Miyazaki

Overview

Miyazaki is a first-level administrative division of Japan in the Kyushu region. Its area is about 7,735 km2 and its population about 0.0 million (2024), with its capital at Miyazaki.

History

Part of old Hyuga Province, the setting of the myth of the descent of the heavenly grandchild; Obi and Nobeoka domains existed in the Edo period, and the prefecture formed in 1871.

Geography and industry

Takachiho Gorge, Udo Shrine, Aoshima and Miyazaki Shrine are famous; chicken nanban and chilled soup define the food culture, and golf and surfing tourism thrive.

Transport

No Shinkansen passes through, but the JR limited express Nichirin links Hakata and Oita toward the Miyazaki coast.