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Nature escape to Miyazaki, Japan | Unique train rides, Takachiho Gorge, Aoshima | Japan VLOG
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Nature escape to Miyazaki, Japan | Unique train rides, Takachiho Gorge, Aoshima | Japan VLOG



Nature escape to Miyazaki, Japan | Unique train rides, Takachiho Gorge, Aoshima | Japan VLOG

Hi everyone, this week we’re headed to Miyazaki prefecture which is located in the South east part of Kyushu Miyazaki is one of the best places to enjoy Japan’s nature the prefecture is surround by both the coast and mountain ranges today we’re headed to the northern parts Miyazaki Takachiho Gorge is one of Kyushu’s most famous natural attractions the gorge was formed over 100,000 years ago after eruptions from volcano Mt. Aso along the gorge is this 17 meter high Minainotaki waterfall let’s go get a closer look from below rental boats are available, so you can enjoy the view down the river the route takes you right to the base of the waterfall If you do want to rent a boat, it’s best to make reservations in advance the view is absolutely worth it looks so dreamy you get around 30 minutes on the boat, which was just enough time to enjoy the views leisurely this restaurant is a popular local spot for soba I got the set with a grated yam rice bowl the soba is made with 100% buckwheat which has a unique texture you can arrange a guided tour to visit the cave with a priest they also hold special Kagura performances here in November the cave is just a couple of minutes walk from here the path is down this lovely river look how clear the water is near the foot of the cave you can find these piles of stones which were stacked by previous visitors the main cave, Amanoiwato, is considered sacred and cannot be entered however you can enter this second cave which is where the gods are said to have held their meeting let’s head to our next spot if you’re planning to travel Miyazaki without a car there is a ‘Visit Miyazaki bus pass’ that can take you too all these areas (I’ll leave links in the description) next we’ll be going on this open air sightseeing train which runs along a short section of the old Takachiho Line the train runs about every 40 minutes there was still had a bit of time before our train so we’re here to check out the railway museum inside there’s a miniature railway model showing the line and local landscape everything is in such detail you can even step inside the preserved passenger cars getting a feel for what it was like to travel here before the line closed the ride is a 5.1 km round trip that takes you over the Takachiho Bridge which is Japan’s highest railway bridge at at 105 meters it takes about 30 minutes and you and enjoy the changing scenery along the way as you approach the bridge the train slowly comes to a stop where you can get this panoramic view I wasn’t expecting this bubble event but it looked so pretty with the landscape I imagine the views in autumn would be spectacular time to head back tonights menu is Miyazaki beef Miyazaki is one of the largest producers of wagyu Miyazaki beef that come from a special cattle called “Kuroge Wagyu” (Japanese Black Beef) you can see how good it is from the marbling of the fat the meat just melts in your mouth perfect with some wasabi and rice we’re ending the night watching a Takachiho Kagura performance the original performance is held at the shrine we visited this morning full ritual consists of 33 dances performed overnight but visitors can watch this 1hour version at Takachiho Shrine every night the performance uses masks, costumes, and music from drums and flutes and is connected directly to the legends tied to Takachiho Gorge and Amanoiwato Shrine looks like it’s a rainy start to the day we’re starting the day at this tea shop they do tea pairings and desserts they had some interesting teas on the menu like this cold brew tea you can learn about the different teas while watching them be made the shaved ice came with 3 different kinds of tea syrups next we’re driving down to the southern part of Miyazaki which is well known for it’s beaches Aoshima is this small island it’s connected to the mainland by a pedestrian bridge what makes the island unique is that it is surrounded by this rock formation known as the “Devil’s Washboard” these are rocks created by wave erosion over thousands of years at low tide, you can walk right onto the rocks and see it up close at the end of the walk you’ll find this red Shinto shrine it was quite unique to see a shrine surrounded by subtropical environment with palm trees and the sea the area also had a lot of beach cafes and restaurants quick lunch before heading to the next stop I wasn’t expecting to see these massive Moai statues here they are the only replicas in the world officially approved by Easter Island after a Japanese company helped restore Moai damaged by a tsunami in Chile Easter Island’s elders gifted permission for these statues to be built each Moai is said to bring a different kind of luck our last stop for today is this cape is known for its wild horses there is about 100 wild Misaki horses, a rare native breed it’s also a great place to enjoy the scenic environment the views would have been even more amazing in clear weather it’s such a unique experience to be this up close with wild horses of course you can’t touch them or feed them but they seem unbothered by people and that brings us to the end of today’s tour 🙂 I decided to stay an extra day after the tour going to have a slow day exploring the city and of course we need to start with a coffee planning out what to do for today one thing I was interested in seeing was this garden which displays over 400 of these clay haniwa figures they’re scattered along this walking trail these replicas are modelled after ancient burial figurines which are from the Kofun period (3rd–6th century) they range from human shapes to animals, houses, and tools the park also has this lunch buffet they had so many different drinks and coffees around the world the food was mostly vegetarian and organic each on of the dishes were delicious they also had a great dessert selection the chai pudding was the best part there’s one more stop I want to visit today it’s about a 20 minute walk from the park this shrine is surrounded by a little forest and is so well kept the grounds were so quiet and peaceful perfect to enjoy a quiet walk next to the main shrine are these red torii gates walking through them is said to give you good luck had to stop by donki before leaving the ground floor is full of Miyazaki souvenirs these cheese manjyu were delicious and of course Miyazaki is very famous for their mangos you can also find Miyazaki mangos here for a affordable prince (USD $6-7) now we’re off to the airport hope you guys enjoyed this little trip to Miyazaki

