History of Miyazaki 宮崎の歴史
According to History of Miyazaki Prefecture by Tsugiyoshi Hidaka, Miyazaki may be the place where Japan's first emperor Jinmu lived. At around 3rd century B.C. parts of bronze mirror were excavated from Jindaigasako site. During the Meji era, Miyazkai prefecture was part of the Kagoshima prefecture. However, Miyazaki city is relatively new, as it is born in 1924 when Miyazaki Town, Oyodo Town and Omiyamura were combined into one new city.
Miyazaki Jingu 宮崎神宮
Miyazaki Jingu is a shrine located in Miyazaki prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. It is dedicated to the first emperor of Japan. A major event held in the shrine is the "Aki-no-Taisai", a festival that is held in October in honor of Emperor Jinmu, women would dress up in traditional kimono. Another event held in the shrine is the Yabusame festival on April 3rd.
Access Information: A 10 minute walk from JR Miyazaki station
A 5-minute walk away from Miyazaki Jingu bus stop
Address: 2-4-1, Jingū, Miyazaki,Miyazaki 880-0053
Tel: 0985-27-4004
Admission Fee: Free in the shrine precincts
Link to homepage:http://miyazakijingu.jp/
Takachiho Shrine 高千穂神社
Takachiho Shrine is built within a grove of tall cedars, located west of the town center. The town of Takachiho is infamous for well legends of Japanese mythology. Today, the legend is reenacted to a 33 episode night dance, the performances are held on Saturday evenings from mid November to mid Feburary.
Access information: A 15 minute walk from Takachiho bus center, along the way to Takchiho Gorge.
Tel: 0982-72-2413
Performance admission fee: 500 yen
Performance opening hours:20:00-21:00
More information: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e8053.html
Miyazaki Jingfu Grand Festival
The Miyazaki Jingu Festival is held in Miyazaki Jingu and is the largest festival held in Miyazaki prefecture. "Yokagura dances, taiko, local performances and kagura dance take place here, for the enjoyment of a loyal following" The festival is held on first weekend after 26 October.
Aya Castle 綾城
Aya Castle was finished in the year 1334, and was founded by Koshiro Yoshikado Hosokawa. The castle stands on a mountain top and is 3 stories high. Aya Castle became one of the most important of the 48 Ito castles in their battles with the Shimazu clan.
Access information: JR Minami-Miyazaki Station/Bus/1 hr./Aya-Machiaiba Bus Stop/On foot/20 min.
Address: 1012 Kitamata, Aya-machi, Higashi-Shoken-gun, Miyazaki
Admission Fee: 350 yen
More information: http://www.jcastle.info/castle/profile/89-Aya-Castle
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/castles/aya.html
Aoshima Shrine 青島神社
Located on Aoshima , an island just off the coast of Miyazaki prefecture, Aoshima Shrine is said to bring luck to married couples. The Shrine is dedicated to Hoori, Otohime and Shiotsuchi-no-oji. The year that the shrine was built is unknown, but according to historical recordings , it is said that it was enshrined before the year 820.
Access information: From JR Miyazaki station, take Nichinan line to reach Aoshima station( 30 minutes, 360 yen)
A 10 minute walk from JR Aoshima Station
5 minute walk from Aoshima bus stop on Aoshima Line
By car, a 25 ride from Aoshima Station
Address: 13-1, Aoshima 2-Chome, Miyazaki City
Tel:+81-985-65-1262
Link to homepage: http://www9.ocn.ne.jp/~aosima/english-yuisyo.html
More information: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e8005.html
Saitobaru Burial Mounds 西都原古墳群
The Saitobaru Burial Mounds is a group of 333 kofuns(ancient graves) located in Saitobaru, Miyazaki prefecture, Japan. It is one of the largest kofuns in Japan and the largest in Kyushu. Famous kofuns are located within the national park, including the largest hotatekai-shaped kofuns which is 175 meters long, as well as Mesahozuka kofun which is 180 meters long, both of these kofuns are Emperor related.
Access information: By limited express "Nichirin" on JR Nippo Line it is a 12 minute ride from Miyazaki to Sadowara
A 25 minute ride by route bus from Sadowara station to Saito Bus Center.
Address: Oaza-Miyake, Saito City
Tel: +81-983-43-1111
More information: http://www.travel-around-japan.com/k96-06-saitobaru-burial-mounds.html
