Great for golf
Phoenix Country ClubRich in nature and food, the Miyazaki
Prefecture has lots to discover – and
you can enjoy it all in a warm climate...
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The Culture Vulture
Udo Shrine (Udo Jingu) is located
in a cave in the side of a cliff on
the Nichinan Coast south of Miyazaki City.
It is dedicated to Yamasachihiko, the
grandfather of Emperor Jimmu, who was
the mythical first emperor of Japan.
Outside the cave is a terrace
overlooking the ocean. Among the rocks
below is a target marked by rope into
which people try to throw small ceramic
undama, or lucky balls. Women throw with
their right hand while men throw with their
left, and landing an undama in the target
is said to bring good luck. Worth a go if
you want to help give your team a little
extra good fortune at the World Cup!
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The Foodie
Miyazaki beef has been
rated the best in Japan
for 15 years after winning
the top prize of the
Prime Minister’s
Award three
consecutive
times, so you
have to try this
Miyazaki
renowned wagyu beef when travelling in
the region. Try it as a steak, or yakiniku
(BBQ) or shabushabu (hotpot) style.
Also sample Miyazaki’s local chicken,
which is raised around the Kirishima area
and has a unique texture and taste.A
The Adventurer
Thanks to Miyazaki’s mild
weather, you can play golf
all year around in the prefecture.
There are many golf courses near the
airport, including Phoenix Country Club,
which has been selected as one of the
top 100 golf courses in the world by Golf
Digest and hosts the annual Phoenix
Open that has been won by many famous
golfers, including Tiger Woods. Here’s
your chance to see if you can master
a course the pros have played.P
The Party Animal
Nishitachibana, a 13-minute
walk from Miyazaki station, is
the best street for bars – and it has
a retro atmosphere. Along this and
neighbouring streets are more than
1,500 restaurants, bars and izakaya- so you’ll be spoilt for choice.
For more travel information...
kanko-miyazaki.jp/english/Explore Kyushu’s coast in this prefecture
Get there
JAL, ANA, Solaseed
Air and Jetstar operate daily
flights (less than two hours)
between Tokyo and Miyazaki –
Jetstar uses Narita while the other
airlines use Haneda. The direct
flight from Fukuoka is less
than one hourNight lights
Nishitachibana