If you’re looking for a holiday to enjoy Japan’s nature, I think Miyazaki is the perfect place to go! From the stunning Takachiho Gorge to the coastal Aoshima Island, join me on a peaceful Kyushu getaway with shrines, scenic train rides and local food

Get a discount when you book this KKday Miyazaki tour (Campaign period 10/6-2/28): https://www.kkday.com/en/promo/sg-miyazaki
+Takachiho-Nobeoka-Miyazaki round-trip ticket https://kyushu-maas.jp/ticket/479
→ Mivazaki Bus Pass ntto://www.visit-ous-oass.com/index.html

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 Arrival in Miyazaki
01:10 Takachiho Gorge boat ride
04:00 Amanoiwato Shrine
06:15 Scenic mountain train ride
08:40 Trying Miyazaki beef
10:20 Takachiho Kagura performance
13:05 Aoshima Island walk
15:10 Sun Messe Nichinan
17:00 Cape Toi wild horses
19:15 Haniwa Park
20:20 Miyazaki jingu

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45 Comments

  3. @Tec-yw2wn

    It was awesome. I like your videos. Beautiful places, i really loved the bubble event😊❤ Would like to live there lol..😂

  10. @Maddack

    Love your videos. 4 times I have been to Japan.

    One small tip is to have a map of Japan at the beginning of the video and show where we are going.

  13. @roshanshrestha3836

    Absolutely stunning..💛💛💛..loved it. You and Countryside Japan are always magic. More drone footage please. Excellent episode.

  14. @akbarsarosa4192

    Hai.. Greetings from Indonesia.. Japan is a full discipline & hygienic vibes positivity country.. Hopefully i can go there oneday.. Thank you

  16. @marinabayomandu

    Lovely video, Sol ❤ Miyazaki looks amazing. This is nice to see because Kyushu normally shows landscapes either from Fukuoka or Oita.

  20. @Xssrq

    Amazing video as usual. Love how you experiment. Drone footage is something new. As well as travel map. It's so cool.

  23. @hyeonkyoo

    🌿 일본의 숨겨진 보석, 미야자키를 이렇게 아름답게 담아주시다니… 영상 보는 내내 마음이 편안해졌어요.
    다카치호 협곡의 신비로움부터 아오시마의 이국적인 풍경, 그리고 야생마와의 조우까지—모든 순간이 마치 한 편의 시 같았습니다

  25. @ElsaKram-t9p

    Absolutely stunning! 🍃🇯🇵 Miyazaki looks like a hidden gem — those train rides 🚆, the magical Takachiho Gorge 🌊🌿, and peaceful Aoshima island 🌴⛩… just wow. This vlog felt like a breath of fresh air ✨💚 Adding Miyazaki to my Japan bucket list for sure! 📝🗾

  28. @PDS-g9j

    5:52 The guy on the left side of the screen is wearing white t-shirt, he looks handsome 😅. And the hair flip 😅❤.

  36. @aaronwende7

    Beautiful. Brings back many lovely memories of our Miyazaki trip. The mountain train ride actually looks very fun! Once again thank you for a great peaceful travel video.

  38. @Narnendil

    Such a lovely video, thanks for sharing! It brought back good memories from when I visited Miyazaki in 2012. It's definitely one of my favourite prefectures in Japan! <3

  39. @cara2971

    Thankyou so much for your beautiful vlog 🌿 you can really tell you put so much effort and time into your videos ❤️ thankyou!

  42. @wnu_sblackcat

    Everytime I see your videos I get so emotional, I really think you have this way of showing through the scenery to make me feel like I'm actually there

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