) is also a famous Miyazaki food. Chicken-Nanban is famous Japanese food and you can eat it throughout Japan now. Then, Chicken-Nanban originated in Miyazaki. Chicken-Nanban is deep-fried chicken, dipped in sweet vinegar and topped with tartar source. You need second rice when you eat Chicken-Nanban.
Additionally, Miyazaki-gyu (宮崎牛) is one of the most delicious beef in Japan. Miyazaki-gyu is the first-ever beef that receives an award for the Prime Minister's Prize three years in the row. The deliciousness of Miyazaki-gyu is beyond words. So please the perfect beef by yourself.
Miyazaki has many place for travelers. The unexplored land is worth visiting. What is your purpose for going to Miyazaki? Please have a good time.