One of the best resort areas in Kyushu
Miyazaki "Aoshima" Area Fun Guide

"Aoshima" has a tropical atmosphere with many 300-year-old subtropical plants, including the "birouju(areca tree). Aoshima is a small island with a circumference of 1.5 km and is connected to the opposite shore by the "Yayoi Bridge".
"Aoshima Shrine" sits almost in the center of Aoshima. The entire island is within the precincts of Aoshima Shrine, so please visit the shrine first. Express your gratitude for having made it this far safely and pray for the safety of your journey ahead.

Visitors to the shrine usually pay their respects by dropping money into the offertory box in front of the shrine, but if you apply for a "gokigan" (prayer service), you can go up to the shrine for a special service (Hatsuho-ryo / ceremony fee*: from 5,000 yen). Praying at the venerable shrine on Aoshima will leave you feeling refreshed.
*This is money paid as a gratuity when you ask a shrine to perform a prayer or other service.

Another impressive sight on Aoshima is a row of straight rocks arranged in a regular pattern.
These are called "devil's washboard," a geological formation unique to Miyazaki, where rocks that were once below the sea surface have emerged above the water due to geological changes in ancient times, and have been eroded by waves and sea water into their present shape. When the tide recedes, it is possible to walk on the rocks.

"AOSHIMA BEACH VILLAGE", which opened in April 2022, is a seaside complex with restaurants, BBQ facilities, lodging facilities, and sauna facilities. The approximately 18,200 sqm site is planted with more than 100 types of plants, amplifying the mood of a vacation.
After visiting Aoshima Shrine, we recommend spending your lunch time here. You can enjoy pasta and handmade hamburgers while feeling the fresh ocean breeze.

Miyazaki City is one of the leading surf spots in Japan, hosting the ISA World Surfing Games in September 2019. Many surfers enjoy good quality waves here year-round, and local surfers hit the water from around dawn until around 9 am. in search of offshore waves where the wind blows from the land to to sea. There are also facilities nearby that rent surfboards and offer surfing schools, creating an environment that can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced surfers alike.

Once you have had your fill of the ocean, it is time to visit a lush green valley. "Kaeda Valley" stretches about 8 km along the upper reaches of the Kaeda River, which flows from the Boroishiyama mountain range. It is only a 15-minute drive from Kisakihama to the "Maruno parking lot", the entrance to the valley, and you will be surprised at how close the ocean and the mountains are.

The emerald-green surface of the river is so beautiful that one feels as if he or she could be sucked in. There are many sights to see, such as the oddly shaped stones and rocks created by water erosion, and you will never get tired of strolling along the river. A stroll while listening to the sound of the river has an outstanding healing effect.

It is 9.4 km from the "Maruno Parking Lot" at the entrance to the valley to the Tsubakiyama Campground at the end of the trail. The "Hirogawara Resting Area" is about 2.4 km from the parking lot, and a round trip to this section of the trail is enough to enjoy the beauty of the valley. It takes about 45 minutes one way.

In the morning of the second day,climb Boroishiyama, which has a natural evergreen forest and was designated as a national natural monument in 1969. At an altitude of 509m, Boroishiyama is easy to climb even for beginners, but there are many rocky areas, and there are also adventure elements such as using ropes to climb up, which doubles the fun!

On the other hand, there are various routes, and there is a danger of losing your way without knowing it, so be sure to prepare well in advance. First, download a map app dedicated to climbing and check the route. It is better to wear shoes and clothes that are suitable for mountain climbing. Also, don't forget to wear gloves as you will put your hands on rocks and ropes and there are many steep slopes.

After enjoying mountain climbing to the fullest, visitors can take a break and try a waterside activity. At MIYAZAKI SUP RETREAT (inside Miyazaki Beach Club), a river SUP experience is available along the Kaeda River. From the reception area, you can walk right to the river surface from under the bridge. The Kaeda River is shallow and the current is gentle, making it safe for beginners and children. Instructors will guide you carefully, so even first-time river SUPers should be able to enjoy themselves.

The facility is located near the mouth of the Kaeda River, and a short paddle forward will take you to the ocean. Conversely, if you paddle upstream toward the mountains, you will find a mountainous, nature-rich landscape lush with trees and reeds. River SUP tours are increasing all over Japan, but tours that are this close to the ocean and mountains are rare!

In addition, there are also sections that pass under railroad bridges, and depending on the time of day, you may be able to watch a local train pass by from the top of a board.

"Honoka-no-yu" is a fully private one-day hot spring facility located about 10 minutes by car from Miyazaki Prefectual Comprehensive Sports Park. It features "sulfur spring" water, which can be expected to promote blood circulation by bathing in it. The milky-white water, which is characterized by its rich and mild texture, is also expected to smooth the skin and is called "hot water for beautiful skin".

Rules and etiquette are written in English, so first-time visitors to the baths can feel at ease. Furthermore, the private baths allow tourists who are not accustomed to public baths to bathe without hesitation. Another key point is that the temperature can be freely adjuste