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Miyazaki City

Miyazaki is the capital city of Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. As of September 1, 2023, the city had an estimated population of 397,381 in 187,859 households, and a population density of 620 persons per km2.

Type CityPopulation 397,381

Why go

  • Capital city of Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan.
  • Served by Miyazaki Airport (KMI).

History

Miyazaki is the capital city of Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. As of September 1, 2023, the city had an estimated population of 397,381 in 187,859 households, and a population density of 620 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 643.67 km2 (248.52 sq mi).

Restaurants & places to go

Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30,17:00-22:30 · munasadowara.blogspot.com
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Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 19:00-26:00 · 10, 宮崎市, 880-0002 · miyazaki-togakushi.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · mos.co.jp
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Japanese, Italian, French, Restaurant · Japanese/Italian restaurant · locations.royalhost.jp
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Grill, 肉料理, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00 , 17:30-21:30 Sa-Su 11:30-15:00 , 17:00-21:30 · 宮崎市, 880-0951 · heikenosato.jp
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Burger, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Burger/Ice Cream restaurant · 宮崎市 · thebeachburgerhouse.com
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Airports

Miyazaki Airport (KMI) 4.3 km to the centre
Miyazaki, 45, JP — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines Domestic, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines…) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Fukuoka, Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo, Nagoya… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Kagoshima (91 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 7 direct destinations
  • All Nippon Airways NH (737, DH8, A320, 735, A321, 767…) · 6 routes: Fukuoka*, Nagoya, Okinawa*, Osaka, Seoul*, Tokyo
  • Japan Airlines Domestic JL (CRJ, Embraer 170, 737-800) · 2 routes: Osaka*, Tokyo
  • Asiana Airlines OZ (A321) · 1 route: Seoul
  • China Airlines CI (737-800) · 1 route: Taipei
  • Ibex Airlines FW (CRJ) · 1 route: Fukuoka

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Getting there by ferry

Miyazaki Port Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.5 km from the centre
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Kushiro Miyazaki Cruise Ship Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.9 km from the centre
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Miyazaki Car Ferry (Kobe - Miyazaki)
Ferry route · 宮崎カーフェリー株式会社
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Miyazaki Airport (KMI); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KMI has direct flights to 7 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Fukuoka, Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo, Nagoya…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Miyazaki Port Ferry Terminal, 3.5 km); routes include Miyazaki Car Ferry (Kobe - Miyazaki).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Miyazaki City. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail
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Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter, management · Gulfstream, Global · Tokyo and Hong Kong business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.